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15 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,July 15,2021 insidehalton.com Oakville: Are you an "Empty Nester" who needs a home for the future? Is it time to downsize or to move into another home more suitable for you? Like thousands of residents in our area, you may be discovering that after years of non-stop child traffic in and out of your doors, toys on the floor, music floating throughout, suddenly you can hear a pin drop over the quiet hum of the refrigerator.Your rooms are filled with pictures and memories of this wonderful time of your life, but there are many empty rooms gathering dust now that your children have moved on. The freer years ahead are exciting ones to look forward to, and it's time for you to move on as well. If you find yourself in this situation, you 're in vast and good company. And what that means is that there are many wonderful opportunities for you to create this new chapter in your life ...if you know what is takes to get the most out of the equity you've built up in your current home. To help you understand the issues involved in making such a move, and how to avoid the most common and costly mistakes most Empty Nesters make, a new report called "Empty Nester: How to Sell the Place You Call Home" has been prepared which identifies these issues, and shows you how to steer clear of the mistakes that could cost you literally thousands of dollars. To order a FREE Special Report, visit bit.ly/our_nest 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 1013.You can call any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or just text NEST1107 to 555000 Get your free special report NOW to find out how you can fly your empty nest with the most cash in your pocket. EMPTY NESTERS: MiSTakES ThaT Could CoST You ThouSaNdS WhEN SElliNg YouR 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 1402 OLDYORK ROAD BURLINGTON ASKING $750,000 "RENOVATORS TAKE NOTE" Dynamic rural location for this 1 1/2 storey vinyl sided 1,535 sq.ft. 3-bedroom home resting on a 60.01 x 728.00 foot lot with plenty of parking located across the road from a great walking park area. Within minutes to all conveniences, including shopping and highway access. Main floor enhanced with 2 enclosed porches, rear deck, larger living room with fireplace and eat in kitchen, bedroom plus bedroom/office and 3 pc. bathroom. The larger second floor bedroom area is complimented with a spacious closet. Vacant and ready for your personal touch. Immediate possession available and easy to view. Certified Appraisal available. Contact Paul for details SUTTON GROUP SKYWAY REALTY BROKERAGE, INC. • (905) 646-9001 Sales Representative Paul Sipos email: sipospaul1@gmail.com Luxury at its finest! Heathwood Home detached 4 bed, 2.5 bath plus a brand new professionally finished 2 bed, 1 bath legal basement apartment with a seperate entrance, spacious living roomandmodern kitchen.Upgraded throughout,main floor office,hardwood stairs and flooring throughout.Open concept floor plan with 9ft smooth ceilings, large great room with vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace and stone feature wall. Sleek kitchen with high end appliances, landscaped lot with stone patio and walkway. Luxurious finishes and attention to detail undoubtedly set this home apart! Contact Katherine to view this stunning property. Katherine Barnett Broker 905-858-3434 cell 416-856-5161 www.katherinebarnett.com sales@katherinebarnett.com REALTY SPECIALISTS INC.,BROKERAGE so ld 58 Elm Hill Boulevard Updated bungalow set on a beautiful, mature 75' by 100' lot in delightful Ancaster close to the golf course! Contact John for more information or a viewing. Visit www.johnschlett.com for more pictures and a virtual tour. Asking $998,000. John Schlett Sales Representative Phone:905-575-5478 Cell:905-515-4100 johnschlett@remaxescarpment.com johnschlett.com An ca ste r Bu ng alo w Real Estate Advertorial Safety fur-st: Pet fire safety and prevention tips For many of us, pets are considered be- loved members of the family. In fact, nearly 60 per cent of households report having at least one cat or dog, according to the Canadian Animal Health Institute. When preparing for unexpected fire emergencies, don't forget to consider your furry family members. First Alert, a leading manufacturer of home safety products, of- fers the following tips to help prevent and be prepared in case of fire: Prevent a fire Don't burn candles unattended. Wagging tails and pawing kitties can haphazardly knock over candles. To help prevent fire incidents, consider flameless candles for added ambiance. Avoid electrical fires by securing loose wires and running long cords behind couches or other out-of-reach locations to prevent them from being chewed. Prepare for a fire Equip your home with the proper num- ber of smoke alarms. The National Fire Protection Association recommends in- stalling alarms on every level of the home and inside every bedroom. Test alarms regularly and replace alarm batteries every six months. Or, to eliminate the need for battery replacements, upgrade to 10-year sealed battery alarms. When away, use a pet gate to keep your animals in the main living area for easy rescue in case of an emergency. Put pet alert stickers on windows near each entrance to inform firefighters of the presence of pets in your house. This criti- cal information saves rescuers time when locating your pets. Have an emergency escape plan. Know which family members will be responsible for each pet and note their hiding spots for faster evacuation. Practice your escape plan at least twice a year, including crating your pets, to help make it an easier experi- ence in an emergency. Escape a fire Have leashes and collars stored near the main entrance of your home and, if possible, near other potential exits during an emergency, so you can grab them on your way out the door. Never delay escape or go back inside to rescue your pet. If a pet is missing, in- form the fire department dispatcher when you call and the responders when they ar- rive. To learn more home safety tips visit firstalert.ca. (NC)