10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowman ville, January 16,1991 Better Protection for New Home Buyers in Ontario REALTOR @@ 623-4428 REAL ESTATE LIMITED Henry Elkens 983-5279 The Ministry of Consumer Consumer and Commercial Relations Relations and the Ontario New Home Warranty Program have announced improved warranty coverage for new home buyers in Ontario. The addition of a second- year extension on some items in the builders' war- Trust FAMILY TRUST CORPORATION 1 King St. W. Bowmanville 623-6622 BOB CRAIG OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JANUARY 20 2-4 P.M. 13 Waverley Rd., Bowmanville Immaculate two bedroom on huge lot, detached heated garage with workshop. Reduced from $154,900. to $129,900. Bob Craig 263-8441 or 623-6622. BETTY SMITH 22 BURK CRT., REDUCED TO $169,900. BOWMANVILLE Spacious 3 bedroom open concept with eat-in kitchen overlooking family room, brick fireplace, walkout to lovely backyard, quiet court location, 3 blocks to town in preferred residential areall Central air .too. Betty Smith 623-6622 or 987-4661.■ PAT HURLEY LOOK NO MORE - SUPER SPLIT LEVEL JUST $149,900. Pretty as a picture with inground pool, large family room, 2 bathrooms, early possession. Pat Hurley 623-6622 or 623-3899. Family Trust Corp. Realtor. THE COUNTRY LIFE AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE $149,900. Super home on 1/3 acre, loads of renovations done, country kitchen including 4 appliances, woodstove, located in Orono. Call Joann Jukes anytime 623-6622. SUPER LARGE SEMI IN BOWMANVILLE $129,900. This one's for you. 4 bedrooms, main floor family room and rec room, 2 baths, large eat-in kitchen, living/dining rooms, sliding glass walkout, pool, shed, carport, paved drive, super deal. Call Joann Jukes 623-6622. OPEN HOUSE 5168 MAIN STREET, ORONO SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 1-4 P.M. 1 1/2 storey 3 bedroom home, large, ravine lot, walkout basement backs onto park, country kitchen, wooden trim, shows to perfection. What a deal!! $139,000. Call Paul DeJager 623-2712 or 623-6622. PAUL DEJAGER ranty responsibility, and the extension of the Major Structural Defects warranty to seven years are the latest improvements in Ontario's mandatory warranty coverage coverage for all new homes. "We are committed to warranty protection for home buyers in Ontario," said Peter Kormos, Minister of Consumer and Commercial Commercial Relations. "I know these new enhancements to the existing coverage will be welcome announcements to the consumer." The warranty enhancements enhancements are part of amendments amendments to the regulations under under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act, which the program administers. For all homes enrolled after December 31, 1990, the builder's warranty obligations obligations now extend to two years for some items. Barry Rose, President/ Registrar of ONHWP, pointed pointed out that the new two-year "Power Train" builder's warranty warranty is a new form of coverage, coverage, not a general extension of the builder's existing one- year warranty. "Certain items need to be protected for two years, because that is when the problems with them become evident." A new home must now meet the Ontario Building Code standards on health and safety for two years. The entire home must remain remain free of water penetration penetration from outside during the two-year period. The electrical, plumbing and heating distribution ana delivery systems - including, such things as wires, conduits," conduits," pipes, junctions, and switches - must remain free of defects in workmanship or materials for two years. The builder must warrant warrant all exterior cladding (siding, above-ground masonry masonry and the like) free of defects in material or workmanship workmanship causing detachment, detachment, displacement or deterioration deterioration for two years. In addition, the total coverage coverage on Major Structural Defects jumps from five Real Estate Board Names New Director George Van Dyk, ! Va irgi dent of George yk, Presi- /an Dyk Real Estate Ltd. (181 Church St., Bowmanville) has been elected as a director director of the Oshawa and Dir- strict Real Estate Board. Mr. Van Dyk has been a member of ODREB for 24 years, and was Board President President in 1982. He was an active member of the Skate '88 Committee which raised 