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www.insideHALTON.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday, December 28, 2011 · 22 Choosing a neighbourhood that's best for your family Established neighbourhoods tend to have their own personalities, mature trees and often larger yards. Older building styles tended to lean toward higher, plaster ceilings, hardwood floors and decorative woodwork. Depending on the age of the home, it may require a little more maintenance. Established neighbourhoods are usually PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT An established neighbourhood or a new home? Continued from page 24 advantage of upgrades during construction, and when you move in you can decorate to your taste. A new home won't have the charm of an old one, but will have warranties covering most major components. Be careful in understanding what the warranty covers. New homes have some real disadvantages that most people don't think of until it's too late. New vs. Used 1 When buying a new home, keep in mind that the representative you are dealing with at the new home site may not be a licensed real estate agent. The new home representative's best interest may lie with the builder and not you. In many cases, the builder will not allow your RE/MAX agent to protect your interests or help you prepare the agreement. 2 The builder's agreements can be very onesided in favour of the builder. Did you know that many agreements allow the builder to extend closing by 2-3 months twice, and then cancel the agreement if the house still isn't built? 3 Your team of experts cannot fully protect you when buying a new home. 4 Remember, your home inspector will not be able to inspect a house that's not built yet and new homes are not always trouble free. 5 As a new home buyer you may have to spend money on additional expenses like driveways, decks, landscaping, decorating, recreation rooms, air conditioning and fencing. Provided by www.remax-oa.com 23 · Wednesday, December 28, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com closer to the city. Urban living usually puts you at the centre of the action. It offers a wide variety of amenities like shops, theatres and restaurants. It may be closer to your workplace. Of course, the drawback of an urban location could be a smaller, older or more expensive home. Look for schools * Sales Representative ** Broker *** Broker of Record (Public and Catholic), Playgrounds, Parks, etc. Make sure there are no undesirable areas surrounding your neighbourhood such as a garbage dump, industrious buildings disposing bad odours, etc. The suburbs usually have the advantage of newer homes, and more square footage for the same price as an urban location, but may not have the other amenities as close as you'd like. New neighbourhoods tend to have a noticeable lack of foliage and can look barren for years as the landscaping matures. If you purchase a home before it is built, you will be able to take Continued on page 25 ALLAN BAIN*** MICHAEL STOTHERS** DIANE BRITTAIN* ALEXX COELHO** MANUELA COELHO* GEORGE DLUGOSH** ALUN EVANS** FABE FEDRIGO* HEATHER FENTON* ALLAN FIELD* MARY-ANNE FIELD* IAN HALLFORD* PETER HOIBAK* BERNETTA HOTRUM* OLGA IVANOVA* GAIL JOHNSON* TRACY LILLY* LAUREEN MATTICK* FAYE MEAL* PAUL MCCUAIG* MIKE MORETTI** NADA PAVLOVIC* JEFF PEARCY* PETER SANGSTER* LAURA SMYTHE* DONNA STARK* SUE WALDORF* SHERRY WRIGHT* We'd like to start the year anew, by giving thanks to all of you. And wish you with all sincerity, a year of harmony, joy and prosperity! Have a safe and happy New Year! COTTAGE PROPERTY $149,999. 4 season cottage/ home in Victoria Harbour with deeded access to Georgian Bay. Only 1:40 from Toronto. On Municipal water and sewer. 