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; Page 12 The Clarington/Courtice Independent, Bowmanvillc, Saturday, February 13,1999 Real Estate Board Names Directors Members of the Durham Region Real Estate Board have appointed their directors for 1999. Lucien Lambicr will serve as 1999 president. Pictured arc: Top Row L-R: (Directors) J. Warren Fromm, George Schwartzcnhaucr, John Phillips, Jose Jeronimo, Bill Schatzmanp, Rod Doris. Bottom L-R: Ian Smith (Ex-Officio Director), Ted McCracken, (Immediate Past President), Lucien Lambicr (President), B. Cail Maclean (Executive Officer). 4-H Group gets Underway Blackstock News by Joyce Kelly The twentieth annual Robert Fletcher Memorial Mixed Bonspiel held at the Blackstock Curling Club on Saturday was a great success. Twelve teams provided provided keen curling throughout the day. which the many observers enjoyed. The "Draw to the Button" created much interest and was won by Grant Micklcwright. Following the delicious dinner prepared and served by Andrea Weir and her helpers, Diana Fletcher presented the trophy in memory memory of her Dad, to the Bonspiel winners winners Kent Beddows, Lean ne Goslin, Brad Goslin and Heather Ferguson. Second place was won by Joy Rudkin, Grant and Laura Micklcwright,Tim Lizotte, Lawrence VanCamp. This team was just one quarter of a point behind the winners. winners. Third place winners were Paul Vaneyk, Doris and Perry Grande! and Gail Cameron. The silent auction brought consider- OPEN HOUSE SUN., FEBRUARY 14 l-4p.ni., 21 FLAXMAN AVE. Lorraine Van Alstyne Sales Rep. A home for your sweetheart, clean as a pin! Just move into this beautifully decorated 3 bedroom, 2 storey. Gleaming hardwood floors, central air, oak cupboards, finished basement. A must see! Your host Lorraine Van Alstyne 697-1700 ,▼«. Liberty N. to Cone. St. E., turn right, left on Jr ▼ Kershaw and right on Flaxman. Follow signs. T Sutton Group Dynamic Realty Inc. (905) 697-1700 or 1 -888-226-2230 oj p Del's Mortgage Watch Today's Best Rate for First Mortgages. * Best Rates as of February IOth, 1999 ADJUSTABLE RATE H0RT6AGE... 5.54% 6 Months 6.05% 4 Year 6.10% 1 Year 5.90% 5 Year 6.05% 2 Year 5.95% 7 Year 6.35% 3 Year 6.10% 10 Year 6.32% NOTE: We handle the transfer of an existing mortgage at No Cost! WE ALSO ARRANGE: • Second Mortgages • Credit Lines • Personal Loans CALL: DEL DYKSTRA 697-3300 |_TQ|\l FINANCIAL LTD. I Division Street MORTGAGES Bowmanville Royal LePage - Frank Report "Jump Start Spring Selling // When you are getting ready to put your properly on the market, there are a myriad of things to think about, to prepare for and fo organize. Here's one of the pitfalls to watch out fori Pricing Incorrectly Every seller wants to realize as much money as possible when he tells his home. But a listing price that is too high often gets the seller less than a price that is at market value. If your house is not priced competitively, people looking in your price range will reject your house in favour of other, larger homes for the same price. At the same time, the people who should be looking at your house will not see it because it is priced over their headsl Over pricing usually increases time on the market and that adds to the carrying costs. Ultimately, many For More Information, Call Today! overpriced properties sell below market value. Points To Remember ✓ Should you select an agent based on selling price? ✓ We've invested a lot of money in our home ... what's the difference between cost and selling price? ✓ What really is market value? ✓ How do we set the asking price? ✓ Why couldn't we just try it for a while at that price? ✓ How does the principle of substitution affect your home's value? Once you learn these principles, you'll know how to sell your house for the best price. Not only that, you'll know how to avoid paying too much for any house you buy for the rest of your lifel ROYAL LEPAGE ■■■llllllllllllllllllllll FRANK REAL ESTATE lndc[»ndcntly Ovmcd and