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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, May 26,1993 13 1 /|Ni Real Estate Deadlines and Policies Deadline for Wednesday Publication is Monday at 12:00 Noon. Any compensation for errors or omissions by The Canadian Statesman will be limited to the value of the space occupied by the error in the advertisement. ^ Please phone 623-3303 and ask for the Real Estate Sales Department ) À First-time home buyers helped Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Corporation break its mortgage insurance record last year, according to CMHC's 1992 Annual Report, tabled in the House of Commons today by Elmer MacKay, Minister responsible for CMHC. "Through mortgage loan insu rance, Canada's housing agency helped more than 277,000 households households make their dream of home ownership a reality last year," said CMHC President E.A. Flichel. "Almost "Almost 64,000 of those were first-time buyers, helped through CMHC First Home Loan Insurance's 95 percent financing program." COMPARATIVE HOUSE PAINTING COSTS Ordinary Paint Top Quality Acrylic Latex Paint Years you stay : in your house Total outlay for house painting ' Cost per year of service Total outlay for ■■■■ house painting Cost per year of service 1 $2,300 $2,300 $2,500 $2,500 2 $2,300 $1,150' $2,500 $1,250 3 $2,300 $767 $2,500 $833 ' 4 $2,300 $575 $2,500 $625 5 ■■ $4,600 (repaint) $920 $2,500 $500 6 $-1,600 $767 $2,500 ' $417 7 $4,600 $657 $2,500. $357 8 • ' '■ $4,600 $575 $2,500 $313 9 $6,900 (repaii l) $767 • $2,500 $278 10 $6,900 $690 $2,500 $250 . QUALITY EQUALS VALUE. As the chart above shows, it costs only slightly more to have a contractor paint the exterior of your home with a top quality acrylic latex paint rather than an ordinary grade of paint, according to experts at the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute. More important, if you live in your home more than four years; it is far lets expensive to use the highest quality paint. That's because a top quality acrylic latex exterior paint can last up to 10 years or more, while ordinary paint typically lasts no longer than four years. "CMHC has been instmmental in helping the Canadian housing industry industry perform its vital role as an engine of economic growth, while helping to house Canadians," said Mr. MacKay. "In addition, the Corporation's leadership leadership and innovation have brought a national vision to housing in Canada." Canada." Mortgage-backed Securities also had a record year, with $6 billion in issues last year. Other initiatives of note included: - The introduction of the four- year Next Step program, which provides provides transitional housing for victims of domestic abuse; - CMHC's Open House, a demonstration demonstration home that showcases new housing options for persons with disabilities, disabilities, was displayed in more than a dozen Canadian communities last year and was seen by about 100,000 people. - Last year, 38,000 additional households were assisted by CMHC social housing programs, bringing the total over its history to 652,000 households. - CMHC gave top honours to two urban infill designs in CMHC's Healthy Housing Design Competition and will help in the building, display and eventual occupancy of the houses, houses, as part of CMHC's efforts in a continuing commitment to sustainable sustainable development. - CMHC awards, grants and research research support helped Canadian researchers researchers and housing stakeholders pursue valuable work in the development development of new housing options and the transfer of technology to meet the evolving housing needs of Canadians. Canadians. - CMHC held an international symposium, Independence Through Housing, in Winnipeg last year, which focussed on social, regulatory, financial and design issues and opportunities opportunities for housing people with disabilities. "Since its creation in 1946, CMHC has continually operated as a business while carrying out its mandate mandate of helping to house Canadians," said Mr. Flichel. "In 1992, we made