14 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, September 15,1993 Week of Sept. 26th to Oct. 2 Celebrates Home Ownership Ontario Home Week is being sponsored by the Ontario Real Estate Association and if is being celebrated from September 26 to October 2 this year. Realtors will be joining communities communities across the province to celebrate celebrate home ownership during this week. Home ownership has a positive positive impact on homeowners and their communities. Home ownership meets the communities' communities' needs in many different ways. For example, a home provides a safe haven where families can be raised, it provides, a canvas where artistic artistic talents can be experimented with, as well as escaping from this sometimes frustrating world. One of the fascinating aspects of home ownership is its uniqueness to each homeowner. For instance, consider consider a row of townhouscs. They all share the same basic design, but that is where the similarity ends. Upon a closer look, one will notice that each home is distinct, reflecting the personality personality of each homeowner. This is what makes home ownership ownership so exciting. It is the opportunity to transform a home into a place that is unique to each family. This is about some of the ways you have made your home distinct, such as adding a pastel border to the wallpaper in a guest bedroom or installing installing a shiny new brass knocker on the front door. These arc the small personal touches that bring homes to life. Ontario Home Week was first celebrated celebrated in 1980. At that time, the event was called Private Property Week. It earned that name because it was launched to bring the issue of property rights to the attention of the public and to work towards guaranteeing guaranteeing these rights in the Constitution. Constitution. The term "property rights" refers refers to the right to own, build upon, develop, sell, use or bequeath real estate. estate. Even though Canada has a Constitution Constitution with a Charter of Rights to protect fundamental rights and freedoms, freedoms, the right to private property is not included. As a result, governments governments have overturned the rights of property owners on numerous occasions. occasions. Common examples arc homeowners homeowners who have suffered personal and financial hardship when land was expropriated expropriated by the government to build a highway or widen a road. To protect homeowners from similar situations, situations, Realtors throughout the province have been working towards guaranteeing property rights in the Constitution, and have also asked the public to join in the battle. During Ontario Home Week, Re-, altors across the province continue to promote awareness of property rights. They have also expanded the event to celebrate the many benefits of home ownership. NATIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICE- 214 King St. East, Bowmanville 623-4445 85 King St. West, Newcastle 987-4733 NRS EDVAN REALTY LTD. J Donna Fletcher* SHE DID IT AGAIN!!! We are pleased to announce that Donna (Fletch) Fletcher was top selling agent for the month of August as well as January. Congratulations and best wishes for continued success. Donna would like to thank her clients for making this possible. She may be reached at our Bowmanville Office 623-4445 or at her residence 623-6128. The theme for this year's event is "Home ownership...feel die pride." Pride of ownership is reflected in the way care is taken in homes. As homeowners, a great deal of time is spent on the home because it represents represents a major accomplishment and investment. investment. The sacrifices that arc made to accumulate a down payment and become a first-time buyer, and the pride that homeowners have when looking at their home and knowing that their family has a place of their own are the reasons for pride of home ownership. The benefits of home ownership arc truly wide and varied. In addition to pride, homes give their owners other emotional benefits such as security security and joy. It is no wonder that home ownership makes the owners feel so secure; after all, owning a home opens up many doors to the future. future. The key to those doors is the increasing increasing equity that builds up in the home. That equity helps to achieve many goals such as trading up to larger homes, building up retirement incomes, of helping children realize their dreams. There is no doubt that a home also brings joy into homeowners' lives. It is a place where birthday parties arc celebrated, family reunions or personal personal triumphs such as a new job or children's first steps take place. Home ownership not only has a positive impact oh families, but on communities as well. As a homeowner, homeowner, roots are established and a large financial investment into the community community is made when homes arc purchased. purchased. This fosters a strong commitment to the community, which is reflected in the time which homeowners spend working with other community members members to ensure it is a place everyone can be proud of. Many are involved in some kind of community activity, such as charitable work, neighbourhood neighbourhood clean-up days or volunteer work at a local school. A strong sense of community exists exists in both urban and rural communities. communities. In fact, distance often strengthens strengthens the bond. This is evident in many cases such as when distant neighbours neighbours work day and night to rebuild a town that has been ravaged by a tornado tornado - or homeowners generously donate donate money to a family which has lost its home in a fire. SPECTACULAR CENTURY HOME Completely restored Victorian home in village atmosphere. Immaculate hardwood hardwood floors, country kitchen, manicured manicured lawn and the list goes on. $225,000. Brad Hockln & Bill Whyte. COUNTRY TOUCH Just seconds from Newcastle Village, this super clean custom-built, 3 bedroom, bedroom, 3-year old bungalow, offers all the modern amenities in quiet, secluded secluded surroundings. Call me now. $169,900. Brad Hockin. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Sept. 19, 2- 4 p.m. EXTRAS GALORE! 3 bedroom with partial ensuite, Roman tub, separate shower. Eat-in greenhouse greenhouse kitchen with Hollywood lighting, dishwasher. Fireplace with hearth. Walkout. Close to schools, shopping and 401. $139,900. Al Beard. OPEN HOUSE Sunday, Sept. 19,2-4 p,m. COMMERCIAL CORNER IN BOWMANVILLE 2 storey, brick building. Largo parking area. Excellent location. $224,900. Brad Hockln. CLOSE TO EVERYTHING Neat, well cared for 3 + 1 bedroom, brick bungalow with carport and pool. Window air conditioner, central vac and much more. Near shopping, hospital hospital and schools. $149,500. Jack Ricard. Celebàllng Our20lhAnnh/èrsaiy 123 KING STREET EAST | BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO 416-623-4115 CHANGING YOUR STYLE? If freedom is your choice, why not try this 2 bedroom bungalow in Wilmot Creek. Beautifully decorated and backing backing on a green belt area, even golfing comes with this package. $79,900. Marg Bain. GIVETHIS ALOOKI renovated, 1 1/2 storey just "a short walk to downtown Oshawa. 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors and much more. Call me now. $112,500. Brad Hockin. Completely a she YOU'RE THE BOSS Property zoned Hamlet Residential for home occupation business. Ideal for antique lovers. Original wood trim, woodshop located in shed. All on one acre. Call me now. $141,900. Brad Hockln. INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY ' Newer, 3 bedroom bungalow in central Bowmanville. The big plus is the 2- bodroom in-law suite on the lower level. level. Call now to view. $139,900. Brad Hockln. 1 KING ST. W., rdwiuianvii i f FAMILY TRUST R9 « RR99 CORPORATION' . REALTOR 040*0044 2 BEDROOM BUNGALOW B 6 1 ÜÉ CONDO, PARKWOOD $ mmSE VILLAGE, COURTICE J'.TL $110,500. KING ST., NEWCASTLE Condo fees less than $100 DUPLEX, GREAT monthly, large living dining POTENTIAL $134,900. room with wood burning fire- Own a big chunk of Main place and French cfoors to Street! 66 x 132'lot, both units patio overlooking tennis courts, rented, good income. To view Call Betty Smith* 623-6622 or 987-4661. WOÊÊ LAND... ■bü LOTS OF LAND MAKE AN OFFER Bob Craig* * 108 ACRES farm land, south Orono. * 3/4 ACRE lots, Newtonville. * 2 ACRE estate lot, wooded, Garden Hill. * 8.5 ACRES development, Newtonville. 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Sunday, September 19th 2 - 4 p.m. 242 Andrew Street Newcastle $129,900. 6 Foster Creek Court Newcastle $184,900. 28 Hart Blvd. Newcastle $151,900. 9 Reml Court Newcastle $156,900. 5 Mill Street Orono $127,500. 1161 Oxford Street Oshawa $125,500. 210 King Street W. Newcastle $224,900. 56 Rhonda Blvd. Bowmanville $145,000. 99 Cedar Crest Beach Bowmanville $155,000. HERE'S THE SCOOP MOBILE HOME MOBILITY Here's the extras - rec room, games room, 2 This year round 5 year old trailer, sits on a treed lot baths, 3 bedrooms, bar, dining room, deck, fenced, in Cedar Park. Everything's included. Asking deep garage, etc. Bowmanville. $126,900. $19,900. Call Dirk Woudstra*, Sales Rep. 623-1336 RYAN REALTY SERVICE LTD usa* Nell Ryan OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY, 2 • 4 p.m. 142 MARTIN ROAD Exceptional homo, Approximately 1400 square foot. 3 bedrooms + main floor don or bedroom, cozy roc room with woodslovo. Central air. Many more features. All lor $119,900. Call 434-5128 for information. 00 SUNIL REALTY INC. REALTOR 124 GEORGE STREET NEWCASTLE Dotnchod' 3 bodroom, 2 otoroy, 4 yonr old homo on 1G9 II. Lovoly 10 x 10 It. family addition with Gao Plroplaco, Sliding Glaoo door walkout onto 12 x 14 ll, dock from family room. Slnglo attachod garago, doubla pavod drlvoway. Includoo Contrai Air, Coniral Vacuum and 4 appliances. $129,900. To view call Abraham Hypollte 434-6777 24 hrs. Toll Free Pager 1-416-551-6801 Over 30 Years Quality Real Estate Service 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 NIAllOH CENTURY HOME 1.75 aero trood lot In quaint Orono villngo. 4 bodroomo, family room with fireplace, country kltchon, formal dining room, plus much moro. $269,900. Charlie Reid', G23-3393 or 983-5914. ! COUNTRY HOMEAND BARN AT MAPLE ■ 0R0VE 3 bodroom bungalow, Eat-In oak kltchon with walkout to covorod dock, llroplaco In living room, 39' x 2V barn will) walor and hydro, 4 box stalls and haylolt. Plus stool dotnchod workshop and chlckon houso. Asking $179,000. lor this 3,14 aero parcel. Chit Jackson*, 023-3393 or 203-8377. SUPER SIDESPLIT-$129,900. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, family room and rec room. Lot backs onto groonbelt, Orono. Charlie Reid', 623-3393 or 983-5914. COUNTRY HOME ONLY $122,500.! 3 bedrooms, renovated "country kitchen", many upgrades includes bath, windows and roof. Woodburning stove in living room, detached garago, 120' x 180' lot, Near Shirley Rd„ Port Perry. chût Jackson', 623-3393 or 263-8377. ORONO COUNTRYSIDE-$175,900. 5 tovols, main floor family room, 20 x 40' inground pool. Custom built, llroplaco, many extras. Charlie Raid', 023-3393 or 983-5914. HSi - $31,9001 $31,900.1 $31,900.1 Spotless 2 bodroom GO' rnobllo homo In pmk sotting overlooking Graham Crook. Parking lor 3 cars, largo patio running length of trailer. Won't last long at this prlco. Nowcasllo. Terry Witherspoon', 023-3393 or 903-0290. 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