1.6 million for the Bowmanville Recreation Complex. For five years, Mr. Van Dyk has been elected elected to the Hydro Commission for the Town of Newcastle. The following complete ODREB's Board of Directors for 1991: President - Anne Briscoe; 1st Vice-President - Mark Smith; 2nd Vice- President - Christine Kendall; Kendall; Immediate Past President President - John Coulter; Past President's Rep - Dennis Chura; Director - Pat Armstrong, Armstrong, Alice Hrehoruk, Patti Patti Simpkiss, Allan Bertrand, Evan Kalnitsky, Anita Witty. Witty. The Oshawa & District Real Estate Board is the largest trade association in the Durham Region, with over 1300 members. The Board's members are REALTORS, REALTORS, and as such adhere to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Business Practice. HOCKIN REAL ESTATE 123 KING ST. EAST, BOWMANVILLE 623-4115 HOME OCCUPATION 1.73 acres with 20' x 41' insulated workshop with offico and hydro, parking for extra vehicles. Throe bedroom bungalow, air conditioned, forced air electric, inground pool, close to Nowcastlo Village. $229,900. FOR THOSE WHO VALUE EXCELLENCE Distinctive, lour bedroom home oilers many appointments, ravine loi, basement walkout, two lltoplaces, sunken living room, greenhouse kltchon, huge master with ensuite, sauna and tho list goes on. |257,000, FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURHOOD On quiet crescent Is where you'll llnd this three bedroom sorti with 1 V2 baths and family loom with walkout to private back yard, Financing available toes limn cuiront rates, Let us show It to you. 1120,000, BUILDERS TAKE NOTE Vacant lot suitable lor somto In central Bowmanville, Lot near Ontario St, School soivlcod with iwo water and sewer connections. Level site with good toad access, 0108,000. RENT ONE SIDE And live In the other ol this brick century homo In the old dosltod men ol Bowmanville, Landscaped, 104' x 79' lot with many unusual trees, shrubs and locks, ole, Oak (loots, two hooting systems and separate driveways, Asking 1179,900. TRY THIS FOR SIZE Two bedrooms up, two bodioome down with supmido skie unlrnnou, Older, built to last bungalow Is located close to schools, eliopplng and the Bowmanville Hospital. New lumnco, maintenance line, 1154,900, I/,1-4 RON MOORE A RARE FIND This spotless, Ihroo bedroom semi close to . shopping and schools leatutes iatge renovated kitchen with boauiHul oak cupboards and lots ol counter space. A must to soo. Minutes from Oshawa Shopping Centre. 1139,900. BOWMANVILLE TRIPLEX Ptolesslonally remodelled brick home, Two vory attractive apartments, currently lonlod, Owner's tosldonoe Is a new 1,BOO square loot home attached. Heat punp, central air, large garage, workshop, Asking 1335,000. years to seven. The builder's builder's responsibility is for the first two years; the remaining remaining five years are the responsibility responsibility of the Warranty Program. "Most builders should have no problem with their added responsibility," said Mr. Rose. "Most new homes are free of such defects. But these new provisions will give home buyers better protection, protection, and therefore more peace of mind, when they enter into a new home purchase." purchase." Moist Air Can Cause Major Winter Woes This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association Association (OREA) for the benefit of consumers in the real estate estate market. Has your house developed developed a musty smell recently? recently? Do you have a lot of condensation condensation on your-windows? Have you noticed any mould or mildew on your walls or in your closets? Do your windows ice up during winter? winter? Is your basement damp and dank? If so, your house is probably probably suffering from an overabundance overabundance of moist air (high humidity). Left unchecked, this problem can eventually lead to structural damage (rotting wood and buckling) as well as causing harm to your belongings. But before you panic, keep in mind that there are several, relatively simple things you can do to make your home less humid and much more comfortable. First, you should realize that a certain amount of humidity humidity is necessary in your home, to keep you comfortable, comfortable, control static electricity and prevent your wood furniture furniture from cracking. However, in many newly- built or renovate a homes which have been rendered virtually