concerted efforts with our public and industry partners to respond to expectations expectations of Canadians to remain among the best housed people in the world. And for the 46th year in a row, CMHC returned profits and taxes taxes to the federal government - last year amounting to about $12 million." million." CMHC, the federal government's housing agency, works with public and private partners to support the economic, economic, social and environmental well-being of communities, through market housing activities, social housing and housing support and research. research. PETER KOWAL Real Estate Limited Broker r r 52 King St. W., Bowmanville 623-2453 SERVING ROWMANVIU.E AND AREA SINCE 1955 BUILDING LOT with 118 ft. frontage x 362 ft. depth. Hwy. #2 location just east of Newcastle Village. Trees, drilled well, all permits available. Reduced to $69,900. Try your offer. LAKE ONTARIO Terrific 50 foot waterfront lot at Cedar Crest Beach with 2 bedroom stucco home. ONLY $139,500. OPEN HOUSE 4391 SQUAIR RD., R.R. #1, ORONO SATURDAY, MAY 29,1993,1 - 4 p.m. Your chance to view this outstanding ten acre property just south of Orono. Wonderful setting with lots of trees and winding creek through front of property. 4 bedroom home is set back from road - wonderful view from living and dining room, family room with stone fireplace has walkout to patio, central air, attached double garage, metal barn, workshop. Unbelievable price of $279,000, Take Regional Road 42 north to 4th Concession - east to Squair Road and north to property. 85 King Street W. Newcastle 987-4733 mm NATIONAL RFAL ESTATE SEKVK E NRS EDVAN REALTY LTD. J HOUSES 214 King Street E. Bowmanville 623-4445 SAT., MAY 29,2 - 4 p.iTL 5 MILL ST, ORONO Charming century home,r 3 bedrooms, bedrooms, recently renovated, close to schools and shopping. $134,900. Call Janice Parish 987-4733 WANNA HORSE AROUND? This 15 acre horse place offers modem 8 stall bank bam with wash stall, tack room, triple garage, spotless 4 bedroom, bedroom, 2400 sq. ft. brick home, fireplace, drive shed in rolling Kendal Hills. Asking $299,000. Call DlrkWoudstra 623-4445 or 623-1336 WS&k SUN., MAY 30,2-4 p.m. * 89 CHURCH ST., NEWCASTLE 3 bedroom bungalow in~Village of- Newcastle. Nicely landscaped, clean and neat. $138,900. Call Janice Parish 987-4733 ANNOUNCEMENT WINNER!! Mr., Bill Brady Jr. of Oshawa won our "Open House" prize on Sunday, May 16,1993. Congratulations! SUN., MAY 30, 2 - 4 p.m. 17 SOPER CREEK DR.. Lovely 3 bedroom detached home in newer area of town.' Family roo'm- with fireplace, large éat-in kitchen,r 4 pc. ensuite off master, 'doüblë car garage and much more. $152,900.-' Call D. Fletcher GETAWAY YEAR ROUND - LAKEFRONT Lake Scugog, 75' of sandy beach. 183' lot, 3 bedrooms, dining room, double car garage, boat house, dock, deck, fireplace fireplace - the works! Let's look! Asking $169,900. Call Dirk Woudstra 623-4445 or 623-1336 5 MINUTES EAST OF OSHAWA ON 10 ACRES Magnificent setting, magnificent home. If you deserve the best, this 3 + 2 bungalow on a wooded lot 'with pool and stream is for you. Has separate nanny's ^quarters with own entrance. Priced at $389,500. . J 1. . ^ . I AMI I Y TRUST * t ' 1 • I t >i\ U i \i i v >i< Call Bob Craig' 623-6622 Some Things to Consider When Painting Your Home's Exterior ®If you're thinking nbout painting the exterior of your home yourself, your first decision shouldn't concern the color or sheen of the paint hut, rather, who's to do the painting. Deciding whether to hire n contractor contractor or do the work yourself has implications implications for your social calendar, your pence of mind tind your pocketbook. With so much ut stake, how do you make the right decision? Experts at the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute suggest that honest answers to the following questions will lead you to the right decision: 1. Do you have enough time lo do the job? Repainting n home enn Hike it full week or two. For many people, that translates Into a lot of vacation days or weekends. Arc you willing lo miike the sacrifice? 