tribune june 20 199p17 build a relationship with builder purchasing anew house is an exciting and important experience but theres more to buy ing a- new house than meets the eye says the toronto home builders association besides confirming necessary financial and legal arrangements youll need to decide on many of the construction details concerning your new home both you and your builder will want to ensure that youll b enjoying your new home long after you receive the keys to the front doon establishing a good working relationship with your builder at the outset will help both of you throughout the construction process find out who your ongoing contact will be your builder may have a representative who will be available more often for discussion dur ing the actual construction of your home constructing a house is a highly complex procedure that- demands expert planning knowledge of municipal bylaws and regula tions as well as familiarity with the approvals process careful scheduling and skilled coordi nation jjy an experienced builder a typical house contains more than 3000 parts all of which must be assembled carefulfy and in sequence but before the process can begin to roll your builder will need a firm offer that includes final specifications of all options this willrequire you to weigh your needs against all of the design features and options available from your builder find out what your options are and be specific about the choices you make make a checklist to use during discussions with your builder or the contact person you dont want to leave anything out the sequence of events means that it will probably take six to seven months before you are able to move into your new home being realistic up front makes the waiting easier during construction you may be asked to make some additional decisions prior to any discussion with your builder or hisher repre sentative make a list of thejjoints you want to cover be sureto give each matter adequate consideration but dont delay unnecessarily try to stock to the overall choices you make in the beginning when considering the color selections carpeting and other options avail able to you in many cases the materials required to supply your choices are ordered immediately to ensure delivery when needed before requesting any additional changes during construction stand back and take a cold hard look ill if it is important enough ask the builder to make the change most changes can be accom modated but may add to the cost and will like ly delay construction and ultimately your movein date few of us could resist the temptation to watch a dream become reality particularly if that dream is the home you put so much time and effort into choosing if youre curious you can stop by the site to see how construction of your home is progressing but when you do visit dont loiter around the construction site and for safety reasons you shouldnt walk around the actual construction area of your home any questions that may arise from a visit or concerns about progress should be addressed directly to your builder or your builders con tact person the tradespeople on site have their jobs to complete and wont be equipped to discuss your homes progress your builder however will be as construction heads into the final stages it is importantto maintain close contact with the builder of hisher representative to ensure smooth sailing right to the end sometimes unexpected and unavoidable delays interfere with a final closing your builder will want to abbreviate any delays as much as you shortly before the final settlement and trans fer of ownership of the house you and your builder will walk through the house to con duct a final inspection three to five days before the closing is best when construction is substantially complete but theres still enough time for the builder to remedy an imperfections that may surface a thorough walkthrough will save you and your builder time and aggravation prepare a checklist beforehand and ask lots of questions to ensure a complete inspection anything that is not to your satisfaction will be noted for a predelivery inspection report minor items such as scratches and incomplete paint work will be rectified before your moving day other items will be corrected after youre settled call the toronto home builders associa tion home hotline 391home for up-to- date information on member builders affordable v solid 3 bedroom home v deep lot v quiet setting v potential inlaw bsmt almost finished v minutes to newmarket v 194900 v call lydia ingles calung all professions v ideal 3 bedroom home v extra large lot v main road exposure in town v between current commercial properties in newmarket v call lydia ingles to the 9s for summer v heated inground pool v 6 person hot tub v massive deck v tastefully decorated v want more v call lydia ingles qartuiy 21 cornfield realty inc 148000 v not a misprint v 3 bedrooms v large lot v very close to newmarket v hurry before its gone v call lydia ingles 200 davis dr newmarket 89518227731751 family trust corporation realtor charlotte logvinoffcralg rosetomassini familyjrust corporation realtor and the staff of the stouffville office are pleased to welcome charlotte logvinoffcraig to our growing team of real estate professionals charlotte bringswith her a prestigious sales record having won numerous awards for sales excellence over the past 10 years including the presidents gold awards being a native of stouffville charlotte presently resides in claremont and comes to us with a solid knowledge of stouffville west hill markham unionville and surrounding areas welcome home charlotte to congratulate charlotte call her at 6402082 imc real estate i nc realtor iiir t condominium residences 2 raymerville dr call mr davis 4924163 or 9292000 chelsea 158900 brighton 104900 coventry 211900 bristol 224900 rent 1200 mayfair corner unit 247900 hampton green this 789 sq ft 1 bedroom with 4 piece ensuite bath was designed for those who cherish living rather than cleaning with a restful view of a forested landscape the suite exudes tranquility for your peace of mind locker included this 1 024 sq ft two bedroom suite is a picture of perfection priced to sell this westerly facing suite will appeal to the buyer with discerning tastes if a peaceful view away from he fastpaced craziness of city iving is what you desire imagine yourself gazing into the serenity of your own forest with its 2 bedroom plus 4 piece ensuite located on either side of the bv- ingdining area this suites unique design wffl flatter your need to be satisfied the superior upgrades in this 1256 sq ft 2 bedroom 2 bathroom suite with balcony makes this gem a real prize to covet the impeccably finished upgrades include hardwood floors jacuzzi and shower the suite is located at the penthouse level and has a spectacular western view this superb 2 bedroom 2 baths 1286 sq ft suite is stratigicahy located with a marvelous t unbelt view off your balcony and solarium beautifully acidvaie upgrades include 5 topline ap pliances verticles mirnu doors ceramic tiles brass switch plates builtin shelving and locker offers you a host of outstanding fitness and leisure facities to enjoy a heated indoor pool overlooking a surifsed terrace renowned euro pean equipment specially designed for people 50 and better theres a biiard room craft and hobby room party room and private library even guest suites for visiting family and friends and for your outdoor life hampton green features a tennis court shuffleboard barbeque and picnic area and a charming gazebo ai amidst the natural bsauty of mature shrubbery trees and manicured lawns each condominium includes ensuite laundry with parking and built in dishwasher rets are a welcome addition to your family no elephants please rransworld simcoe inc realtor 155 river glen si simcoe squnit 15 keswick ontario 4764329 torontoline 8831729 queensvllle 4784777 formerly simcoe real estate assumable 10 12 mortgage this quality built 3 year new home on a 100 x 895 lot is located on a quiet no exit street its 3 bedrooms and convenient in town location make it perfect for the young family overflowing with upgrades and priced at only 179900 call shirley mcdermott or norm craven sales reps tor 883- 1729 privacy plus is a large private lot one of your major requirements this immaculate 3 bedroom sidesplit is situated on a hedged 210 lot and features a fp in lr wo from dr new carpet a rec room with woodstove a 2 car garage to view this spotless home lot call donna morton sales rep interesting potential 4 acres with beautifully decorated all brick bungalow full basement with workshop family room bedroom and 3 pc bath upstairs features huge modern kitchen and 3 large bedrooms approx 600 of road f rentage for appointment to view please call drury greenwood or pam politeski sales reps cottage country waterfront lot 62900 located approx 10 mins from minden this 100 x 216 lot has a dug well 24 driveway with culvert and has been cleared for more information call shirley mcdermott sales rep condos condos more condos by the shores of lake simcoe neutral decor dishwashers some with upgrades huge solarium on each floor minutes to marinas and stores for lease and sale from 121000 barb hanlon ray barber sales reps 8831729 red brick bungalow on pool size lot 75 x 209 features 3 bedrooms country kitchen hardwood in living room 5 appliances included 149900 ray barber barb hanlon sales reps 8831729