air-tight, condensation condensation and higher levels of humidity humidity may become more of a noticeable problem, because because moist air becomes trapped and cannot escape as easily to ; the, outside through gaps and cracks. The problem becomes even more noticeable in the winter when lower outside temperatures cause condensation condensation or ice to build up on the interior surfaces of windows. windows. Reduce at Source The easiest way to begin cutting down the humidity in your home is to try and reduce the generation of moisture in your home- especially in winter. Every time you do a load of laundry or wash dishes, you are contributing to the humidity level in your home. It's better (and more economical) economical) to try and do one larger load of laundry or dishes than washing a series of several, smaller loads. Boiling liquids on top of the stove also contribute to the general overall humidity level of your home. While cooking, try to remember to put lias on your pots. Mr. Rose added that purchasers purchasers should check the warranty status of any new home they are considering. "Only homes enrolled after December 31, 1990, will come under the new regulation regulation covering the Power Train warranty and Major Structural Defects for seven years," he said. "Even after that time, there may be homes for sale that were enrolled enrolled before December 31, which do not carry the extended extended warranty coverage." Prospective home buyers should ask their builder about this, and can verify any information by calling the nearest Regional Office of ONHWP. . In addition to the new warranty enhancements, builders have many warranty warranty obligations which were already already in effect, and these remain remain unchanged. Builders' first year obligations include warranting that the home is free of defects in materials or workmanship, that it meets Ontario Building ' Code construction standards, standards, and that it is fit to live in. Builders are prohibited prohibited from delaying the closing closing date without suitable notice, notice, and from arbitrarily substituting key elements specified in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. The basement must be warranted warranted for two years against water water penetration through the foundation from outside the home. New homes enrolled before before December 31, 1990 are warranted against Major Structural Defects for five years: The first year by the builder; the remaining four years by the Warranty Program. Program. 181 Church St., Bowmanville 623-4428 II $ IDEAL FOR THE LARGE FAMILY 1 1/4 acre lot on Solina Rd., just south of Taunton, surrounds this large 4 bedroom home, 2 bathrooms, bathrooms, completely refurbished inside inside and out. Vendor will hold 1st mortgage at 12% (open) 3 year term, asking $234,900.00 aastëiSsjflPS . East of Newcastle, 3 bedroom Cape Cod home on approx. 1 acre. Oak cabinets and stairs, 3 bathrooms, main floor family room, double garage, brick patio, R2000 const. Many extras. Priced to sell $239,000. or make us an offer. Call 519-396-8471 or 416-987-5522 PRICED RIGHT FOR TODAY'S MARKET I Don't miss out on this charming 1,320 sq. ft. 2 storey, 3 bedroom home, upgraded oak cabinets throughout. 1 - 4 pee. and 1 - 2 pee. bathrooms, walkout from greenhouse greenhouse kitchen to fully fenced pieshaped pieshaped backyard, backing onto parkland, 1 1/2 paved driveway, | tastefully decorated. Asking $159,900. "X eel van Prospective Purchasers look to Edvan Realty because of our proven record of success. Thinking of selling your home? Call me now and I will arrange for a market evaluation of your home without cost or obligation. " Over 14 years experience." Wilma Entwisle Edvan Realty Ltd. 214 King St. E., Bowmanville Res. (416) 786-2911 Bus. (416) 623-4445 Tor. (416) 686-0477 FOR THE EXECUTIVE Maintenance free, well maintained, maintained, 2,000 sq. ft. 2 storey home. Built-in dishwasher, central central air and vac,, 4 bedrooms, 2 ■ 4 pc. and 1 - 2 pc. bathrooms, completely fenced backyard, walkout to 10 ft. x 16 ft. deck, located located in an area of superior homes. Asking $244,900. OVERLOOKING RICE LAKE-ON HIGHWAY 28 I 3,600 sq. ft. 11/2 year old I brick bungalow, triple garage, garage, with every extra you I can imagine. 