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H S-8-9231l - Fmri9A-86 i i i Angela ý M Silcock5 QUIET COUNTRY SETTING Tucked away doten a long treeliîned, paved drîveway sîts 8~uRhuu.~a ths bungalow wth waik Sut basement. Enîoy the peace on Ihîs 17 acre secluded lot wîlh excellent access 10 Milton 87U 10 andBurlingonThis home would be suilable for an extenit- ! â ed lamiiy or one wîlb a lice-in nanny. Oftered for sale at rn $696,863. To viewt iis home cail Angela Silcock Sales 2003 00, s1,s7m2005 Representative, 905-878-8101. .!)!bfil ij~i il Flnd wbatsver you're Iooklng for in the Best Homes masl ebste section and make your life complets. Dàaea 90"8-2341, ma 312 Milton is Booming. Boy and Seil NowI Undouheedly, real estate haa experienced a chaflenging market tbis year especially during the spning seasun, tiosever, hoîsie P.ricesý have mncrased According Is the ruai esiale huard, the average sale prive of duli<cled [homes has increased 46% ocerali while thse average sale price of freehold towx- homes has incoeased 6.5% overali from juIy 2008 until September 2009. During thse month of September Milton haul 80 detached homes listed for sale in 2009. That is a 60.6% decrease froni the sanie month, of the pre- clous year with 203 detached homes for sale. However, September 2009 showed 66 sales, resulîing in a percentage increase in detached homes sold compared 10 unis 41 sales in the sanie month of the previous year. Buyers who are looking t0 purchase a home ibis close lu the holiday season aoe serous buyers. Thus, increasing your likelihood of seling yoor homns fast and for toîp dollar! HOME BUYERS ARE FUEL ING THE ECONOMY Aiihougbh hmie psces have increased, govemment progranls are provid- iisg levrage tir hoes iyer. ho lrelis iffset the rising prives. fiome hoyers van beneftr rom i oer interesi rates and a multitude of (Wnemment tax iilceltive plans. Fi ntie lînielîusers nilas le eligiblu hfr a reuoîd o ail or pani ofilivîr ]and transfer taxtiuiie iîuvers cao receivou ris $25,M)X pr pursun tI bu witlidrawn tax-ffeue lrîsm RRSP's lis boy or huihd a principal residurice This ineans, couples aiid vîîmmîsîî aw pariners cîsuld essentially withdraw up tir $50.000 fmm tiRtSs iii crntribute towards their home. Buiver-s are bugiisiing iii rake advantage osf tihe Govemmentit uîentive and ras breaks. Ciîiseqiîenthv' , fuullîîsg the ecinosniy and spumrng home sales is die reai usiaruidusirs Ass the uvonomy cotinues tis increase sear uicer- year. lansd asid hosiiig tsircia.ses are your biggest and besti ovestinurir Coniitact tise SIanviisi Selisg Tuanitoday anid iecomesuinfuirried iii vurruisi op-tsi date inliinsatiion ssii ung and selling in todays eciinîmy. Miltoin s certi ils lsssssig ansd \osti sissseil fbruie slilorer sin-si ritesý sud s riiivrsitii lrigr;îssss.ssilssl. iiîu .lisiii(i watci isi o huis anrdsel) sm \îlioisassd surisusdig amas. I Jodyc & Domenie- tips for selling your ne during the holidays -As houses )e packed with <ns, baked id parcels, the season can challenges for ~ vho know the ice of keeping rperty mini - orned and tidy ngs. to help hous- and seil) this holiday season: Ldoor lights: Extenior holxdusylinghts can bnighten up se and increase curb appeal. Keep the less-is-more mimd and use spaningly ,e it: Placmng frost resistant potted plants such as flow- eor miniature trees in the walkway and garden. to give sense of the landscape potential. il. snow: Snow can look beautiful on the trees, but ,and walkways should be cleared. Don't forget the terrace and walkways around the house. isty and cozy: A warm. home is always more inviting that has you reaching for Your coat. Be sure to have et ah a wvarin temperature foir tise entire day. :ar and spice: To create an inviting and festive atmos- il a pot of cider with cimmamon dutimg amy open hous- s'ings. me sweet home: From fish to cabbage roils, the holi- be a fragrant lime of favourite family dishes. Certain ay leave an odour in your home that not everyone will e, save the holiday cooking for another day bts: Display several photos of the home's yards, gar- patios in spning and summer to show potential buyers house looks like at different times of the year. ematters: Choose a smaller Christmas tree, and dress it wvth minimal decorations; a huge tree Swili make your room look smaller, and husy decorations can look messy. 9. Presents: it is important 10 cut back JJon clutter when listing a home; so wrapped presents should mot be on display. 10. Less is more: A tasteful greetimg card, or themed ornament cars accent a home during the holidays, but be mindful mot to go overboard. More information and advice are avail- able [rom a real estate agent or online at www royallepage.ca www.newscanada.com Send your cards in style with S festive Stamps!' a touch of hou k. day wonder to your greetsngs 6 s with thre . 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