Pinnacle Real Estate set to expand in new home The full service real estate office is one of nine which dot the map between Toronto and Guelph, all owned by company president , Don Haynes. "We‘ve done so well that we‘re expanding already. And this location is more central," she added, noting that the new offices will be set up to encourage browsers to drop in on an informal basis. The 4,300 square foot facility features an "impressive and dramatic‘ layout with larger client consultation rooms and a generous open reception area where listings will be displayed for easy viewing. e expansion of the Coldwell Banker | _ Pinnacle Real Estate into new offices at k. the Town Centre shopping plaza is an encouragmg sign of growth for the local real estate community. Dignitaries gathered at the new location for a formal ribbon cutting Monday, but Pinnacle first opened its doors in Bronte last March, according to branch manager, Yvonne Ratigan. 2 bdrms., living rm., large eatâ€"in kitchen, mostly new windows, redone kitchen bath, gas furnace, garage, 40‘x120‘ lot. HEATHER HISEY* / CLARE MacLEAN** *Sales Representative **Associate Broker Purchase 3 bdrms., 3 bthrms., fam. rm. with FP, eatâ€" in kit., fully fenced yard with beautiful deck +++. HEATHER HISEY* / CLARE MacLEAN** $208,900 MAKE THIS YOUR NEW YEAR‘S RESOLUTION Two bedroom bungalow. Being renovated.. Buy "As Is" and finish it yourself. Lot 41‘x132‘. Needs utilities. $139,900 ABSOLUTE DOLL HOUSE! $89,900 JUST UP THE ROAD $304,900 UNIQUE ... GLEN ABBEY? Totally updated 3â€"bdrm. townhome. Oak kit., ceramlc/wood floors. Jacuzzi bath, w/o from MB to balcony. SUE NATYSHAK* Haynes is a communityâ€"oriented Brampton native who founded Pinnacle‘s parâ€" ent company, E.A. Mitchell Ltd., a thriving realty operation with a strong presence in that community. Haynes says the opening of the Oakyville location made Pinnacle the largest Coldwell Banker franchise in Canada. The U.S.â€"based operation has been in business for a stable 87 years, and has "a reputation for quality," he said. In addition, Coldwell $119,800 BUY OR RENT $1,000 $349,000 PREM RAVINE 150â€"D 9 ft. ceilings, open stairs to bsmnt., 2 f/places, 3,800 sq. ft. with w/o. Finished bsmnt. â€" great value. PAT (HAT) TAPIA* Simply elegant Mattamy Home. Hdawd. firs., Fam. Rm., w/o side yard. Definitely Different Call to view. SUE NATYSHAK* $114,900 ONE LOOK WILL DO 3 bdrms., 2 baths., End Unit. Walk in from Garage to Rec. Room. Walk to 2 schools, 4 appliances. PAT (HAT) TAPIA* Yvonne Ratigan with Oakville mayor Ann Mulvale. Sales Representative Abound in this conveniently * located East Oakville home. Tastefully updated kitchen baths. Gleaming hardwood. PLUS a totally separate suite. Must be seen. $399,000. MARILYN WYKES* (905) 338â€"5400; 844â€"9859. Spacious 4â€"bedroom home in‘ orth Oakville New neutral j broadloom, finisned lower level _ with sauna. Convenient to sho%p(iiwfl, schools. Easy access to 3r:;ié;hwcz s. $229, MARILYN WYKES* (905) 338â€" /Pager. LAKE VIEW + LOCATION | $89,000. Affordable starter â€" 1 bedroom with fabulous view from 14‘ x 5 balcony. Excellent location, walk to harbour, shops, transit. Call for appointment to view. BETTY PHILLIPS® (905) 338â€"5400/Pager. LOOK AT THIS ONE $167,500 and lots of upgrades ceramics, mirrored doors, fin ished rec room with gas fireâ€" place. Upgraded kitchen cupboords, gorc?éa entry to house and lots more. NICOLE BOONE® (905) 338â€"5400/Pager. n MHnyaIc, Haynes has just received his 35â€"year memâ€" bership pin from the Brampton Real Estate Board, was named its realtor of the year, and is in the process of being installed as its acclaimed president . He says the company plans to expand in the area between Toronto and Guelph, "because we see a whole area of activity there. To serve our customers in the best way possible, we‘ve got to have knowlâ€" edge of, and a strong presence in these comâ€" munities." Coldwell Banker is famous for its training courses, he says, and offers clients Expect the best° 1122 Dorval Dr., Oakville Ontario LM 3E4 Banker‘s "strong" affiliated relocation company is the second largest operation of its kind stateside, with 2,200 franchises and 400 corporate locations. ‘"We feel very lucky... That affiliation with Coldwell Banker is the kind of affiliation a compaâ€" ny like E.A. Mitchell is happy to be involved in," he commented. (9205)338â€"5400 MOVE IN FOR CHRISTMAS $207,900. Huge yard, above ground pool with lots of deckâ€" ing. _ Cold _ cellar. _ NICOLE BOONE® (905) 338â€"5400/Pager. CONDO â€" LAKE VIEWS Asking only $119,500 for this bedroom condo, with 2 balâ€" conies panoramic views of * lake and escarpment. Almost 1400 sq. ff vï¬dofed to perfection. Call now. MARILYN KES®* (905) 338â€"5400; 844â€"9859. This super townhome has it all â€" garage, goho fireplace, eatâ€"in kitchen! Plus excellent location and condition. Call for more |nformchon and your own showing! BETTY PHILLIPS®* (905) 338â€"5400/Pager. As Haynes‘ Oakville manager, Ratigan says she will continue the company‘s tradition of service to the community, and the real estate profession. An active member of the Oakville real estate community since 1982, Ratigan was manager of the Canada Trust branch when Haynes bought it and brought it into the Pinnacle umbrella. She says she is happy to be part of the Coldwell Banker netâ€" work. The Irishâ€"born Ratigan‘s career in cludes serving on various committees of the Oakvilleâ€"Milton Real Estate Board. She is looking forward to her new job as its new acclaimed first vice president. Unlike some operations, Pinnacle does not charge a desk fee. ‘"We‘re providing full serâ€" vice to our agents, and we have a commission structure that reflects that," Haynes says. Each office can accommodate approxiâ€" mately 40 agents (the Oakville branch had 23 prior to the move), and there are about 300 agents working in the nine locations. ‘"We‘re hoping to recruit another 60 to 80 in the next six months," he added. such services as the Blue Ribbon program, which identifies "really good buys." REAL ESTATE