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The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanvillc, Wednesday, March 3,1999 Page 11 f 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 to the value of the space occupied by the error in the advertisement. Please phone 623-3303 and ask for the Real Estate Sales Department J Natural Nut Grows Again Sandra Topper was thrilled when Oshawa's Hudson's Bay Store gave her the opportunity to show off her wares and services at their 'Home and Bridal Show'. Sandra spent four days last week in the department store representing her own product line and aromatherapy services. The Natural Nut Health Shop; Sandra's Bowmanvillc store, is proud to announce their relocation to one of Bowmanvillc's oldest buildings, at the corner of Division and King St. The grand reopening will be held on Wednesday, March 3rd. The Natural Nut will be expanding its retail floor space and will also occupy the second floor for a holistic treatment centre opening later in March. -Photo courtesy of Orono Times Make Your Home "Feel" Like Summer This Winter This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real E s tale A s s o c i a t i o n (OREA) for the benefit of consumers consumers in the real estate market. A cosy fire on a snowy, wind- chilled winter day can be very comforting. But so can a home with the warm, sunny, floral appeal of summer. summer. Getting your home to "feel" like summer year-round can be easy and fun. And it doesn't have to break your bank. Solariums, skylights and sun rooms arc the obvious solution. Sun rooms may not have glass roofs, but they still let the sun shine through. No matter what the season, if it's sunny outside, it's sunny inside. You also get to enjoy nature's other wonders. But these projects can be expensive and , sometimes disappointing. Unless you have appropriate shading, shading, skylights and solariums can be very warm in summer, even with air conditioning. conditioning. Color, texture, light and plants arc your best tools when it comes to creating a bright, airy, warm atmosphere in your home year-round. How to Burglarproof Your Home This article is provided by local Realtors and the Ontario Real Estate Assoc i ation (OREA) for the benefit of consumers consumers in the real estate market. Burglary. It's a homeowner's night m arc. Discovering one's home has been ransacked is a violation of pri vacy that stays with us long after we recover from the actual crime. In the past two decades, break and enter rates have risen dramatically dramatically in many communities. We arc. all vulnerable, but there arc precautions precautions we can take to discourage discourage burglars from hitting on our homes. The first step is to become aware that break- ins can happen anywhere, anytime. anytime. Don't wait until it happens to you, or the next door neighbor. The time to burglarproof burglarproof your home is now if you haven't already done so. Install an alarm system Statistic show a Hi/ 4/ Z/ . MUNICIPALITY OF NOTICE TO OCIR RESIDENTS jlaririglon 1999 DOG LICENCES Effective immediately, Clarington dog licences will be sold door to door by Mark Stewart of Animal Licensing Services Inc. Mr. Stewart will provide identification to show that he is authorized to sell licences on behalf of the Municipality. The Clarington Animal Services By-law requires that all dogs be licensed each year. The annual licence fee begins at $25.00 for the first and second dog per residence. Responsible pet ownership is encouraged with reductions in the licence fee for neuter/spay and rabies vaccine. We are able to return dogs to their owners with a simple telephone call if they are wearing a tag. Please protect your pet by purchasing a 1999 dog licence! If you require any further information, please contact our Animal Shelter at (905) 623-7651. Marie P. Knight Stanley, C.M.O., CMM II cs-ind. 6696 Deputy Clerk that homes with some form of alarm system are 15 times less likely likely to be broken into. An added advantage is that you can often get security-related discounts on your home insurance premiums. Before deciding deciding to install an alarm system, however, you should understand understand what these devices can and can't do. Some are very simple; others practically turn your home into a fortress. Most homeowners homeowners should aim for a 'System 'that" doesn't necessarily necessarily catch the burglar burglar in the act, but helps prevent major losses and damage - and is simple to maintain. maintain. Think like a burglar Before taking any further precautions, precautions, a home- owner needs to understand the mind of a burglar. Burglars fall into three typical categories, categories, depending on what they target target for in a home. The amateur is the most common. common. This individual individual is in their Win Tickets To Garden Show The Canadian Statesman, in co-operation with Rekker's Garden Gallery, is offering our readers a chance to win a pair of tickets to the "Canada Blooms" Garden Show in Toronto March 10 - 14. Just fill out the attached ballot and answer our skilltesting skilltesting question. We'll draw two pairs of tickets from all readers who correctly answer the question. Ballot Name. Phone It. Address _ Question; What (lower appears on the new Hag, for the Municipality ol'Ciarington? Answer; Hint: The answer is in an article in today's Statesman. Deadline for Entries: Mardi 8th Drop off your ballots during regular hours (8 a.m, - 5 p.m. weekdays) at flic ( lanadian Statesman office, or use the mail slot in the door after hours. 