. _ The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, April 7,1993 1' {Mayor Cuts Ribbon to Launch Edvan Affiliation with NRS Realty Lincoln Alexander Winners in Graham's IGA Contests To Address Crowd At Hall of Fame Induction in June The Honourable Lincoln Alexander, Alexander, Chancellor of the University of Guelph and former Lt. Governor of Ontario will be guest speaker at the Sunday, June 20,1993 Ontario Agricultural Agricultural Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Ceremony at the Ontario Agricultural Museum. Museum. The Fourteenth Annual Unveiling Ceremony will honour Leonard Ar- wood Harman, Lawrence McKay Kerr, Kenneth G. McKinnon, John Alden McLean and Wésley Gardiner Thompson who will join the ninety- four previous inductees in the W.A. Stewart Hall of Fame Gallery. The Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame is a provincial non-profit organization organization created for the sole purpose purpose of providing recognition to those who have made significant contributions contributions to Ontario's agriculture. The general public is welcome to attend the unveiling ceremony held at the Museum at 2:30.p.m., June 20, 1993. Tickets can be purchased by contacting the Ontario Agricultural Museum. Town of Newcastle Mayor Diane Ham re did the honors at the Grand Opening Day celebration held The Hall of Fame Gallery is open Thursday, April 1st, at Edvan Realty on King St. E. in Bowmanville. The gathering of staff and well- for P ublic viewing for anyone visitors visitors marked the local business' new affiliation with NRS, a nation-wide coiporation. From left to Prizes were presented on Tuesday, March 30th, to winners of right in the front row are sales representatives, Jill Hills and Murray Paterson; Edvan broker/owner, Dor- e xi t 320 or 312 mrth The Museum three recent contest promotions held at Graham's IGA on King St. othy Hartford; Mayor Hamre; Executive Assistant to the Vice-president at NRS, Helen Mean; and NRS is open for the 1993 season from E„ in Bowmanville. Store manager Garth Robins (left), presented Pat (Vice-president, Walt Hayes. Spring is Here for Homebuyers For the third straight month, iomebuyers are entering the market With a strong force, compared to .the first two months of 1993. In March, 477 homes traded home owners, j Statistics from the Oshawa & District District Real Estate Board (ODREB) Show that Realtors sold 30% more homes in March than in the previous month. The average price has dropped, to $143,801.00, less than one per cent from February ($144,327.00), but over two per cent from March of 1992. ($147,732.00). Homes sold in an average of 60 days (luring the month. "Realtors have many choices to show the interested home-buyer, with more than 2,500 listings on our MLS® system. Also, home-buyers may find it to be a good time to buy because of the low mortgage rates (some being as low as in 1958), lower lower average price of homes, and many choices of homes to choose from. "In the coming months, I believe we will see a higher number of transactions transactions for home-buyers. The Spring is the time to buy for most first-time and move-up home buyers. With the cold weather in the first three months of this year, nobody wanted to go out June 5th to September 26th, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For further information John Wiley (416)878-8151. PROVIDES AROUND THE CLOCK SERVICE 4 LINES TO OUR ) f HOME PLUS y V 24 HR. PAGER ) GORD and NANCY BARNES Assoc. Broker Sales Associate TRULY UNIQUE $274,000. and nestled on a quiet 2.3 acre wooded lot just north of town. 7 skylights, 2 walkouts, 2 fireplaces, cathedral ceilings, finished rec room - spectacular. Remax Apple Realty Ltd. ^ 80 Athol St., Oshawa Home: 623-6860 Office: 576-311 I to look at homes," adds Kendall. "Sure we have the technology to show our public the homes from our office with our computers, but home- buyers want to look at the house in person. The computer system is called Photo-Trieve, and it allows the Realtor and their clients to view a digitized digitized colour .picture of the home right on the computer screen. The computer picture is not the same as being there, but it helps a great deal," adds Kendall. ' "April is here and our Realtors are looking forward to a busy Spring market," says Kendall. The Oshawa & District Real Estate Estate Board is a professional trade association association which represents over 1,000 Realtors in Newcastle, Port Perry, Oshawa, Whitby and Ajax-Pickcring. Realtor is a registered certification mark which identifies real estate licensees licensees who are members of ODREB and as such abide by a strict Code of Ethics of Standards of Business Practice. Practice. Severe Winter Blamed For Downturn in House Prices So Far This Year Like most of the rest of the country, country, severe winter conditions and economic economic uncertainties have put a cramp on home buying activity in Toronto so far this year, says Royal LePagc. According to the Spring 1993 issue issue of the Royal LcPagc Survey of Canadian House Prices, released today, today, the median price of a three- bedroom bungalow in the Toronto area has slipped another 2.4% in the past year to $205,000, and four- bedroom Executive homes have dropped 5.3% to $270,000, The over supply of condominiums on the market continues to depress prices. The median price of a standard standard two-bedroom condominium apartment has dropped almost 10% to SI 19,500 since last April. "The market has been slow to start this year," says Royal