www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Tuesday, December 29, 2009 · 24 Enhance your home's buyer appeal inside and out When you're preparing your house for sale, remember the importance of first impressions. The market isn't the only factor that influences whether you get your asking price. Appearance and overall condition play a major role. Here are some easy things you can do to make your home more appealing to PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT Helpful tips to make your home more sellable Continued from page 24 Inside · Kitchen and bathroom should shine. · Quick once-over with the vacuum; carpets should be clean. · Place fresh flowers in the main rooms. · Put dishes away, unless setting a formal display for decoration. · Make beds and put all clothes away. · Open drapes and turn on lights for a brighter feel. · Straighten closets. · Put toys away. · Turn off television. FOR LEASE 25 · Tuesday, December 29, 2009 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.oakvillebeaver.com buyers. Outside It's estimated that more than half of all houses are sold before the buyers even get out of their cars. So stand across the street from your house and review its curb appeal. · Sweep front walkway. COMMERCIAL LEASE · Remove newspapers, bikes, and toys. · Park extra cars away from the property. · Trim the shrubs. · Apply fresh, clean paint throughout. · Clean windows and window coverings throughout. · Keep plumbing and all appliances in CENTRAL OAKVILLE LEASE working order. · Make sure all sealants (window, tub, shower, sink, etc.) are in good condition. · Make sure roof and gutters are in good condition; no repairs needed. · Keep pet areas clean. Continued on page 25 · Play soft music on the radio/stereo. · Keep pets out of the way and keep pet areas clean and odor-free. · Secure jewelry, cash, prescription medication, and other valuables. · Enhance the spaciousness of each room. Pack away collectibles to allow buyers to LEASED envision their own furnishings in the home. Important Reminders · Potential buyers usually feel more comfortable if the owners are not present. · Leave a number where you can be reached if you are leaving town, even for a weekend. * Sales Representative ** Broker *** Broker of Record ALLAN BAIN*** MICHAEL STOTHERS** DIANNE BOOT* MARK BOOT* Great 1 bdrm plus den condo on the 4th Oakville across from Canadian Tire and your business/office venture. Includes floor. Open concept floor plan with vaulted Longos. Ideal office/retail space with everything but hydro. approx. 1,000 ceilings. Spacious balcony overlooking the street presence. Approx 400 sqft plus sqft plus a full basement. Call or Email park & ravine. Rich dark hrdwd floors & full basement and 2 piece washroom. Mike Moretti for more details. upgraded kitchen w/breakfast bar. Time to Celebrate! TRAFALGAR/DUNDAS $1,100/MTH Opportunity in uptown $1,350/MTH Ideal location for KERR ST VILLAGE TRENDY CONDO $1,300/MTH DOWNTOWN OAKVILLE DIANE BRITTAIN* JOHN CLARK* ALEXX COELHO** MANUELA COELHO* MIKE MORETTI (905) 338-6550 mail@mikemoretti.com MIKE MORETTI (905) 338-6550 mail@mikemoretti.com MARY-ANNE & ALLAN FIELD (905) 338-6550 mfield@cogeco.ca NEW LISTING GEORGE DLUGOSH** LINDA DUGGAN* DAVE EMBLETON** ALUN EVANS** WWW.TRACYLILLY.COM LIVE BY THE LAKE $214,900 8 year old 2 Bed 1½ Bath with finished rec room. Hardwood, Berber, ceramics, pot lights, bedroom level laundry, oversized master bedroom. Just move in and enjoy! BRIGHT AND SPACIOUS T/H IN MILLCREEK VILLAGE $234,900 Bright 2 bdrm/2 bth w/South exposure. Open concept 1330 sq ft. W/O to priv. deck. Vaulted ceils' in Mstr. Central location - close to amenities! 