Operated, Broker Customer Service Guaranteed Compétitive Rates Guaranteed 234 King Street East Bowmanville, Ontario LI C 1P5 John Fowler Sales Roprosonlalivü Bus: (905) 623-3393 Tor: (905) 686-1035 Fax: (905| 623-9574 Res: (905) 623-7928 Why it Pays to Use A Realtor This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) for the benefit of consumers consumers in the real estate market. market. A home is the largest, single purchase most of us will ever make. We want the perfect fit for the best price possible. Rarely does the home we finally finally select stack up to our original ideal. But, if we do our homework homework and shop around, most of us will be delighted with our purchase. Not only does it pay to shop around for the perfect home, but for the individual who can help you get the most for your money - a Realtor. By Realtor, we mean a licensed real estate professional who is a member of a local real estate board as well as the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) and, in Ontario, the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). When you work with a Realtor, you can expect strict adherence to provincial law and to a national code of ethics. Advantages of using A professional Realtors offer a wealth of knowledge and experience in finding properties in your price range and homes that match your individual needs. These professionals can help you understand property financing, taxes, insurance and the steps you'll have to take to complete a real estate transaction. A Realtor can provide you with information on schools, transportation and other services services in different neighbourhoods. In addition, you have direct access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) which provides up-to-date details on a wide variety of properties in the markets markets you're exploring. Selecting a Realtor When looking for a Realtor, don't just pick the first person who promises to turn your dream to reality. Do some research. Interview several Realtors before making any decisions. Ask friends, family, co- workers and neighbours who have recently purchased properly properly for the names of Realtors they have had good experiences with. Prepare a list of questions to ask, such as: llow many properties have they sold in the last six months? How long lias the firm they work with been around? Do they have access to MLS? Also ask for references. When purchasing a home, a Realtor can act as a mediator, a matchmaker and as an advisor. But be sure you enjoy working with this person. The more comfortable you feel, the more pleasant the home-buying process will be. What to expect A Realtor will: • Review your "needs" and "wants" in a home and help you to better establish the price range of properties you can consider. • Answer your questions about the markets you're interested interested in and help you compare homes from one neighbourhood neighbourhood to the next. A Realtor should know these markets thoroughly and be on lop of new home listings as they occur. • Preview properties that lit your budget and expectations. This is a great time saver. Ideally, you should only have to visit a handful of homes to make a wise and informed selection. • Make appointments to show you candidate homes in consultation with you. • Explain the various financing financing alternatives available and provide up-to-date information on interest rates and mortgage options. • Act as a mediator to off-set potential conflicts between you and the seller. • Draw up a legally-binding contract and assist you with all the details required to make a successful transaction. • Advise you when to bring. in the other professionals you'll need such as a lawyer, lender, home inspector, insurance broker broker and others. able excitement with keen competition competition on the bidding. bidding. A very successful successful day. On another nasty Tuesday evening, there were 8 tables of cards with the following following winners - Mary Shortridge, Vivian