40 ft. x 75 ft. steel clad barn with heated | office. Almost 10 acres. Ask- ing $595,000. fv LanCl 10K 234 King Street E., Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 rn Toronto Line 686-1035 !rs« Let the 10K Advantage Work For You! "Over 30 Years Quality Real Estate Service" 30 Acres-horse , COUNTRY Spotless 3 bedroom brick bungalow. 2 excellent steel barns. $299,000. Blackstock. Charlie Reid, Sales Representative, Representative, 623-3393 or 983-5914. BOWMANVILLE EXECUTIVE Prime 3.6 acre estate lot. Custom built 4 bedroom with many extras. $379,000. Sales Representatives, Jack Brown, Charlie Reid, John Shewchuk, 623-3393. QUIET AND PRIVATE Excellent north end location. Large backsplit semi. 3+ bedrooms. Separate Separate dining room, walkout from eat-in kitchen to deck overlooking treed yard. Bowmanville. $134,900. Ann Van Dyk, Sales Repreesentative 623-3393 or 623-4638. LARGER LINK- BOWMANVILLE Separate living - dining room, finished finished family room, 4th bedroom in basement, 1 1/2 baths. $141,900. Ann Van Dyk, Sales Representative 623-3393 or 623-4638. EXCELLENT STORE LOCATION Prime, busy plaza, corner space with excellent signage. Available Feb./91 $14.00 s.f., Bowmanville. John Shewchuk, Sales Representative Representative 623-3393 or 623-5927. PRIME BUSINESS SPACE New building, $6.50 s.f. Excellent location, ideally suited to building trades, home furnishing, etc. Bowmanville. John Shewchuk, Sales. Representative, 623-3393 or 623-5927. COUNTRY ELEGANCE In a town setting. Gracious century Victorian home, $249,900. Fireplace in large living room. Formal dining room and library. Bowmanville. Roz- min Awadia, Sales Representative, 623-3393. BEAUTIFUL PARK-LIKE SETTING 1.41 acres, 4 bedroom sidesplit, tastefully decorated. Inground pool, Newcastle. $209,000. Doreen Hazel- den, Sales Representative 623-3393 or 432-4804. A PLACE TO CALL HOME * Spotless 3 bedroom Bowmanville home. Fireplace in rec room, close to all amenities. $139,900. Terry Witherspoon, Witherspoon, Sales Representative 623- 3393 or 983-8296. TERRIFIC BUY-$137,900. 3 bedrooms, main floor family room, fireplace, huge deck, Bowmanville. Charlie Reid, Sales Representative 623-3393 or 983-5914. 214 King St. E., Bowmanville 623-4445 85 King St. W., Newcastle 987-4733 Ajax/Toronto 686-0477 eel van m REALTY Barb Elliott Sales Representative 623-6672 OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, JANUARY 20TH, 1991 2:00-4:00 p.m. 697 Sunset Blvd., Newcastle A neat brick bungalow .on a large lot. Finished rec room, walkout to deck, hardwood floors. Asking $148,000. Directions: follow signs from Hwy. #2 and Ruddel Road. Val Aston, Assoc. Broker will be there to assist you. WOULD YOU BELIEVE? DEERPARK ORES. SifffiEuf That the list price is only $139,900. on this backsplit detached home? Oak kitchen, family room plus 3 bedrooms. Desirable area. Call Iris Fowler, Sales Representative. WESTWARD BOUND This lovely, spacious Oshawa home is in an excellent area. Some features are family room, fireplace, rec room, possible 4th bedroom and pool, $182,500. Call Iris Fowler, Sales Representative. THANKS FOR CHOOSING US The management and all sales associates of Edvan Edvan Realty would like to congratulate our top agents in volume for 1990, Murray Paterson and Wilma Entwisle. Our office and these agents would like to thank their clients for their loyalty and trust in our firm. Murray and Wilma look forward to 1991 and any of your Real Estate enquiries. Please call them at either our Bowmanville office 623-4445 or our Newcastle office 987-4733. Close to all amenities, this 4 bedroom home has upgraded oak kitchen, central air and finished rec room. Call Dorothy Hartford, Broker. PICTURE PERFECT On 1 acre close to Orono, this home has privacy I Kitchen in pine in 1990. Bath has whirlpool tub. Central air, Inground kidney shaped pool. Call Dorothy Hartford, Broker. IN MOVE-IN CONDITION Just bring your furniture - not appliances - to this charming 3 plus den bedroom home. Super flower beds in hedged yard. Orono. $149,900. Call Iris Fowler, Sales Representative, Will Burrus Aubrey Crooks Iris Fowler Arleen Handley Wilma Entwisle 1-(705)-277-2773 623-1735 1-(705) 932-2621 1-797-2306 1-786-2911 Ed Vanhaverbeke Dorothy Hartford Murray Paterson Dirk Woudslra 907-5079 623-3651 987-4628 623-1336 Val Aston Jane Scot! Donna Turner Barb Elliott 623-4907 623-4273 1-786-2058 623-6672 YOU CAN RELY ON OUR SERVICE. CALL US NOW TO EVALUATE YOUR HOME.