62 King St. West, ISowtnanville (905) 62.1-3303 late teens or twenties and burglarizes burglarizes most likely to supplement supplement a part-time income. They usually avoid homes with burglar burglar alarms, like to first stake out the homes they hit and will break-in using almost any tool, causing a lot of damage. They'll break in day or night, take money and anything small that can be converted to cash, then flee on fool. Dreams Really Do Come True We would like to express our deepest appreciation to everyone, that made my daughter's dream come true. Our trip was totally wonderful. Special thanks to the Golden Griddle Wish Foundation, and the businesses, Video King customers, friends and family. Also thanks go to Maple Grove School. Lots of love is being sent out to all of you. With special people like all of you, wishes and dreams do come true. From Rose, John and Abrhi- Rose. Introducing The New Standard of In Real Estate Service Masood Vatandoust Delivers Satisfaction Guaranteed 100% Satisfaction or My Commission Back That's right. When you employ Masood Vatandoust to sell your home, if, at the end of the transaction, you do not feel that Masood earned his commission, he will gladly give it back. No hassles, no questions asked. Masood believes that his real estate knowledge, outstanding marketing skills and a total commitment to service will convince you that he has indeed earned his commission. Call Masood today. You'll be glad you did, it's guaranteed. Sjirftoft Sutton Group Status Realty Inc. Masood Vatandoust Sales Representative 100% SATISFACTION (905) 436-0990 1 1 PETER KOWAL Real Estate Limited Broker 52 King St. West HJi Bowmanville E Phone: (905) 623-2453 Fax: (905) 623-0136 SERVING BOW MANVILLE ANl) AREA SINC E IV55 ATTENTION ALL CAR & TRUCK ENTHUSIASTS! Beautiful Country Home on 1.9 Acre Property has attached double garage PLUS separate steel 2 bay workshop with cement floor and furnace. This 3 bedroom, 2 storey home with finished rec room has municipal water and natural gas, Town conveniences in the Country - on good road with easy 401 access. There's a lot to see here. LIST PRICE $249,000. ATTENTION: 1ST TIME HOME BUYERS: Start home ownership nowl Just $88,900. for this 3 bedroom, two storey brick semi with garage and private drive. Walk to shopping. ASKING $120,900. for an attractive 3 bedroom semi close to 401 access in south Bowmanville. Huge living/dining room combined; combined; ceramic floor in kitchen and washroom; fenced yard; gas heat. On quiet court - call to see it today. Call Sales Rep. Doreen Tillson 623-2453. BUILDING LOTS HWY. #2-NEWCASTLE 118 ft. x 362 ft. $54,900. LANGSTAFF RD. 6.15Acres $44,900. LUTTERWORTH TWP. 1 Acre with cabin $29,900. Real Estate with Betty Smith Basement Apartments There are thousands of apartments existing in homes across Ontario - some legal and some not. It is legal for Ontario homeowners to have one self-contained self-contained apartment in their single family residence PROVIDED THAT THE UNIT MEETS BUILDING AND FIRE CODES AND REASONABLE PLANNING STANDARDS and these may vary according to municipal guidelines. To legalize apartments, inspections are needed from Ontario Hydro, your local Fire Department and the Building Inspection Department. These inspections inspections can be done for minimal fees and homeowners will be issued with inspection certificates confirming compliance once all requirements have been met. . CMHC financing is available on homes which have accessory apartments. HOWEVER, THE APARTMENT MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT LEGISLATION IN ORDER TO QUALIFY FOR FINANCING. Vendors will be required to provide certificates to purchasers to enable them to arrange mortgages when buying a home with an apartment. Safe, legal (certified) apartments in homes, can benefit both Purchasers and Vendors alike, They will, in some cases, increase property values, make it easier easier for purchasers to obtain mortgage financing and insurance and will certainly improve the resale value of the home. If you're thinking of buying or selling in the near future please meet with me first. I can be reached at Sutton Group-Dynamic Realty Inc., 129 King Si. E„ Bowmanvillc, (905) 697-1700. YOUR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ARE IMPORTANT TOME. I CAN BE REACHED AT SUTTON GROUP-DYNAMIC REALTY INC. 129 KING STREET EAST, BOWMANVILLE 905-697-1700 FAX 905-697-3585 ©j.p. «IW cornerstone realty ltd., realtor 104 King St. £., Bowmanville 623-6000 $117,900. Open concept, Home has large rooms. Fenced lot, garage. 2 - 4 pc. baths. Move in and relax. Call Gail Anderson* 623-6000. PRICED LESS THAN A TOWNHOUSE $111,000. Largo well cared lor homo In qulot family aroa. Foncod lot, Hardwood lloors, Iasi closing possible, Call Dale Anderson** 623-6000. Sell your home in 60 days or less for Maximum Market Value. Ron Moore* Sales Rep. Call and ask for Ron (905) 623-6000 JUST REDUCED! $89,900 Stunning 3 bedroom townhome close to 401, schools and shopping. Large picture window in living room. Finished rec room and 2 piece bath. Economical gas, cenlral air, electronic air cleaner, central vac and security systeml Ls. v-' y iri David | MODERN BUNGALOW with in-law apartment, apartment, FA gas heal, full walkout basement basement with separate entrance. Asking $133,900. Passant** Assoc. Broker I'll help you with your "homework" Blackstock lot. 132' X 247' lot. 2 ion acre maplewoods Spotless'backsplit For Confidential Market Appraisals, ask lor Davj^PassanVh^ssoclate^BrokeqjgO^MSFGOOO^ $33,900. $39,900. $56,900. $188,900. Call Linda McLennan" Associate Broker 623-6000 HISTORIC FAMILY HOME Circa 1071 - loaturos 4 bodrooms, soparnlo living and dining rooms, Iront and bnck porchos, mostly hardwood lloors, privalo nanny's quarlora with Its own living room, bodroom, laundry and bathroom, ntlachod double car garago, All tills and moro on n 1/3 ncro lot with Inground pool. Asking $259,000, Call Linda McLennan" for details. BUNGALOW IN TOWN •2 + 1 bodrooms • 2-lhroo pc. bnlhs • soparnlo dining room • living room and don • 39 x 139 It. Irrogular matured lot • now furnace In 1990 • now shingles In 1997. Asking $129,900, Vendor will look at all of let si Call Marg Bain' Marg Bain* Sales Rop. Cnll (or details at (905) 623-6000