LcPagc Senior Vice President Bcmic Vogt. "Normally, "Normally, buying activity starts to pick up in late February, but the combination combination of a continued lack of consumer confidence and unusually bad weather weather have conspired to delay the normal Spring market." Vogt adds that activity remains strongest for more affordable properties. properties. Over 65% of homes sold this year have been priced under $200,000. Goodwin (centre), with this rocking hobby-horse. Mr. Goodwin's name was drawn in a Huggies promotion. Seven-year-old Kristen Hoekstra picked up this Los Angeles Kings hockey sweater after entering entering a Coca-Cola promotion. Not pictured is Susan Laing, who won a hand-bag in Graham's Kellogg's promotion. ANNOUNCEMENT FAMILY TRUST ( t M\IT Ik'-VIMK 1x1 XI k >U B u 44 ACRES Jg POWER OF SALE Bo 6C ra"' ONLY $129,000. Attractive 44 acres just east of Orono. Trees and meadows, great home site. Only $129,000. Act fast on this one! Call Bob Craig* 623-6622 or 263-8441. Aline Gagnon* FIRST TIME BUYERS LOOK NO MORE $125,000. Super 3 bedroom backsplit in the country on a superb 132x165 ft. lot. For more detalle call Aline Gagnon*, Salee Representative, 623-6622 (bus.) or 983-9102 (roe.) Suzanne Tollett* Branch Manager Mary Roy, District Manager, is very proud to announce that Suzanne Tollett*, Branch Manager for our Bowmanville office, has also been appointed Branch Manager of our Oshawa/Whitby office. Suzanne may be reached at either 623- 6622 or 668-8865. 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME $97,500. BACKS TO GREENBELT Immaculate home close to schools, parks, shopping, 401 access. Offers 4 large bedrooms, new upgraded broadloom, new windows throughout and has a finished walkout basement. Call Suzanne Tollett*, Manager 623-6622 or 668-8865. CtlitHtliv Our !Wi Mn/rétury 123 KING STREET EAST BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO 416-623-4115 Bill Whyte VICTORIAN ELEGANCE Spnclous, 3 bedroom homo lavishly rostorod to Its yosloryoar charm and docorntod to perfection Is located on treed ,50 acre lot In outskirts ol Bowmanville. Formal dining room, dun. grnclous living room with liroplnco and newly renovated kitchen and laundry, laundry, There Is also a charming guest house with loll bedroom, $299,000, DOCTORS AND DENTISTS - TAKE NOTE One ol the best commercial corners In Bowmanville. Two-storey. brick building, building, located on corner ol Church nnd Scugog Streets Largo parking area, Asking $295,000. Marg Bain ,i>,.ihhh,mi. 023-2601 Bind llockln 023-0300 Pal Mnr|orrl8on 023-2478 FIELDSTONE HOUSE 1 3/4 sloroy farmhouse with huge kitchen nnd 3 Inmo bedrooms slluotod on 35 acres with workshop, gnrngo nnd barn, just west of the Village ol Nowlonvlllo, $224,900. EXCEPTIONAL 2-ACRE LOT WITH VIEW Cleared, ready to build on. well travelled, travelled, paved road. 250' Ironlngo, Building nnd entrance permits available, available, $79,000. SPECIAL TOUCHES Exceptional, 4 bedroom, 2 sloroy home with main floor family room, air conditioning, walkout basement nnd Inground pool, $179,500. HUGE RAVINE LOT On a qulot crescent Is the soiling lor this 4 bedroom, 2 sloroy semi. Bnsomont nnd kitchen walkout to private back yard. $125,900, GIVE ME SPACE 3 bedroom bungalow with separate qumtors above double-car gnrngo all on a hall aero lot, Located between Oshawa nnd Bowmnnvlllo on Hwy, #2, $139,000. TIME FOR A CHANGE OF LIFESTYLE Consider moving to the Wilmol Crook Retirement Community In Newcastle, Wo have a 2-bodroom bungalow in pristine condition. The Vendors' needs Imvo changed nnd they me looking lor a house In town, Trmlo Possiblo? Listed at $79,900. Call Mnrg Bain or Don Scott, Mary Lou Mlnlz 432-3471 Bob Stovona 023-3000 Jack Ricard 433-0030 Bill Whyto 023-9900 Don Scott 623-1761 FRANK REALTOR OFFICE SPACE - FABULOUS DEAL!! $285. per month. Clean professional space. Good parking. This is a deal you can't beat. Bowmanville. John Shewchuk*, 623-3393 or 623-5927. SPOTLESS MOBILE HOME 2 bedrooms. Just east of Newcastle Village, Parking for throe vehicles. Overlooking Graham Creek. Asking $36,900. Tarry Witherspoon', 623-3393 or 983-8296. HERITAGE HOME- BOWMANVILLE Completely finished Conlury brick doll's house. $127,900. Charlie Raid', 623-3393 or 983-5914. 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 m Over 30 Years Quality Real Estate Service EXECUTIVE HOME $166,900. Large rooms - spacious foyer. Main floor family room with fireplace, fireplace, 4 bedrooms, master ensuite ensuite and much more. Bowmanville. Arisen Handley', 623-3393 or 416-797-2306. HORSES, HORSES-$179,900. Custom built 1700 sq. ft. homo, 4 bedrooms, double car paved drive. 2 barns, 3/4 acre. Newcastle, Charlie Reid*, 623-3393 or 983-5914. 18.6 ACRES-NEWCASTLE Super view ol Lake Ontario. Bungalow, double car garage, 2 road frontages. Priced to soil. $234,900. Charlie Reid', 023-3393 or 983-5914. FIRST CLASS APARTMENT $750.00 monthly. Gorgeous 3 bedroom unit with two 4 pc. baths, air conditioned. Bowmanville, central location, parking. John Shewchuk* 623-3393 or 623-5927. NATURE LOVER'S PARADISE East of Orono. 1 acre pond. Private 3 bedroom homo on 10.8 acres. Trees, wildlife. $199,900. Charlie Reid*, 623-3393 or 983-5914. CENTURY HOME-HWY. COMMERCIAL Excellent value. Super 4 bedroom brick homo, family room, large kitchen, Pride ol ownership, plut superb 3000 sq. it, shop, healed, Insulated, drlvo-ln door, finished office, Must bo sold. $195,000, Nosllolon. John Shewchuk' 623-3393 or 623-5927.
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