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to Q REAL ESTAIE w. Extra lorge \SSO J The rewards of purchasing your own home are immeasurable Are you in the market for a home? If so, how do you envision your ideal abode? Do you see yourself in a cosy, old Victorian treasure, garnished with gingerbread trim and ornate fireplaces? Or does the image of a brand new home built with today‘s stateâ€"ofâ€"theâ€"art technology beckon to you? Either way, you‘ll find that the rewards of purchasing your own home are immeasurable. The security, comâ€" fort, and peace of mind you get from home ownership â€" regardless of your preference for old or new â€" are well worth the investment. And keep in mind that the time is right for purchasing. With lower interâ€" est rates, government incentive proâ€" grams, and more variety in housing opportunities than ever before, the market is very encouraging. As you search around for a home, you may want to look at and compare those that are both old and new before zeroing in on your particular preferâ€" ence. It‘s important to keep an open mind. For instance, you may find a perfect 100â€"yearâ€"old gem that needs a lot of renovation work and tender loving care â€" but this may not necessarily fit into your budget plans (or your hectic schedule if you plan to do a lot of the work vourself). On the other hand, you may find a new home attractive, but would have to spend extra money on landscaping and installing some of the amenities which may be part of the package in an older home LOOK AND COMPARE In many cases, brand new homes Mn on iiiinn n in ronreniranvenze .. TANCOP â€"â€" Ripppppppprorraraparrae 67 Lakeshmcore Rd. WN., Oakvile DEROR AHâ€"LEE SIMPSON independently owned and opercted Associate Broker REMBK:/culowne DEBORAHâ€"LEE SIMPSON RARE OPPORTUNITY IN "OLDE" OAKVILLE Superb renovations Bequtituly landscoped mature lof with...2 M. deck ium:cgg.‘l/bl.mmmm.tflmm Walk to * and town SOLD > OVER 17 YEARS OF REAL EST ATE EXPERIENCE AS A TOP PRODUCER ASSOCIATE BROKER Bus. 338â€"92000 Res. 845â€"2870 aren‘t always as close to the amenities you may crave â€" like corner stores, libraries, shopping centres, and recreâ€" ation areas â€" simply because the neighâ€" borhood hasn‘t developed yet. Advocates of older homes will tell you that it‘s difficult to duplicate the charm of an older house in a newer one. And with an older home, you often get the added advantage of improvements made by previous ownâ€" ers. ADVANTAGES OF AN OLDER HOME Here are some of the advantages of an older home: *« You can see exactly what you are getting and don‘t have to try and picâ€" ture the completed house from a set of blueprints. *« The house has been "shaken down" â€" structural faults are clearly seen and can be or have been correctâ€" ed. * The neighborhood is fully built up and its character has been established; there are existing recreation areas and a variety of local services Landscaping already exists. * There are generally fewer immediâ€" ate moveâ€"in costs with an older home because basic features like drapery tracks (and sometimes even window coverings) are already installed. And (See ‘Advantages ‘ page 19) CAOLDEN OAK