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O Page 14 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanville, Saturday, August 2, 1997 Home Building Activity Down in Month of June Real Estate News National housing starts fell in June to 140,200 units, seasonally adjusted at an annual rale (SAAR)*, reported Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). Although the June figure was 7.9 per cent lower than the May rale of 152,300 units, housing starts remained ahead of last year's pace of 134,900. Single-detached construction construction dropped 7.4 per cent to 67,800 units, while multiple building starts declined 11.9 per cent to 49,500 units. "This lull in new construction construction mirrors the pause in existing home sales the previous month," said Michel Laurence, Senior Economist at CMHC's Market Analysis Centre. "Low mortgage rates pulled housing markets higher early in the year, and we expect a similar similar impact later this year as a result of recent job creation." creation." Urban housing starts in Ontario fell 14.7 per cent in June. Both multiple and single-detached single-detached construction were down. Fewer starts in the Toronto area more than offset gains in other urban centres in the province. British Columbia posted 5.8 per cent fewer urban starts. Single-detached construction construction was lower in June than in May, particularly in Vancouver and Victoria. Starts of multiple units were also down. New construction fell 4.0 per cent in Quebec over the same period as an increase in multiple starts was offset by a decline in single- detached. Rental apartment activity outpaced that of condominiums. Urban construction fell in all three Prairie provinces from the previous month. However, Alberta activity remained ahead of last year's pace. Urban home building picked up in the Atlantic region, with a greater number number of starts in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Construction maintained its pace in Newfoundland. Carden Grows Beautifvlly Muriel Shackelton's home was one of eight locations on a recent Bowmanville Horticultural Society Garden Tour. Shackelton's gardens are small, but inviting. The beds consist of a mixture of annuals and prenennials. She has a number of statues in her garden and loves to mix colours together to enliven the look. O Information Notice OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION SESSION Wednesday, August 6th, 1997 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Newcastle Town Hall 20 King Street West, Newcastle Village Representatives from the Port of Newcastle Kaitlin Group Along with The Municipality of Clarington Planning Department will be available to answer questions and discuss development plans and applications for The Port of Newcastle Housing Development. You are invited to attend. If you have questions and are unable to attend you can contact the Kaitlin Group at (416)495-7050. sutton group-excel realty inc. 600 Grandview St. S., Unit #8, Oshawa, Ontario Ellie Kinnear Sales Representative (905) 721-1144 BOWMANVILLE BUNGALOW! $147,500. Sitting on a private 150 foot lot back ing onto open fields, this lovely all brick home'is a must see for those seeking a bungalow. Central air, central central vac, finished rec room, 4th bedroom, bedroom, sunroom and a modern familysized familysized kitchen. Call Ellie today. 721-1144. JUST - =A zA-, LISTED! $115,900. This lovely Bowmanville Freehold Townhome offers gas heat, central air, gleaming hardwood floors, loads of interlocking, fully fenced backyard, finished rec. room and more. Call Ellie today for details 721-1144. ANTIQUE LOVERS! $189,900. This huge century home sits on almost an acre within walking distance of the Village of Newcastle. Filled with the charm of the past including 2 staircases, formal living room, pine floors, original trim and country-sized kitchen and 2 porches for summer sitting and a double garage to store your extra antiques. Call Ellie for further details 721-1144. ALMOST 10 ACRES MINUTES FROM TOWN Lovingly maintained property with 2 plus one bedroom bungalow. Central air, fireplace, double garage, finished rec. room, heated concrete building (16 x 36 ft.), 18 dog runs. This licensed dog kennel with 330 foot frontage is offered at $249,900. Call Ellie for more details 721-1144. JUST LISTED! ONLY $138,900. Don't miss this beautiful backsplit in great Bowmanville location. 