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PORT PERRY STAR - Tuesday, June 27, 2000 - § Port Perry's ready to party for Canada Day Saturday - The Scugog Chamber of Commerce monies. 13 --is ready for a party, with plans that "As well, young fishermen are invit- "include a full day of activities for this ed to take part in 'a childrens' fishing ~ Saturday's Canada Day celebrations in. derby from 10 a.m, to 1 p.m. Those ~PalmerParkk. © ~~ interested can register at any of the : nearly $10,000, four tackle shops in the area, or at Port With 'a budget of £ including $7 : Thieves steal stereo equipment Thieves made off with close to $4,000 In other police news, thieves vandal- in stereo equipment after they broke into ized a number of signs at the Country the Cartwright Youth Activity Centre in Acres driving range on Hwy. 7A, west of Blackstock. Port Perry. The damage occurred some- Durham Police report that sometime time between 8 p.m. June 24 and 10 a.m. between June 10 and 23, thieves gained June 25. ) entry to the portable and stole two As well, vandals tossed a bicycle at the portable CD players, various CDs, an cap of a truck parked on Alma St. after 2 amplifier, mixer, and equalizer. The a.m. on June 26. Damage to a cap window equipment is valued at $3,800. and tailgate were reported. (Canada Day Celebrations Family Fun & Games 3-9pm Dunk tank, driving, putting and chipping contests, marshmallow roast & barbecue, karaoke, dance demonstrations & more! Plus, a 9-hole mixed scramble for adults & juniors. Leads The Pack. Better Greens. Beautiful Fairways. Natural Setting. Down to the wire in Epsom ® JEFF MITCHELL/PORT PERRY STAR Evan Ashenhurst, seen here winning a heat against an opponent, was among the many kids and adults who took part in the annual Epsom Indy soap box derby, held in the hamlet Saturday. A portion of Marsh Hill Rd. near the school was closed for the event, which saw entrants race home- made carts down the hill to the finish line. Peace of Mind - George Smith . Real Estate Law for Over 25 Years i or 1 New Homes -Part III Whatever You Do - Get it in Writing I tell my clients that the most important part of the new home agreement has nothing to do with the contract legaleze. The biggest area for unhappiness between the builder and home buyer is in regard to the plans and specifications of the house to be built after the contract is signed. Sometimes, of course, a new home buyer may be buying an already built "inventory" house. Builders are taking the risk to build inventory or "spec" houses today more than they were in the relatively lean new home building years of the early 90's. Where, however, as in most cases, the buyer agrees to buy a house that is yet to be built, it is very important that the contract specifies all of the things that the buyer thinks he or she is getting. All too often buyers make the mistaken assumption that their home will be built using the same materials as have been used in a model home. This is not always the case. Many model homes have upgraded materials such as carpets, cupboards and fixtures. Many, if not most, model homes also have features which may be extras as well, such as fireplaces or a jacuzzi tub or finished areas that are not standard. Home buyers should carefully study the specification schedules attached to the purchase agreement. Often sales materials include artist sketches which may not show the house exactly as it will be built. Many builder's contracts provide that the sketch is not part of the agreement. Many new home agreements also say that the builder can build the house as a "reverse layout" which could mean that your planned southern exposure suddenly becomes a northern exposure.A knowledgeable buyer can try to insist that the builder will not reverse the layout. Such concessions by the builder, as with all specifications, clarifications and amendments, must be in writing. Insisting that all promises be made part of the written agreement assures that there will be no misunderstandings and no frustrating disappointments. Watch for my next column. 226 Queen Street, Port Perry, Ont. LY 1BY ©: (905) 985-8465 Fax: 985-3758