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Real Estate: The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday A pril 5, 2006 -^23 Purchasing a recreational property For most people, the advent of sum m er brings visions of tran quil outings to the lake, quiet moments by the dock, and the sound of gentle waves touching the shoreline. It also kicks off the traditional cottage season and this year, as in years before, preparation is the key to finding the right property. Unlike residential real estate, recre ational properties are a lot harder to find, firstly, th ere's only so much, lakefront property available. But this year, demand for property outpaces supply in most areas of the country, making tim ing a crucial com ponent of the buying process. The key is to act quickly, but cautious ly, to secure your piece of paradise. By adhering to the following tips, you cam ensure that you're in a position to move at a moments notice: Know your price range and determine how m uch you want to spend. Find a realtor you trust. Decide on a through the cottage, this provides most a place to relax, enjoy yourself, and have property that is on buyers with peace of mind. cflittle fun. the w aterfront Do you want deep water or shallow Adrienne Lake is an associate broker ADRIENNE property or within water? Do you prefer sandy beach or with Re/Max Aboutowne. Adrienne can be LAKE walking distance to rocky cliffs? What about activities such as reached at 905-338-9000. the water fishing, hiking, boating, and swimming? Every effort has been made to ensure Ask Adrienne W interized or Once you find property you like, don't the accuracy of this article; however, the seasonal? would hesitate, if priced properly, m ost cottages information is general in nature. Please you like to use the .move quickly. Finally, a recreational seek professional advice relevant to your cottage year-round or just during the property is your home away from h o m e - specific situation. summer? Are your prepared to travel more then two to three hours? do you like smaller lakes or larger lakes? do you prefer sun rise or sunset? by answering R n s ] | Albert Marlene Janice Mira Tom Venditti Atcheson Clarke Johnstone Nadeau These questions, you'll be able Broker/Owner Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. Sales Rep. to narrow your search to specif 905 -337- 7001 ic areas. Work with your realtor, as soon as a cottage is listed, espe cially if its located in a high demand area, be prepared to move quickly, including driving up the same day or,very*-next $259,900 CHARMING $529,900 day. MATTAMY FREEHOLD BRANTHAVEN, CUSTOM BUNGALOW LOFT Have a home inspector go Townhome on quiet court in West Oak Trails. Walkout from large eat-in kitchen to backyard. 3 bedroom, 1.1 baths. Tastefully decorated in warm tones. Inside access to garage. Close to schools and parks. Call Marlene 905-337-7001. Burlington, master bedroom main floor, 3 bedroom in loft, top quality finishings, hardwoods, vaulted ceiling, gourmet kitchen, built-in appliances, magnificent landscaping, pond, quiet enclave, call Albert 905-337-7001. Should I be concerned about mold in condos? Molds are microscopic fungi that we encounter everywhere, everyday. Foods spoil because of mold, leaves decay and wood rots. The fuzzy black growth on window sills is mold. Musty smells in damp loca tions is caused by mold. Mold grows where the tem perature, m oisture conditions are right and where it has a source of nutrients. If we keep things dry, molds do net grow. In houses and apartm ents, mold growth occurs due to the presence of high m oisture levels caused by leakage of rain or snow from out side, plumbing leaks, poor basement drainage and cooking and bathing activities w ithout adequate ventila tion. Under such conditions, mold will grow on any surface that will nurture its growth such as wood, drywall, paper and carpets. Mold is a concern as it damages construction and finishing material's in our homes. Materials become stained, discoloured and over time, ruined. Moldy paper and cardboard boxes disintegrate while wood rots and looses its structural integrity. Mold is also a health concern. Health experts indicate that expo sure to certain types of molds over a .sufficient period of time can cause illness and allergic reactions in sus ceptible individuals such as preg nant women, infants, the elderly and those with health problems. Mold is a problem if it starts to actively grow jnside a dwelling. Small isolated mold growth on win dow sills is not a big problem as it can be easily cleaned and prevented. Once mold has covered an area greater that one square meter, it EXECUTIVE RENTAL ON RAVINE $3500.00/M0NTH UPSCALE CONDO OVERLOOKING 16 MILE CREEK Rental, $1800.00/m onth. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, approx. 1550 SF, FP., balcony, cherry wood Kit.,marble foyer, 2 car pkg, close to Go-Train, luxury Bldg, lots of amenities, 5 appls, Call Tom Nadeau 905-337-7001. 2092 GLENHAMPTON $284,900. Beautiful, bright Glen Orchard freehold, great decor, large eat-in kitchen, finished rec room, walkout to landscaped private yard, 3 bedroom, 5 appliances, Call Janice Clarke 905-337-7001. JUNE SM ITH Condo & Townhome talk 4+1 bedrooms, 3.1 baths, fully finished basement, large family room, fireplace, beautiful kitchen, granite counters, 60 ft lot, private yard, 5 appliances, call Tom Nadeau 905-337-7001. becomes a concern and experts in mold removal and prevention should be consulted. Remember, the presence of mold is usually a sign that there is a mois ture problem within the unit or building. Solutions range from sim ply increasing ventilation via opera ble windows or use of exhaust fans through to removal of contaminated materials, to solving the m oisture problem and restoring the affected areas. If you detect a significant am ount of mold, you should seri ously reconsider your interest in the unit, as the problem may not be eas ily or quickly resolved. For more information on detecting and solv ing mold problems, consult CMHC's web site at www.cmhc.ca June Smith is an Award wmning Sales Representative with Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp. and has been selling condos and townhomes in the Oakville market for over 15 years. For more inform ation call June Smith at 905-842-7000 or visit www.condos-townhomes.ca Source: Canada M ortgage and Housing C orporation (CMHC). Condominium Buyer's Guide, 2002. All rights reserved. Reproduced with the consent of CMHC. All other uses and reproductions of this material are expressly prohibited. . 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