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The Independent, Canadian Statesman Weekender. Bowmanville, Saturday, December 18, 1993 Housing Starts Gain for Third Consecutive Month Housing construction rose 3.1 per of its highest levels this year. The cent in November for a third consec- strong performances reflected a surge utive monthly gain, reported Canada in starts of social housing units in Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Ontario and further strength in the Total starts reached a seasonally ad- British Columbia multiple market," justed annual rate (SAAR)* of said Gilles Proulx, Chief Economist 171,300 units, up from a revised lev- at CMHC's Market Analysis Centre, el of 166,200 units in October. "By "contrast, the market for single Urban starts of single-detached detached dwellings remains in the dwellings fell 7.3 per cent to 63,200 range of 60,000 - 65,000 units where units (SAAR) in November, from it has stayed most of the year, reflect- of the increase could be traced to multiple-unit housing, as a result of a surge in government assisted rental starts. Starts of single-detached dwellings inched down. British Columbia urban starts gained further strength rising to 43,900 units (SAAR) in November, following a rate of 38,100 units in October. The gain was due to higher construction of multiple units, especially especially affordable row housing units for the condominium tenure. Starts of single-detached dwellings fell marginally. marginally. Urban starts in Quebec fell further to 22,300 units (SAAR), from 24,300 units in October. The decline was concentrated in single-detached homes while multiple unit construc tion edged up. Single-detached construction construction slid under the 10,000 unit mark in November, one of the lowest levels since 1982. Activity fell in the Prairie region's urban centres to 17,000 units (SAAR) in November, from 19,700 units in October. Activity was marginally lower in the Atlantic region to 7,200 units. 68,200 in the previous month. Multiple Multiple unit construction, however, jumped 14.5 per cent to 79,800 units (SAAR), from 69,700 units reached in October. "The November rise in multiple units lifted the monthly result to one ing the slow performance of resale housing and the job market," Proulx added. Urban housing starts in Ontario rose to 52,600 units (SAAR) in November, November, their best level in 18 months, up from 48,400 units in October. All HOCKIN Vu ITl Real Estate with Betty Smith THE LAST MINUTE APPOINTMENT Once you list your home for sale with a realtor, it's up to your agent to find a buyer for you in as short a period of time as possible. Most viewing appointments will be set well in advance and at times convenient for both Vendors and Purchasers. Sometimes however, prospective purchasers are from out of the area, on very tight schedules, and often arrive in our offices unexpectedly. This requires us to make those dreaded last minute appointments. Don't get annoyed! Believe me, these are often your best prospects and many sales are consummated as a result of a last minute appointment! Why? Purchasers who are transferring into an area are usually on short College Students Receive Awards For Landscaping Two Durham College students won awards from the Canadian Interior Interior Landscape Conference held recently recently at the Royal Botanical Gardens Gardens in Burlington. Ron Iamonaco, Brooklin, and Cindy Bierworth, Port Hope, both second year Interior Design students placed third with their plantscape of an existing building, using the Whitby Whitby Recreation Centre as their subject, and "Nature's Remedies - Mind, Body and Soul" as their theme. The competition was open for the first time to all Ontario college and university students studying Architecture, Architecture, Interior Design and Landscape Landscape Architecture. "We are thrilled with this win. We chose the Whitby Recreation Centre" because of it's importance to the community," says Ron Iamonaco. "The competition enabled us to make contacts with professionals in the industry industry which I'm sure will help in our search for careers when we graduate." graduate." Cindy Bierworth felt, "There was more to the competition than just the award. It was a great opportunity to sec the work that other schools arc doing, and to find out the criteria that professionals use in judging presentations." presentations." The Interior Design Arts Program at Durham is a three year diploma program preparing graduates for careers careers in interior design, design consulting, consulting, window display design, and office space planning. The Interior Design diploma is accepted as part of the requirement for writing the registration registration examination set by the National National Council for Interior Design Qualification Qualification (NCIDOQ). househunting visits. They don't have the luxury of time on their sides and they want and need a house now - not in six month's time. The busy or out- of-town prospect is more apt to make an immediate offer than is the one who has all the time in the world. 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T: W. •SSw*, ; e Charlie Reid SUPER FAMILY HOME - $106,900. 623-3393 CUSTOM BUILT BACKSPLIT - ORONO PONTYPOOL 3 bedrooms, hardwood floors, upgraded 4 bedrooms, 2 up, 2 down, eat-in kitchen, ? r F e1, ,amily ro ?7 ™ th fire P lace ' "Parale rec room with stove, nicely decorated, 58 x ■ pB. 9 r °° m ' P " Call Charlie Reid*. 623-3393 or 983-5914. files FABULOUS HOBBY FARM Iris Fowler* All buildings are only 14 years old. 1,600 623-3393 square foot custom built home. Hip roof, barn 30 x 60, large implement shed, 22 acres with a stream, just listed at $239,000. North of Newtonville. It A REAL GEM ON 1/2 ACRE - PONTYPOOL Brick backsplit has family room with woodstove, plus rec room. 4 levels finished, heated garage. $149,900. Call Iris Fowler* at 623-3393 or (705) 932-2621 for an appointment. to our November Achievers! Rozmin Awadia* Josie Doxtater* Iris Fowler* Charlie Reid* John Shewchuk* Terry Witherspoon*