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Ever Popular Face Painting for Youngsters The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 23,1992 13 Home Inspection Could be a Wise Investment After months of house hunting, you've finally found the perfect home for you and your family. But, is it really the great investment it appears to be? A shaky foundation, bad u plumbing, poor insulation and many other problems can creep up on you after you've moved into your "dream home." A home inspection can save you from these unpleasant surprises. It will help you determine the true value of your home and prepare you for future future home maintenance costs. An inspection consists of à thorough thorough evaluation of your home, from top to bottom. It includes an examination examination of major systems such as heating, air conditioning, interior plumbing and electrical systems. Structures such as the roof, walls, ceilings, floors, windows and doors will also be examined. examined. Average of Three Hours Inspections last an average of three hours. Most inspectors invite their clients clients to join them during the evaluation of the home. This is a great opportunity opportunity for you to sec problems firsthand and find out about valuable maintenance maintenance tips which will help you keep your future property in good condition. condition. ■ Keep in mind that an inspector will not tell you the condition of every single single component of your home. The inspection inspection is specifically for determining determining large expenses and/or safety- related concerns. Inspection Report Following the examination, the inspector inspector should prepared a written report report which covers possible defects and chase is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a building inspection. It is your responsibility to schedule the. inspection within the time limit agreed upon by you and the vendor, once.vour offer is accepted. When choosing a qualified inspector, inspector, try to select someone who is in a building-related field, such as a contractor contractor or a_ structural engineer. There are several firms now available which specialize in home inspections. Ask your realtor, friends and family family if they can recommend inspectors. The Aspen Springs Community Picnic was a smashing success last Sunday with an estimated 130 families showing up for the games, pony rides, and barbecue lunch. This youngster was one of areas of concerns." It should also in- many to have her face painted by a clown. The picnic was organized elude estimated costs of repairs, as an opportunity for residents of the new subdivision off Martin Road to come out and meet their neighbors. Once completed, the new Bowmanville community will be home to about 1,000 families. mint il I glint i it iti Local Real Estate Agents Gord and Nancy Barnes of Remax Apple Realty Ltd. are celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary and Gord's 50th Birthday You can sometimes spot them driving in their fla'shy red 1937 Ford Pickup Truck Street Rod. If you ask Gord- what's under the hood, he'll tell you it's a 1964 Chevy Frame and motor.. And boy does it go fast! CMHC H SCHL Helping lo house Canadians (juestlon habitation, compte?. »ur nous HOMEOWNERS DO YOU QUALIFY FOR $5000 ASSISTANCE FOR HOME REPAIRS? If you are a low-income homeowner, you may be eligible for up to $5,000 (which may not have to be repaid) to assist you in repairing your home or make it accessible to a disabled person. Funds are made available through CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION. We are now processing applications for the 1992 budget allocation. If you require financial assistance in repairing your home, please contact our office to apply for the RESIDENTIAL REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (RRAP). COLETTE GRANT ENTERPRISES Canada 416-404-0020 The report should also point out the positive features of the home and recommend the type of maintenance that will help keep it in good shape. Don't confuse this report with a lifetime guarantee on components of your home. After all, by maintaining and repairing these components, you Crimestoppers Crime Stoppers and the Durham Regional Police are asking for the public's help in solving an Armed Robbery which occurred in Bowmanville Bowmanville on Friday, July 24th. At 4:00 a.m. a male person entered Charlie's V Plus Gas Bar at Wavcrlcy can only help slow down their inevita- Road and Baseline Road armed with ble wear and tear. ' , what appeared to be a pellet rifle. Satisfactory Inspection The robber waved the pellet rifle at A home inspection is usually con- t ' lc two attendants and quietly told ducted after the vendor accepts your Them to empty the till. The suspect offer to purchase. (Some lenders re- gathered up a small quantity of money quire you to hire a qualified home in- an d then forced both victims into the spcctor to inspect the home before washroom. they'll issue a mortgage.) Make sure The suspect is described as male, your offer includes a conditional white, 5'4", 130 lbs., 17 -18 years old PETER KOWAL Real Estate Limited Broker f 52 King St. W., Bowmanville 623-2453 clause which specifics that the pur- Van Belle Floral Shoppes ... much more than a flower store! 