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PAGE 18, WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13, 1980, WHITBY FREE PRESS CONSUMER BEAT Buying a house (Part 3) Looking for a new home is tough. Where do you start? Who do you see first? And where do you go for advice when you run into a snag? An easy way to start looking is to check the ad- vertisements in newspapers and real estate circulars. When you find a house you like, telephone the number listed in the ad (it is almost always the number of the salesperson working for the real estate broker) and ask to see the house. If you don't have transportation the salesperson will often pick you up. Look in the Yellow Pages under real estate brokers and call or visit a few. Brok- ers keep lists, with pictures, of all the houses they have for sale. By telling the agent what you want, he/she will be able to zero in on the houses that suit your needs and price range. Remember that the agent is working for the person selling the house and makes his/her salary by taking a percentage of the selling price as a commission. While agents must act ethically toward the buyer, it is best to shop around for an agent who inspires your confi- dence. If you can, drive around the areas that interest you. In newly developed areas, builders will have model homes to show. In older areas you will see 'For Sale' signs which tell you which broker is selling the house or whether it is a private sale. Just call the number on the sign and arrange to see the house. Unless you have to find a house in a hurry, take your time. Keep detailed notes on the houses you see and your reaction to them. You want to get the best value for your money so don't be panicked into buying the first house you see. It is essential to examine each of the houses you look at. Don't be deceived by outward appearances- and, above all, don't be shy. Get down on your knees and inspect the floors, flush the toilets and ask to see the heating bills dating back at least three years. Inspect the driveway, the roof, brick- charge about $200 for an inspection. To help you breathe a lit- tde casier, some real estate brokers and insurance col- panies in Ontario offer a home buyer protection plan for resale homes and condo- miniums. This ensures that you will not be hit with large and unexpected repair bills after moving in. The terms and cost of such warranties vary froml1 one firni to another and 225 Brock St. N. Whitby, Ontario 668-6171 WHITBY-SPARKLING BEAUTY $72,900 - Sink your feet in- to the plush broadloom in this beautiful 3 bedroom, backsplit boasting main floor family room with corner fireplace and walkout to cedar deck. Large kitchen and $54,000 mortgage at 10 % makes this a terrific buy. CallMerv Parchment 668-6171 or 579-0569. HURRY- JUST LISTEDI $66,900 charming 11 storey older home in desirable area of Whitby. This graclous tastefully decorated 3 bedroom home features family room. Living room has lovely fireplace with built-in bookshelves, en- closed sunroom overlooking a big private well-treed yard with brick patio. To see call Merv Parchment 66816171 or 579-0569. WHITBY INCOME PROPERTY 3 separate . apartments located close to downtown with 2 road frontages. Cal1 Marlene Kerr 668-6171 or 666-1750. WHITBY-GREAT FOR KIDS $64,500 - Beautiful 3 bedroom. 2-storey home on a pool-sized lot located in a quiet court, boasts living and separate dlning, 1h baths, attached garage and more. With a $50,000 mortgage at 10% you had better see It soon with Garrett Dowker 668-6171 or57S-7384. NEED A HOME? WHITBY $49,900 Large semi in excellent residential area, close to schools and transportation. Yard ls fenced and backs onto open parkland. Partially finished basement. We need a family. Financing tili 1985. Call Shella McLaren 668-6171 or 668-1759. $54,500• SUPER-DUPER CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSE on Jeffery Street In Whitby, 3 bedrooms, main floor laundry, dlnlng room, overlooking the sunken living room and siiding glass door to a ravine lot. Maintenance fees of $55.60 per month. Act now Ariene Hogel 668-6171 or 576-1885. BLUE GRASS MEADOWS, WHITBY $83,900 This superb development boases some of Whitby's finest new homes. Delight yourself by viewing this builder's model with large kitchen overlooking famIly room with corner brick fireplace and two walkouts, 4 bedrooms and 3-4pc washrooms. Garrett Dowker 668-6171 or 576-7384. TWIN HOME - WHITBY $51,900, 3 bedrooms. Immaculate shape. Central air and many more extras. Call Herb Visser 668-6171 or 668-5718. The Canada-wide reaf estate service with 350 selected -ai estate offi- ces in 20, communities across Cam la. A "FRANK"LISTING MEANS A G 'EAT DEAL LIST '"*TH "FRANK" PE0I E! ONTA RIO GOVERNMENT SUBMISSION LEASE OF OFFIÇE SIPACE FOR PROVINCIAL COURT Submissions