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I V The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, July 27, 1994 13 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 lo the value of the space occupied by the error in the advertisement. Please phone 623-3303 and ask for the Real Estate Sales Department Extinguishers Should be Part of Every Home's Safety Plan Fire extinguishers should be included included in your family's fire safety plan to help prevent small fires from spreading, says First Alert, the nation's nation's leading supplier of home security security and fire safety products. Most domestic domestic fires occur in the kitchen, and, according to fire prevention officers, more than 70 per cent can be controlled controlled by a fire extinguisher. "For maximum safety, homes should be equipped with fire extinguishers," extinguishers," says Jim Hind, general manager of BRK Brands Canada, makers of First Alert products. "They should be a part of every family's fire safety plan, along with smoke alarms and an escape plan. Fire extinguishers extinguishers save lives and decrease property damage. "Some people think that fire extinguishers extinguishers are intimidating, but in fact they are very easy to use and maintain." maintain." According to the Ontario Fire Marshal, in 1992, 96 deaths occurred and more than $160 million worth of Chattels and Fixtures: What do They Mean? This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) for the benefit of consumers in the real estate market. If you're thinking of selling your home, you're probably wondering whether you should take the custom- made window coverings with you - or whether that entertainment unit you had specially made for your family family room should really be sold with the house. Undoubtedly, these items may be hard to part with. On the other hand, they will probably make your home much more attractive to potential purchasers. purchasers. if you include them in the sale. In fact, it's quite common for, vendors to include some items that would normally be considered as "chattels" - such as drapes and appliances appliances - in the sale of their homes, as an extra incentive to buyers. Fixtures Fixtures, on the other hand, are a different matter altogether and arc basically basically things that arc attached to the property - like light sockets, a hot tub or electric wall heaters. The law is not always crystal clear about what constitutes a fixture - but your realtor will guide you through the listing process and help you decide decide and clarify what you want to include include in the sale of your home. Special Circumstances There may be special circumstances circumstances where something that might ordinarily ordinarily be considered as a fixture is not to be included in the sale - like the antique crystal chandelier you had imported from France. Make sure this is clearly stated in the listing agreement - and more importantly importantly - in the agreement of purchase purchase and sale. If stated in the listing, realtors will point out the various items that arc not included in the sale to prospective prospective buyers before an offer to purchase purchase is made. Remove from Sight If you arc absolutely certain you want to keep certain items ,:l '~ like the À PETER KOWAL Real Estate Limited Broker f 52 King St. W., Bowmanville 623-2453 SERVI, \G ROW.UA WII.I.E AXI) AREA SEXCE 1955 The Little Office That's Big on Service PRICE REDUCED TO $69,500. on this 2 bedroom semi. What a great start for 1st time buyers. a? COMMERCIAL LOCATION One-of-a-kind distinctive property on King Street, Bowmanville. Imagine what you could do with thisl Call office to arrange a viewing. INVESTMENT PROPERTIES 4 unit Income property - on King Street. Listed at $275,000, 3 unit Income property - great condition, real yaid and double garage, High visibility location for commercial unit. BUILDING LOTS Build your own cottage on Rack Island, Rice Lake. Hydro • docking and parking included. $39,900, Hwy, #2, Newcastle. Great building lot near Brownsvilli Road. 118 ft, frontage. Well. LIST PRICE: $59,900. YOU CAN RELY ON OUR "KOWALITY" SERVICE. Call 905-623-2453 © bookcase you had made to blend with the unique woodwork in your home - you may even want to remove these items from your home before you put it up for sale. That way, no potential purchasers will see them, fall in with them and insist that they be included in the sale. Some items on the property such as water heaters or water softeners arc often provided on a rental basis. If this is the case, you should exclude the items from the purchase price and the purchaser should be asked to assume assume the rental. . Describe Items to by Included Items that are to be included should be described along with their location in or on the property. Remember, if you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to talk to your realtor. He or she is a trained professional who will help guide you smoothly through the selling process. Bank of Canada Governor Speaks To Local Realtors The Governor of the Bank of Canada, Canada, Mr. Gordon G. Thiessen, will be the Special Guest Speaker at the 40th Anniversary Dinner of the Durham Durham Region Real Estate Board (formerly (formerly the Oshawa and District Real Estate Board) on September 8th, 1994. The 40th Anniversary Dinner will be held at the Pickering Recreation Complex on Valley Farm Rd. in Pickering. The members of the Board will be attending an Education Seminar Seminar in the afternoon from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. as well as a Trade Fair. This will be followed by Cocktails at 6 p.m. and the dinner will commence at 7 p.m. Ail local Realtors, Mayors, politicians politicians and business members of our communities