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23 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,D ecem ber 23,2021 insidehalton.com This report is courtesy of Fortunate Realty. Intended to solicit buyers or sellers not currently under contract.Copyright © 2021 Oakville - Whether you're looking to buy your first home,or trading up to a larger one, there are many costs - on top of the purchase price - that you must figure into your calculation of affordability.These extra fees, such as taxes and other additional costs, could surprise you with an unwanted financial nightmare on closing day if you're not informed and prepared. Some of these costs are one-time fixed payments,while others represent an ongoing monthly or yearly commitment.While not all of these costs will apply in every situation, it's better to know about them ahead of time so you can budget properly. Remember, buying a home is a major milestone, and whether it's your first, second or tenth, there are many small but important details, not to mention stress and excitement, to deal with during the process.The last thing you need are unbudgeted financial obligations in the hours before you take possession of your new home. To help homebuyers understand what these extra costs are, and in what situations they may apply, a free industry report has been prepared called "13 Extra Costs to Be Aware of Before Buying a Home." To hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-855-720-4937 and enter 2408.You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get your free special report NOW to make sure you're budgeting properly for your next move. WARNING: 13 Extra Costs to Be Aware of When Buying a Oakville Home Oakville - A new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that most homeowners make when selling their home, and a 9 Step System that can help you sell your home fast and for the most amount of money. This industry report shows clearly how the traditional ways of selling homes have become increasingly less and less effective in today's market. The fact of the matter is that fully three quarters of homesellers don't get what they want for their homes and become disillusioned and - worse - financially disadvantaged when they put their homes on the market. As this report uncovers, most homesellers make 7 deadly mistakes that cost them literally thousands of dollars. The good news is that each and every one of these mistakes is entirely preventable. In answer to this issue, industry insiders have prepared a free special report entitled "The 9 Step System to Get Your Home Sold Fast and For Top Dollar". To order a FREE Special Report, visit https://www.gtahomesoldguaranteed.ca/ seller_mistakes or to hear a brief recorded message about how to order your FREE copy of this report call toll-free 1-888-343-6354 and enter 1000.You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or Just text SLIP1113 to 555000 Get your free special report NOW to find out how you can get the most money for your home. Which ofThese cosTly homeseller misTakesWillyou makeWhenyou sellyour oakville home? This report is courtesy of James Stanley, Realtor®, RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage 1235 N. Service Rd.West. Suite 100, Oakville, 905 842-7000. Not intended to solicit buyers or sellers currently under contract. Copyright © 2021 Real Estate Advertorial Tips to organize your cluttered kitchen Kitchens serve as the heart of many homes. Thanks to the popular- ity of open floor plans, kitchens also tend to be highly visible from nearby spaces, such as family rooms and even main entryways. A messy, clut- tered kitchen can be an inefficient eyesore that's visible from various locations in a home. That makes get- ting organized in the kitchen a worth- while goal. The following are some tips to help homeowners organize their kitchens. Start with the utensils Utensils come in all shapes and sizes. Take inventory of your uten- sils, discarding or donating items you don't use. Next, designate drawers or countertop storage solutions for the utensils you use most often. Place them within easy reach, and take into account your dominant hand for placement. Categorize your pantry Empty the pantry, paying attention to staples you regularly use. Then fig- ure out a system for categorization that works for your household. Per- haps place all baking essentials to- gether, such as flour, oil, baking soda, and cocoa powder. Maybe you need to designate a "kids corner" in the pantry where you keep fruit snacks, granola bars and breakfast cereals. Use uniformly shaped containers to store packaged foods so you're not contending with oddly shaped boxes and bags. Use extra wall or ceiling space Large pots and pans can eat up cabinet space or clutter the inside of an oven for those who don't have any other space. While your deco- rative enamel Dutch oven might fit nicely on a shelf or counter, cast-iron pans and skillets can be hung from durable hooks over an island or near the stove. Organize under the sink It can be difficult to keep cleaning products tidy and within reach. Try installing a short tension rod inside the cabinet and use it to hang spray bottles, rubber gloves and cleaning cloths. Use kitchen cabinet rollouts A shortage of storage space in cabinets can be remedied with roll- outs. They provide additional capac- ity to cabinets and make it easier to find items, instead of having to dig at the back of dim cabinet recesses. Tame your container collection It's tempting to save all of those take-out containers or empty marga- rine tubs for leftovers. But if there's an avalanche every time you open up a cabinet to reach for a container, you probably have too many. Invest in one type of storage container so you can nest the containers and lids for ultimate organization. An organized kitchen is more at- tainable than it may seem. Some simple strategies can help home- owners make these home hubs less cluttered and more calming. (MCC)