Kidd, Harold Crawford, Elaine Bailey, Don Putsey, Jean Johnson and Richard Potter. Lucky draws were won by Don Putsey, Wm. Dunn, Gary Nottenboom (2), Tony Bloeman and May Shortridge. At the United Church on Sunday morning a special presentation of a number of "Voices United" in words only were donated by the choir and dedicated to the memory of Lois Luke who was a choir member, a dedicated member of the congregation congregation and before that of Raglan United Church. Reverend D. Shearman used "Spiritual Discipline" as the topic of his fine sermon. Flowers were placed in the sanctuary in loving memory of Hector Shortridge. In keeping with the day, there will be a Pancake Supper at the United Church on Tuesday, February 16 beginning at 4:30 p.m. If you can attend, mark your calendar now. Eileen McLaughlin and Joyce Kelly spent from Thursday until Sunday at Quebec City where Joyce attended the Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions annual convention. The Winter Carnival was happening at the same time so they enjoyed several several of its events. Last call for members of the Blackstock Agricultural Society who arc interested in attending the convention convention of Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies in Toronto next week. Call Janice Bccchey immediately immediately to make arrangements. 4-H is starting for girls and boys 10 years (as of January 1, 1999) and older. The Project is Art. The first meeting is February 17, 1999 at Blackstock United Church. Registration is at 6:30 p.m. and the meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Membership fee for 1999 is $20.00. There will be an additional cost for materials for this club. For more information call Gail Johns at 986- 4484. Grand Master Visits Local IOOF Lodges Grand Master Robert G. Fox of The Grand Lodge of Ontario, The Independent Order of Odd Fellows (IOOF), makes his Official Visit on February 13th, 1999 to Durham to promote this year's projects and a new membership drive. Members from Lodges in Port Hope, Bowmanvillc, Cobourg, Millbrook, Orono and area will meet at the Durham Memorial Temple at 16 Cumberland St. in Port Hope and attend their Valentine's dance. The projects include "A Helping Hand". IOOF has distributed 10,000 shopping bags to all its lodges to have them filled and brought to their local food banks. This will put 100,000 lbs. into the food banks of Ontario. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a fraternal organization organization whose 17,000 + members pledged themselves to treat others as brothers and sisters. There are 159 Odd Fellow and 190 Rcbekali Lodges in Ontario. Realty Shirmax 214 King St. E., Bowmanville DO YOtl KNOW WHfiT YOUR PROPERTY IS WORTH? Call me now for a Market Evaluation without cost or obligation. 623-4445 or Res. (905) 786-2911 WILMA ENTWISLE 1-800-264-3963 Sales Rep. 4 + 1 BEDROOMS - $164,000. "PICTURE PERFECT" inside and out. Prime area. 3 + 1 bedrooms, in-law suite in finished basement. Loaded with extras. Priced to sell! $158,900. CALL KEN VICKERY, Choice of Service Durham Realty Inc. CHOICE OF / * 905 * 432 ( ; 2 r TJ= 6,9 ' ,68S SERVICE 600 King St. E., Oshawa, ON L1H 1G6 DURHAM REALTY INC Bowmanville. Large renovated kitchen 2V x 1 V with built- in dishwasher, built-in oven, counter top range and walkout walkout to patio. Main floor family room with fireplace and walkout to heated inground pool. Main floor laundry. Professionally finished basement with wet bar. HOUSE WANTED - BOWMANVILLE | have serious buyers for a 4 bedroom home with finished basement, main floor family room and fireplace. If you have such a home and interested in selling, please call Frank Lambe. COLDUieU. BANtijSRO For details call Frank Lambe, Coldwell Banker 1 st Toronto East Realty (905) 420-4200. j r 52 King St. West Bowmanville Phone: (905) 623-2453 Fax: (905) 623-0136 PETER KOWAL _ Real Estate Limited Broker SERVING BOWMANVILLE AND AREA SINCE 1955 mi 1.8 ACRE PROPERTY with 48 ft. x 24 ft. steel workshop and attractive two storey home. Nice country area with good access to 401. IDEAL FOR CAR ENTHUSIAST!! Call Sales Rep. John Bate for details 623-2453 (Bus.) or 697-1619 (Res.) YEAR ROUND HOME ON LITTLE LAKE near Colborne. Log home with skylights, cathedral ceiling, stone fireplace, high basement basement and terrific view. Lot is 175 x 200. Just $118,900. Call Sales Rep. John Bale al 623-2453 (Bus.) or 697-1619 (Res.) BUILDING LOTS: Hwy. 2, Newcastle Langstaff Road Rice Lake Island Snowden Township IT'S A GOOD TIME TO LIST!!