60'X211' LOT BACKS ONTO RAVINE $489,900 Brick bungalow with addition overlooking 14 mile creek. Approx. $55K in recent improvements. Full suite in basement with separate entrance. Call for appt. We'd like to start the year anew, by giving thanks to all of you. And wish you with all sincerity, a year of harmony, joy and prosperity! SOLD IN A WEEK! NEW LISTING $2,300/MTH Executive 2 bed. + den NO FRANCHISE FEES! end unit T/H at corner of Lakeshore & Kerr located above retail space. Features granite, SS appliances, fireplace, garage & is located close to lake & downtown Oakville. Tenant pays utilities. Profitable restaurant bus for sale. High traffic, great visibility, load of parking, LLBO. Newly renov-all equip owned not leased. Low overhead. Ideal family bus, owner will train. Call for more info. EXECUTIVE LEASE $3,650/MTH Ideal property finished from top to bottom. This 3,150 sq ft home boasts 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, hardwood floors & a fully fin basement. Prof landscaped front to back. A great neighbourhood for kids. Near everything. BARBARA MINTY (905) 338-6550 NADA PAVLOVIC (905) 338-6550 www.barbaraminty.com www.nada123.com NEW LISTING MIKE MORETTI (905) 338-6550 mail@mikemoretti.com NEW LISTING WONDERFUL BUNGALOW TOWN FREEHOLD TOWN $289,900 Branthaven beauty 2 HOUSE $264,900 Totally updated home with hardwood flooring throughout, fully finished basement and great family neighbourhood. END UNIT - SHOWS LIKE A MODEL HOME $289,900 Totally renov/upgr 3 bdrm, 3 baths, new hdwds, new kit, new baths & lots more. Very well maintained & quiet complex in River Oaks. Just move in nothing to do. 10+++ FABE FEDRIGO* HEATHER FENTON* ALLAN FIELD* MARY-ANNE FIELD* TRACY LILLY (905) 338-6550 www.tracylilly.com MARK BOOT (905) 338-6550 markboot@cogeco.ca REDUCED IAN HALLFORD (905) 338-6550 ianhallford@sympatico.ca SHERRY WRIGHT (905) 484-3737 NADA PAVLOVIC (905) 338-6550 MARY-ANNE & ALLAN FIELD swright@prutcr.com www.nada123.com (905) 338-6550 mfield@cogeco.ca SOLD IN 5 DAYS! SOLD FOR 100% ASKING PRICE bedroom plus den open concept eatin kitchen fenced yard 2 walkouts. Shows well. See it now! CONDOS BY ALEXX... SOLD IN 2 DAYS! SOLD 99+% SOLD OVER ASKING! BRANDON FLEMING* CATHERINE GARANT* IAN HALLFORD* PETER HOIBAK* WWW.LAURASMYTHE.CA OAKRIDGE HEIGHTS BY THE GO Perfectly located complex overlooking 16 Mile Creek. Steps from "GO" Station, 10 min. walk to downtown, easy access to hwy's & shopping. Bright, spacious layouts! Over 60 suites sold by us! phase one of springcreek. 3 bed/2.5 bath, modern, pot lights, smooth ceilings, fully fenced yard. MLS# 2010604. PRICED TO MOVE YOU RIVER OAKS $324,900 1750+ SQFT link home in $349,000 Freehold Semi-detached on quiet street in RO. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, very well maintained, double drive, single garage. Just move in condition. Great value won't last. FANTASTIC VIEWS! $349,900 Gorgeous unobstructed west views overlooking park and 16 Mile Creek Ravine from this 2 bedroom, 2 bath plus den suite in newest building by GO Station. Hardwood floors, granite counters, marble baths. Excellent building. TOWNHOUSE WITH 2 CAR GARAGE LIVE BY THE LAKE! $389,900 $389,900 Don't miss this townhouse "Ennisclare on the Lake". Experience the UPPER GLEN ABBEY $399,000 Sunny 1800 sqft Link town home on 150ft lot, hardwoods, open concept kitchen/family room, main floor laundry, professionally finished bright lower level. 60X125' LOT BERNETTA HOTRUM* GAIL JOHNSON* ANN KING* ROWLEY LEWIS* ALUN EVANS (416) 824-6883 alun@alunevans.com NADA PAVLOVIC (905) 338-6550 www.nada123.com SOLD ALEXX COELHO (905) 339-8707 alexx@alexx.ca SOLD OVER ASKING! in south Burlington. Steps from the lake, active adult lifestyle of condo living without 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths. Mature complex, sacrificing on space! Bright corner unit. 1574 sqft! 2 bds + den, 2bths + in-suite laundry. prime location. MLS# 2009960. Walk to Bronte Harbour. Call Laura Today! ALUN EVANS (416) 824-6883 eat-kitchen with granite counter tops, gas stove, huge 60 x 125 ft lot. Parking for 6 cars plus extra deep garage. Harwood floors, call Paul for your private showing today. 