in Durham Region will be invited to attend this 40th Anniversary Anniversary Dinner. The price of tickets for non-members will be $35.00. This event will also be the "kick off" for the Board's Ontario Home Week, "Open House Sweepstakes". The members of Durham Region Real Estate Board will be hosting "Open Houses" during the month of September. Any potential Purchasers attending these Open Houses will be eligible to enter a ballot for a draw that will take place during Ontario Home Week, September 26, 1994, and the winner of the "Sweepstakes" will receive a caslt prize towards the down payment of a home as well as many other prizes related to purchasing purchasing a home. For further information on the dinner dinner tickets, please call the Board office office at (905) 723-8184 or President, Anita Witty at (905) 683-8661. property was lost in residential fires in which no fire extinguisher was used. This compares to three deaths and a loss of $6 million in fires in which a home fire extinguisher was used. In most cases, if there is a fire, get your "family out of the house first. Then call the fire department. However, However, if the fire is small, and limited to a contained area such as a stove top or garbage bin, use your fire extinguisher. extinguisher. How to use a fire extinguisher • Install extinguishers in the kitchen, kitchen, basement and garage, and on every every floor of your home, in plain view. They should be near the exit, but convenient convenient to fire hazards. • For rechargeable units, check the pressure gauge every month to ensure the unit is holding its charge. Disposable Disposable units can be tested by simply pushing down the pressure test button. button. • If there is a fire, get your family out of the house first, and call the fire department. However, if the fire is small, and limited to a contained area such as a stove top or garbage bin, use your fire extinguisher. • For oven or stove fires, turn off the heat as soon as possible. Do not attempt to move the hot or burning pan. For electrical fires, unplug the appliance or shut off the power as soon as possible. • Stand back from the fire, especially especially a grease fire (which can splatter) splatter) and aim the extinguisher nozzle at the base of the fire, squeeze the handle, and sweep from side to side. Move closer as you spray. • If the fire does not go out right away, get out of the house and call the fire department. • After using a rechargeable-type extinguisher, no matter how much extinguishing agent has been used, consider the unit empty and have it refilled as soon as possible. • You can remove fire extinguisher extinguisher stains on clothes with a paste of dry starch and water. Let the paste sit for awhile. Mount your fire extinguisher in plain view, near the exit, in the kitchen, basement and garage, and on each floor of your home. Every camper, cottage and car should also be equipped with a fire extinguisher. First Alert fire extinguishers arc available in several models to suit every need: kitchen, garage/ workshop, general household, heavy duty, commercial and auto. Ensure that you match the extinguisher extinguisher to the type of fire. Residential fire extinguishers fall into three main classes: ordinary combustibles (Class A), flammable liquids (Class B) and energized electrical equipment (Class C). me taoei on tne lire extinguisher will tell you which type of fire it is intended for. Many household fire extinguishers arc multi-purpose, and arc labelled for all three types of fires. Fire extinguisher maintenance is essential. For rechargeable units, check the pressure gauge every month to ensure the unit is'holding its charge. Disposable units can be tested tested by simply pushing down the pressure pressure test button. After using a rechargeable rechargeable type extinguisher, no matter matter how much extinguishing agent has been used, consider the unit empty empty and have it refilled as soon as possible. possible. BRK Brands Canada, a division of BRK Electronics, Inc., is the Canadian Canadian distributor of First Alert fire extinguishers, extinguishers, smoke alarms, rechargeable flashlights, safes and lighting control products. Head office is located in Rexdale, Ontario. WmmMf cornerstone realty ltd., realtor 104 king st. e., bowmanville ** Associate Brokers * Sales Representatives Children's Mirarte Network SPONSORED BY RfiftttC* 428-1206 (Toronto Line) RE/MAX experience gets results! Call us First! GO FOR nil Well kept 2 storey home, 3 bedrooms, updated bath, and priced to sell. Call for more details. Ellen Bush**, Assoc. Broker 623-6000 24 hr. pager Ron Moore* Sales Rep. 623-6000 24 hr. 623-9263 (res.) NOW THAT'S LOVELY! Lovely Location: Quiet street, quiet village. 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For your viewing call Leonard Wells* or Helen Bonnet* 623-3393. SERVICE WE LISTEN " Listen, Understand, And Dreams Can Come True" We believe that expression and live by it. We pay close attention lo what you tell us, then follow through with the services you expect. Whether you are buying or selling a home, we are prepared to hear you out - to let you share all your real estate dreams, desires and expectations with us. It's the only way we van understand the direction you wish to take and the only way we can influence the outcome. After we listen, we are also prepared lo follow through with action - die kind that can make a difference to you and your family. FOR DOUBLE THF SERVICE THAT WILL MOVE YOU, CALL TWO PROVEN PROFESSIONALS LARGE LOT CENTRAL BOWMANVILLE Must ntovol This "cool" 3 bedroom homo Is a ploasuro lo show. Offorod al $133,500. To view call Leonard Wells* or Helen Bonnet* 623-3393. Leonard Wells* Res. 623-781/ Helen Bonnot* Res. 623-8536 AVAILABLE ANYTIME ©