-WE HAVE CLIENTS WAITING FOR NICE BUNGALOW IN BOWMANVILLE PLEASE GIVE US A CALL) 623-2453. 118 ft x 362 ft $54,900. 6.15 acres $44,900. 3/4 acre $31,900. 90x693 $15,900. royal lepage ■HHBniiiliiiiimiiiiiiiii FRANK REAL ESTATE Broker Independently Owned and Operated 234 King Street East, Bowmanville Telephone 623-3393 Toronto Line 686-1035 LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! This 3 bedroom brick bungalow features updated windows and roof, 165 foot deep lot with huge workshop. Walking distance to all conveniences. Asking $114,900. Call Josie Doxtater** at 623-3393. CONDO - ONLY $63,900. Spotless one bedroom condo with walkout to balcony. Beautiful view. Ideal for retirees, couples, "snowbirds", etc. Central Bowmanville. Why rent when you can buy? Call Ann Van Dyk* at 623-3393 or 623-4638. COUNTRY ONE ACRE LOTS Gas heat, all levies have been paid. Backing onto open fields. Just listed at $63,900. per lot. Call Charlie Reid* 623-3393 or 983-5914. Rf/HkC îïïf$ P - \ cornerstone realty ltd., realtor 104 King St E, Bowmanville 623-6000 Call Linda McLennan* Associate Broker 623-6000 NEW LISTING 4 bedroom, detached on a 70 x 140 ft. lot. Living room with gas fireplace. Separate dining room. 7 year old inground pool. Finished rec. room and extra room down. New gas furnace 1998. $162,900. NEW LISTINGS! Doug Bowmanville - 2 years Humphrey" °' c * " 0XC0 H 0n * 3 bed- Member of room homo ' vacant ' fc&sst-'-sa; 623-6000 $159 ' 900 ' Call Doug Humphrey** 623-6000 or 428-1206 (Tor.) Absolutely impeccable 4 bedroom bedroom family homo in Newcastle. Includes Interlock driveway, sidewalk sidewalk and palio, plus a dream kitchen, 3 bathrooms and family room wilh lircplaco. Newcastle location-Asking $198,000, OLD TIME CHARMER Conltny homo will! 3 + 2 bod- rooms, Walking dislanco to Paul town. Updated oat-ln kltcliun n„ i nnnr « with oak cablnots, Largo living uv utigvr room w m, n r0 piaco, separate SnlOS Hop. dining room, hardwood lloors, 2 R93-R000 nr baths, High finished bosomonl TT . ,, with family room and so much loronio Lino mom gii 0wg to poilociion. 420-1206 Asking $169,000. Try (in olforl WHY RENT??? Fraohold ond unit town- liouso, |ust llko n somt dolacltod. Oulsldu access to backyard. Attached gnrago, llnlshod bnsomonl, 3 ballts, master ensuite, bright kllclton, walkout Iront dining room to loncud yard. Don't mist! thlsonol Asking $110,000, Try (in olforlll Marg Bain* Sales Rep. Call for details at (905) 623-6000 Mb,'? BUNGALOW IN TOWN This 2 + 1 bedroom home has 2 - 3 pc. baths, separate living room and dining rooms, a den which overlooks the garden and a front verandah, all on a well matured lot. Asking $129,900. BIG AND ROOMY! Ron Moore* Sales Rep. This nice 3 bedroom semi on a large fenced lot in Bowmanville dose to schools, foaturos large principal rooms, hardwood flooring, flooring, country kltchon with walkout to dock. Priced to sell at $113,500. You snooze you lose. Call now Ron Moore* 623-6000 24HR PAGER % &i IMAGINE h:| Privacy hodgos a plcturosquo stream, maturo vtm.w mum | roüSi surrounding your quality built homo. Float costs loss than $500.00 annually. Plcnse cnll David to make this dream a rcnIHyl AIsq $170,900. - Sldospllt with In-lnw apt. $33,900. -- Blackstock lot $39,900. -Village 1/2 acre David Passant** Assoc. Broker I'll licit) you with your "homework" For Conlldontlnl Market Appraisals, ask lor Dnvld Passant", Associate Broker, (905) 62343000.