2 bdrms, 1 bath. Natural Gas heater, cathedral ceiling. Quick close available. ALUN EVANS (905) 338-6550 Alun@AlunEvans.com DESIRABLE WESTMOUNT $678,900 SOLD WWW.TRACYLILLY.COM REDUCED $459,900 Lovely 3 bed, 2 bath home on a quiet court. Open concept main level. Upgraded kitchen & baths and just about everything else! Very private yard with water feature. Short walk to Bronte Village and lake. "Go", schools & parks are all nearby. Too lovely to miss! Call Today! TRACY LILLY (905) 338-6550 BEAUTIFULLY LANDSCAPED $789,999 This delightful 4 BR home offers almost 2,500 sqft. Excellent construction. 9 foot ceilings on both main and second floors! Granite, slate, ensuite bath. All this on a beautifully landscaped 93x115 ft lot. IAN HALLFORD (905) 338-6550 ianhallford@sympatico.ca ENJOY THE HOME NOW, DEVELOP LAND SOON! $1,500,000 This home is much larger and more elegant than it looks from the outside. Huge addition adds family room & master bedroom with 3 piece ensuite. 120x330 foot lot. Development potential. IAN HALLFORD (905) 338-6550 ianhallford@sympatico.ca SOLD MOVE IN CONDITION! $498,000 Lovely end unit town backing onto green space walkway, 3 finished floors, huge master. Walk out basement, hardwood on main floor, granite counters. Present all offers. SHERRY WRIGHT 905-484-3737 swright@prutcr.com SOUTHWEST BUILDING LOT ACROSS FROM CORONATION PARK $800,000 Irregularly shaped lot with 123' of frontage on Lakeshore Road. 151' deep. Great opportunity on rapidly developing area. Lot is vacant and ready for building. ALEXX & MANUELA COELHO (905) 339-8707 alexx@alexx.ca Team Alexx www.alexx.ca $2,100,000 FABULOUS .70 ACRE LOT IN TOWN WOW, you will feel totally secluded in your home on this beautiful lot. A collage of deciduous + coniferous trees and many perennials. This lot is spectacular. ANGIE SCHIAVONE (905) 338-6550 angie@SchiavoneDiamond.com SOLD BEAUTIFUL BRONTE CONDOS BY Wonderful detached home ALEXX... with beautiful new kitchen, updated windows, furnace, A/C and roof. Fully finished basement. Private back garden with 2 tier deck and pond. Located on a quiet "child safe" street. Don't miss out. OAKRIDGE HEIGHTS MARY-ANNE FIELD BY THE GO Perfectly located complex over(905) 338-6550 looking 16 Mile Creek. Steps from mfield@cogeco.ca BEAUTIFUL HOME ON RAVINE $1,075,000 This lovely home is much larger than it looks, offering 2,800 square feet + a fully finished basement. Spectacular 20 foot ceiling in the great room. 12 foot ceilings in the kitchen and dining room. 4 bedrooms + 4 bathrooms. Granite, pot lights, spa-like ensuite, etc. IAN HALLFORD (905) 338-6550 ianhallford@sympatico.ca "GO" Station, 10 min. walk to downtown, easy access to hwy's & shopping. Bright, spacious layouts! ­ Over 60 suites sold by us! Spacious & upgraded Markay built home in desirable Westmount! 4 bedrms, 2½ baths. Excellent layout. Manicured backyard w/ wrought iron fence. Aggregate driveway & walkway. Great room w/ cnr fireplace & large window. Separate dining rm .Secluded master retreat: 5 Pc ens, w/ in closet. Main floor Den & Laundry. Large Kit w/bkfst area. Hdwd flrs, S/S appliances & MORE! Neutral decor! Some of the available suites · SOLD ­ Mississauga City Centre. Onyx Condos, 1 bedroom loft with 2 parking spots. Tons of upgrades. Awesome view! · SOLD ­ Former 2 bedroom plus den converted to large 1bed+den. Great views, bright unit. Entertainer's delight. · NEED ­ Two storey one bedroom suite with creek views. MORE THAN 70 UNITS SOLD BY US! Got a Condo? Want a Condo? Alexx Coelho Manuela Coelho 905-339-8707 416-464-8624 www.alexx.ca ALEXX COELHO (905) 339 8707 MANUELA COELHO (416) 464 8624 Team Alexx www.alexx.ca SOLD CORONATION PARK BEAUTY! $1,225,000 This gorgeous custom built home features 11 foot ceilings on the main level. 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. Unbelievable millwork. 1/3 acre lot. IAN HALLFORD (905) 338-6550 ianhallford@sympatico.ca SOLD WWW.ALEXX.CA OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! $2,300,000 Large custom home to be built by prestigious Habitare Construction. Excellent location! Please call for more details. ALEXX & MANUELA COELHO (905) 339-8707 alexx@alexx.ca Team Alexx www.alexx.ca