2. Do you have the patience to do the job correctly? While painting can be fun nnd psychologically rewarding, good surface preparation -- essential to any successful paint job -- can lie tedious. Will you really take time to properly prepare the surface before yielding to the urge to point? (Consider renting power-washing equipment to speed surface preparation.) 1.1. Can you afford to hire a contractor? contractor? It enn cost up lo $2.500 to have a professional paint nil average- size home -- up in 85 percent of which Is for labor. Ily doing die job yourself, you can save u loi of money, j 4. Do you have the proper equipment? equipment? liven the highest quality nctylic Inlex pninl costs only tilmui $20 lo $25 per gallon, Imt it lakes more limn pniui nnd elbow urease to do die lies! Job. You'll also need ladders, scrapers, sandpaper, brushes or rollers and safely uquipmciil. Do you have these Items? Are you willing to invest in them?. 5. Are you In good health and reasonably reasonably Jit? Achieving professional- looking palming results Is within the skill level of most do-it-yourselfers, bill If you arc oui of shape, you may find die work somewhat lasing. .FAMILY TRUST CORPORATION' REALTOR 1 King St. W., Bowmanville 623-6622 1Welcome fame Alins Gagnon* 5C7TB*Tm . --• e.. <•-- Super buy OPEN HOUSE - SUNDAY, MAY 30TH, 2 - 4 p.m. Gorgeous mobile home, build up your equity instead of renting. This is a 1 bedroom with central vac, cathedral ceilings and lovely lot. Don't missl Directions: East of Newcastle Village, follow signs. For mors Info call Alins Gagnon*, 623-6622. Frank Hlemetra* £ OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, MAY 29, SUNDAY, MAY 30, from 2-4 p.m. How About Having a Holiday Home This Summer? 3 bedroom bocksplll with single car garngo on big lot 75' x 200' with 32 x 16 Inground pool, backyard overlooking Lake Ontario. For directions go 401 to Newtonvllle Rd. south, follow signs or Call Frank Hlematra*, Salee Rep. at 623-6622 or 213-7235. Carole Milne* BOWMANVILLE NORTH-END - $123,500. Brick and aluminum detached home has 3 bedrooms, eat-ln kitchen and detached garage. Lots ol hardwood floors and 4 large appliances to slay. For more Into call Carole Milne*, Family Trust Corp. 623-6622 or 623-1566. AGENT of the WEEK Ann Simpson* Silica Rep. Suzanne Tollett*, Branch Manager is proud to announce that this week's "Agent of the Week" recognition for most new listings goes to Ann Simpson. If you are thinking of buying or selling selling a home, please give Ann a call at 623-6622. FAMILY TRUST CORPORATION SUPPORTS "CAMP FOR KIDS" GARAGE SALE SATURDAY, MAY 29TH, 1993 9:00 e.m.-5:00 p.m. Please join us on this weekend lo help raise funds that will enable us to send an underprivileged child from our own community lo Camp Pinecrest lor an experience that will not be forgotten. There will be hoi dogs, pop, balloons, garage sale and more! For further Information or to donate Items lor the garage sale, please call 623-6622/213-7235. Suzanne Tollett* ■ ■ > 4 BEDROOM TOWNHOME - $97,500.1 Don't mbs this upgraded townhome. Freshly painted throughout, now bedroom windows, upgraded broadloorn, newly finished rec room wlllt walkout lo greonbeli, Shows a *10'. Cell Suzanne Tollett* at 623.6022, j&T; Ann Simpson* PICTURE THIS Diving from your own dock, water skiing, swimming or wading on clean, sandy beach, enjoying the lake view from deck, plus clean 3 bedroom, 4 season bungalow on 75 x 232' lot. Asking $157,900. Call Ann Simpson*, 623-6622 or 786-2732 (res.) 10 ACRES + NEW 2000 SQ. FT. BUNGALOW Groat hobby farm just north ol Orono. Great, groat price $189,500. Large oat-in kitchen with walkout, llroplaco in sunken sunken family room and 10 productive acres. Cell Bob Craig* 623-6622 or 263-8441. Betty Smith* 1.75 ACRES ON THE WILMOT CREEK, LESKARD RD,, ORONO, REDUCED TO $139,900.1 Idyllic sotllngl Lois ol mature trees and your own trout atronm, detached double garage workshop, 3 bedroom renovated renovated home with big country klldton. Polled sotting tor a hobbyist or nature lovorll Cell Betty Smith* 62341022 or 213-7235