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Real Estate Viewpoint Home is where you make it - By DIANE BERTOLIN - To describe leaving our isorever as merely difficult trivializes the challenge many of us However, downsizing homes is place isn’t always feasible in large, multi-storey houses. Downsizing is also an opportunity for people to open a new book with stories about new friends, maybe even spare time to investigate new experiences, and, most of important of all, watching their children evolve in their careers and grandchildren grow up. Discarding suy is part of starting a new life. When | downsized, among my most prized possessions were old school projects | had kept, bookshelves full of books, some school year a few heirlooms from my family. It also presented a couple of unique opportunities: not only did | purge (without a hint of guilt) old, or otherwise dated, furniture, | used some of the finer pieces during staging and eventually included them in the sale of the house, augmenting the final sale price. Moving out of a single-family house into a condominium also improved my lifestyle. The savings from property taxes alone afforded me an extra vacation or two a year, to say nothing of the money | saved not having to deal with sudden, urgent repairs like leaky ceilings, flooding or burst pipes—and, as anybody who’s lived in a house can attest, these mishaps occur as surely as the sun will rise tomorrow morning. For the décor enthusiasts among us, moving choose. Whether we decide to splurge on brand new furniture or fuse the old with the new, your new home can be anything you want it to be. When GownsiZiN0, ws important to do your research and a reputable builder, and to target a S erenunity with likeminded residents. Oakville’s waterfront is an example of a popular destination for empty-nesters, who are drawn to Lake Ontario’s placidity, tranquil neighbourhood activity, walking paths, and amenities that cater to retirees. Choosing the right community also means choosing the right condominium. Although a suitable neighbourhood is important, the demographics of the condo is paramount, so look for a place with people in a similar life stage. Not only will the building’s suite of amenities correspond to your life stage, fou’ll make new friends with whom to enjoy recreational activities, a quiet dinner on the terrace, or even movie ni Letting go isn’t always easy, but the truth is ‘forever homes’ don’t exist because home is where you make it. Diane Bertolin is a partner in the Alliance United Corporation, the development company building The Residences of Bronte Lakeside in Oakville. She and her team bring over years of experience building new low, mid and highrise homes across Ontario. Alliance United Aol CORPORATION y-\-) @-\- fo) Uy OUR MOVE-IN Co} a a z Hy 2 Fy Fi Fy zZ a a 2 FA 3 RX 8 8 8 Embrace the benefits of life in a friendly community Chartwell Oakville is an established retirement residence known for its strong local reputation, longstanding staff and some of the largest suites in (OF-)av/i [=v =>4e)(e]¢-meole] andl ol ¢-lalar- late B-xerell-] mocolnalanle lal aya great neighbourhood, and wide array of amenities. |=YoXo) Ma cell am el-le-telatcliP<-emnxelll al CHARTWELL OAKVILLE 180 Oak Park Boulevard, Oakville 289-644-2960 CHARTWEell Chartwell.com woo'uo}!eyepisut