4 STORES • Highway No. 2 I11 • King St. W., Oshawa V|n • Slmcoe St. N., Oshawa, •• 100 Dundas St. W., •vanfeu#j Whitby Trademark of Van Belle Gardens Ltd. with brown hair. He was wearing a long coat, running shoes, surgical gloves and wore a navy blue mask over his head. The mask was made from track pant material and had holes cut out for eyes. Suspects may be driving a small white vehicle which was seen in the area prior to the robbery. robbery. The Crime Stoppers number is: 436-8477 SERVING BOWMANVILLE AND AREA SINCE 1955 OPEN HOUSE SAT. and SUN., SEPT. 26, 27 2 - 4 p.m. 7 Duchess St., Orono WONDERFUL STARTER HOME! ONLY $119,900. 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 storey home with sunporch and deck. Private drive, hedged lot. MOVE IN NOW! Sales Rep. Mac McDonald Call 623-2453 or 623-7717 Res. BUILDING LOT Imagine a treed lot 118' x 362' drilled well, ready to go. Asking $74,900.TRY YOUR OFFER. BOWMANVILLE BEAUTY Completely updated 2 storey home in nice neighbourhood) close to shopping. 4 bedrooms, •new oak kitchen, new broad- loom, gas heat, attached garage - a must to see! Listed at just $159,900. XSPEN FAMILY TRUST CORPORATION REALTOR 1 King St. West Bowmanville 623-6622 IXAV'\ -, ' Bob Craig* HORSE LOVERS 14 FENCED ACRES WITH EXCELLENT BARN This 3 + 2 raised bungalow north of Bowmanville on 14 scenic acres with woods and pond. Site will appeal to the ardent horse person. Asking $279,500. Bob Craig*, 623-6622 or 263-8441. » « Lucien Lambier** COUNTRY GEM Custom built, on 1 acre +, 1 km. from 4 lane highway, kitchen solarium. Call me now, Lucien Lambier** 623-6622 Out of area Toll Free 1-800-665-7653. ij-- -- cm m i----- Betty Smith* MUST BE SOLD! 26 HOLGATE GRES., BOWMANVILLE $147,900. 4 BEDROOMS, SINGLE GARAGE!! All offers entertained on this very spacious clean and well decorated home! 3 bathrooms, huge family kitchen with walkout to fenced yard! Newer upgraded carpet throughout! Lovely rec room with woodstove! Immediate possession available! Don't be reluctant to try your offer! Call Betty Smith*, 623-6622 or 987-4661. An Evening with Alan Silverstein Toronto Star Columnist Real Estate and Financial Advisor and C.F.R.B. Radio Show Host To be held at: Port Darlington Marina, Bowmanville on: October 15th, 1992 Time: 7:00 p.m. Admittance by prior registration only Come in person to: 1 King Street East, Bowmanville or Telephone 623-6622 Door Prizes Act Now Mortgage rates arc now at the lowest point that they have been in over a quarter of a century. HOCKIN HOCKIN REAL ESTATE ; 123 KING STREET EAST | BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO ^ REALTOR 416-623-4115 ** tyvu»o u<x BOB STEVENS FIELDSTONE COUNTRY HOME Historic "Drummoro", circa 1866 rollocts the charm and lilostylo of a timo past. Formal living room, country kitchen, sunroom. Original gloaming pino floors throughout, fn apple orchard aroa of Bowmanville on almost 3 acres, $385,000. WARM AND WELCOME Well maintained, 3 bedroom bungalow In desirable area of Bowmanville, Now vinyl clad windows throughout, now furnace. Cedar dock overlooks 16' x 32' Inground pool, Call now to viow, $141,900. GARDEN SIZE LOT 51 ' x 165' lot with fruit troos and a woll- kopt, two-bodroom bungalow In excellent excellent condition. $122,900, Morlgago assistance available, IDEAL FOR MECHANICS Woodworkers and Hobbyists - This threo-bodroom country bungalow on a woll-trood 100' x 150' lot has hugo detachod garago with 200 amp sor- vico, Asking $154,900. SUPERB RAISED BUNGALOW Dotachod, 3 bedroom bungalow in a porfoct soiling on a quiot stroot with maturo troos and landscaping. Filly loot lot, largo loncod back yard, finished finished roc room with walkout, two washrpoms and attached garago. Pricod to soil quickly. $137,500, TWO SECLUDED ESTATE LOTS Woll and building permits available. Each lot Is 2,5 acros ol soronlly in aroa of custom-built, now, brick homos only minutos front Oshawa, Bowmanvlllo and Hwy. 401. $85,000. and $90,000. wmm\ .IMMACULATE CONDITION Spacious, two-storoy, dotachod homo with (our bedrooms In Orono close to Taunton Rd. and Hwy. 115-35. Walkout from roc room to back yard. Listed for only $139,900, EXCELLENT BUSINÈSS OPPORTUNITY 20 aero property north ol Bowmanvlllo on Taunton Road, Dovolop it into an active and prolitablo nursory business. Prosont stock glvos a firm baso for short torm oarnings. Run tho wholo show front a modorn 2,000 sq, It, raised bungalow, $329,000. IF YOU WANT A SUBSTANTIAL HOME WITH LARGE GROUNDS Thon you should soo tills custom-built, ranch stylo, 3 bedroom bungalow sot on a beautiful country lot on Courtlco Rd, Two liroplacos, finished roc room and olflco, control vac. Atlrncllvoly pricod at $229,900. BOWMANVILLE'S BEST SELLING COMMUNITY! I Prolesslonelly Decorated Model Homes By_ _ 4 O L O 1 S < at H % *