are invited form owners or authorized agents of existing buildings under construction, or to be construc- ted, for the lease of approximately 484 square metres (5,200 sq. ft.) of rentable space located in the downtown area of the town of Whitby, Ontario, for lease to the Government of Ontario to accomodate the Provincial Court (Criminal Division). Municipal Services, good public parking and transportation and On-site reserved parking for a minimum of 8 vehicles are essential. Preferred term of lease is 5 years with tenant's option to renew the lease for a further period, to be negotiated at the appropriate time. General requirements and submission forms may be ob- tained f rom: Ministry of Government Services Public Tenders Office Room M1-43A, MacDonald Block Queen's Park, Toronto, Ontario M7A 1N3 Telephone (416) 965-1152 Sealed submissions will be received until 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 9, 1980, at the above tenders office, at which time they will be opened in public. NOTE: For further Information regarding the general requirements, please contact Mr. A. Gonsalves, ministry of Government Services, Toronto, Ontario, Telephone (416) 965-4777. Please quote Project No. AG-L-6418. The lowest or any submission will not necessarily be accep- ted. T.O. 128 T 12M in istry o f Government (0 Services Ontario RFAL roR 110 GREEN ST wH r Sy 668-4088 WHICH ONE INTERESTS YOU? ORONO-GORGEOUS SETTING- Century home with new addition, 5 walkouts, 4 bedrooms, 2 fireplaces, guest cot- tage, nestled on 98 acres with everflowing creek, hardwood bush, pasture and fencing. Excellent barn, water & hydro. Approx. 20 minutes f rom downtown Oshawa. Call 668-4088. 11% MTGE. UNTIL 1985 OSHAWA- Excellent 3 bedroom brick home, single att. garage, smashing kitchen, spaclour living-dining room, huge master, ensuite, broadloom, many interesting features. Call 668-4088. OSHAWA- $53,900.oo Spaclous 2 bedroom brick bungalow, det. garage, compact kitchen, complete with stove & fridge, dining area, full unfinished basement, located on large lot desireable residential area. Immediate possession. Call Nancy Dair 668-4088 or 668-6726. $35,900.00 Super starter home, 3 bedroom, 2-storey townhouse, immaculate throughout, central air con- ditioning, many extras! Near ail amenities. Caîl 668-4088. CALL 668-4088 work, steps, window frames, doors and make sure there is at least seven inches of insu- lation in the attic to prevent heat loss. Make sure that there are enough elec ! outlets in each of the rooms and check the condition of the wiring wherever it ' exposed (usu- ally in the basement or laun- dry room) to see if it is cracked or frayed. If you have large electrical appli- ances, confirm that the house has 100-ampere ser- vice. If not, it may not be able to handle your lcctrical needs. It is also wise to check the pipes in the basement for signs of leaks or faulty repair jobs by looking for water marks or stains on the floor. This is also a good way of discovering whether or not the basement floods. If you are still unsure, hire an expert. Professional in- spectors can be found in the telepione book under Build- ing Inspection Service. They should be examined careful- ly. Generally, most compa- nies offer the warranty for one year, covering structural defects and plumbing, heat- ing and electrical systems. This insurance should be used to supplement your existing house insurance, not replace it. All new homes built in Ontario are also covered by a warranty program. If you're considering buying a new house, ask the builder or the builder's representa- tive about the warranty program. This is the third in a five- part series excerpted from the Ontario Ministry of Con- sumer and Commercial Rela- tions booklet So you want to buy a house! To obtain a free copy of the booklet write: Consumer Information Centre, Ontario Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations, 555 Yonge St., Toronto M7A 2H6. Telephone (416) 963- I 11 l. Collect calls accepted. CENTURY 21 GOLD JACKET REALTY LTD., Is pleased to announce that Rosemarie Bell and Dorothy Manderson, have achieved sales leaders for the month of July, 1980. NATIONAL TRUST REALTOR la pleased to announce the appointment of (Mrs.) Joanna Jeffries as a Sales Represen- tative to their Oshawa office. Joanna and her famliy are longtime Brooklin area residents and she is qualified and available to deal with all your Real Estate needs. Whe can be reached at the office or at her home at 655-3896. JOANNA JEFFRIES NATIONAL TRUST is one of the largest Canadian Financial Institutions with Real Estate offices across the country. Its office at 337 King Street West, Oshawa, ls a full service Real Estate branch serving Oshawa and the Durham Region. NATIONAL TRUST REALTOR 337 King St. West, Oshawa 576-3333 1