3 bedrooms, bedrooms, family room with fireplace, fully fenced backyard, 2 bathrooms, gas heat, central air and 5 appliances. appliances. This one won't last! Call Ellie today at 721-1144. JUST LISTED! $145,900. Located in Courtice, this beautifully kept home offers semi ensuite with separate shower and roman tub, gas heat, central air, bright kitchen with breakfast room, fireplace in living room, 5 appliances and more. Call Ellie at 721-1144. ONLY $115,900. OSHAWA If you're looking for your first home this could be it! Unique bungalow, with addition featuring cathedral ceiling, ceiling, large eat-in kitchen and family room with walk-out to deck, Gas heat, central air and 5 appliances. • Call Ellie at 721-1144. Call Ellie Kinnear (905) 721-1144 RF/W 1 fjUSfdlcornerstone realty ltd., realtor 623-6000 MONTHS MORTGAGE 'Some conditions apply. 104 King St. E., Bowmanville Call Linda McLennan** Associate Broker 623-6000 OPEN HOUSE Saturday, August 2,1:00 to 4:00 41 Hart Blvd., Newcastle Just listed! Tastefully decorated 4 level detached backsplit on 55' by 150' lot. Eat-in kitchen with sliding glass walkout to wrap around deck and fenced yard. Separate dining room with large bay window. window. Family room with gas fireplace. Priced at $149,900. Directions: Hwy. #2 to Rudell Rd., south to Hart Blvd. Follow signs. Call Linda McLennan** at 623-6000. NORTH END BUNGALOW On private treed lot, paved drive, large eat-in kitchen, 3+1 bedrooms, 2 - 4 pc. baths, in-làw potential, huge rec. room with air tight stove. Asking $132,900. David Passant** Assoc. Broker Over 22 Years of Service $108,jto0. 2 Storey semi, garage. ÊÊÊÉÊÉà Kt itlt Ki in«âlAM/ «lArkôHArv ; $152,900. Custom built bungalow, workshop. $159.900. Raised bunoalow. 2 kitchens. $159,M0. Raised bungalow, 2 kitchens. For a market evaluation of your home, please ask for David Passant**, Associate Broker, today! 623-6000. ATTENTION FIRST TIME BUYERS! A LITTLE BIT OF COUNTRY! Great view! Great location! Great price! Sitting on over 1/2 acre of a beautiful lot, this 11/2 storey home shows; to perfection - it features:» 3 bedrooms, master bedroom has an ensuite! • Newly renovated kitchen overlooking a duck-pond! • Huge stone fireplace in living rooml • 2 car coach house with heated workshop! • Easy access to 4011'» Central air and central vacl • Situated between Bowmanville and Newcastle! Priced to sell at $169,900. This lovely 3 bedroom bedroom semi sits on a quiet cul-de-sac, in ' Oshawa. Features eat-in kitchen with walk-out to deck. Newly installed upgrade carpel, ceramic ; tile entrance, newly finished finished rec room with gas fireplace, newly installed gas heating system, new root, shows a 10+. Priced at $123,900. First timers need just $6195. down. Call Ron Moore to view now! at 623-6000 • 24 hour pager Tony Klompmaker** Associate Broker Remax Cornerstone Realty 623-6000 or Res. 263-4448 RANCH BUNGALOW 4 bedrooms, finished basement, barn and all situated situated on a 10 acre hardwood lot within the extended Bowmanville town limits. This property has great future potential. Asking $259,900. Call Tony Klompmakér, Remax Cornerstone Realty Ltd. 623-6000. OPEN HOUSE Sunday August 3rd, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. 63 Centre St., Bowmanville Your hostesses Linda McLennan and Marg Bain will be there to greet you. In the Historic area of Town amidst a beautiful English Country Garden is this one-of-a-kind completely restored Century Home and tastefully finished detached coach house with living accommodation. Enjoy the heated inground pool and sunny back deck in this most beautiful setting. This is a story book home offered at $329,900. Call Linda McLennan** and Marg Bain* at 623-6000. Paul DeJager* 623-6000 or Res. 623-2712 BRIGHT AND CLEAN ASKING $139,000. 3 bedroom all brick two storey home, eat-in kitchen with walkout to large deck, separate dining room, 3 good size bedrooms, double garage fronting on a cul-de-sac, Must See! NATURE LOVERS DREAM ASKING $295,000. 3.75 acres with custom built home, with a large 3 car detached workshop garage. Full walkout lower level, too many upgrades to list. Situated on top of a hill nestled among the trees. Just minutes north of town, easy access to Oshawa.