905-469-1818 $399,900 Need room, 4 bedrooms, newer alun@alunevans.com SOLD LAURA C. SMYTHE (905) 338-6550 CATHERINE GARANT (905) 338-6550 PAUL MCCUAIG (905) 338-6550 www.lauracsmythe.ca www.catherinegarant.com paul@yourhomeinoakville.com SOLD IN 4 DAYS SOLD OVER LIST SOLD kitchen, bathrooms, windows, baseboards, doors, etc. Gleaning hardwood floors. Family room with gas fireplace. 6 appliances. Huge garage. PRIME WEST OAKVILLE SEEING IS BELIEVING! $429,900 Superb renovation! Newer Fully renovated bungalow on massive ALUN EVANS (416) 824-6883 alun@alunevans.com NEW LISTING 70x108 ft lot. 2 full baths, 3 bdrms, updated vinyl windows, recent roof & furnace, gleaming kitchen, hardwoods, SS appliances. Super hardwood. 3 fireplaces. Finished basement. neighbourhood. MLS# 2010826. Huge fenced yard with deck & gazebo. Wow! ¼ ACRE LOT! $455,000 Lovely all brick bungalow offers IAN HALLFORD (905) 338-6550 ianhallford@sympatico.ca SOLD IAN HALLFORD (905) 338-6550 ianhallford@sympatico.ca TRACY LILLY* LAUREEN MATTICK* PAUL MCCUAIG* BARBARA MINTY* MIKE MORETTI** NADA PAVLOVIC* JEFF PEARCY* TENLEIGH PEARCY* GABY PIPERCRAWLEY* PETER SANGSTER* CATHERINE SIMMONS* LAURA SMYTHE* · $235,000. 1 Bedroom + den. Hrdwd floors. Granite counter tops. 2 parking spaces (tandem). 1 Locker. · SOLD $409,900. Corner unit overlooking creek! 2 bdrms, hrdwd flrs, granite. South East exposure! Close to 1500 sqft. Bright & elegant. · SOLD $349,900 2 bdrms + den. Hrdwd floors, granite. West exposure overlooking creek & ravine · $2,200/month. 2 bdrms + den, 2 balconies. Hrdwd flrs. SW exposure. Creek views. Mint condition. · $1,750/month. 2 bdrms overlooking creek. Large LR & DR area. In-suite locker. Designer decor. MORE THAN 60 UNITS SOLD BY US! Got a Condo? Want a Condo? Some of the available suites SUPER FAMILY HOME $459,900 Large 3 bedroom home IAN HALLFORD (905) 338-6550 ianhallford@sympatico.ca features main floor family room & laundry. Eat-in kitchen. Big living and dining rooms. Master bedroom w/walk-in closet and ensuite. Inground pool. Private yard. BURLINGTON BRONTE WOODS BACKS ONTO GREENSPACE $479,900 This stunning home boasts hardwoods/ $529,900 Beautiful 4 bedroom home ceramics & new berber broadloom T/O. Eat - in kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, main floor family room & newly redesigned main floor laundry. Finished rec room. Fenced lot with rear aggregate patio. Shows 10 ++ MIKE MORETTI (905) 338-6550 mail@mikemoretti.com offers many upgrades, including kitchen, 100x218 fr private lot, quiet court, open roof, furnace, A/C and floors. Great floor plan. kit/fam rm with gas f/place, fin lower Private yard with deck & hot tub. level w/separate entrance. QUALITY BRANTHAVEN BUILT BUNGALOW TOTALLY RENOVATED $535,000 Huge landscaped & fenced $545,900 Gorgeous bungalow in IAN HALLFORD (905) 338-6550 ianhallford@sympatico.ca SOLD CATHERINE GARANT (905) 338-6550 MARY-ANNE & ALLAN FIELD MIKE MORETTI (905) 338-6550 www.catherinegarant.com (905) 338-6550 mfield@cogeco.ca mail@mikemoretti.com PREMIUM LOCATION mature neighbourhood on large lot. Everything's been done: kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, windows, roof, furnace, a/c. Just move in and enjoy! on a quiet street boasting 3 bdrms, 1.5 baths, hrdwd flrs, eat-in kitchen. Updated gas furnace & dble garage. Will need your tender touch to bring back this original owner home. Call or Email for more details or private viewing. CLASSIC RONCESVALLES $549,900 This classic semi-detached is located been completely renovated from top to bottom. Superb quality. Ensuite bathroom. Fully finished basement. 2 car garage. Too many updates to list! UNBELIEVABLE RENOVATION EXECUTIVE HOME IN EAST OAKVILLE BLUE MOUNTAIN WATER FRONT TH FABULOUS RAVINE FERN BROOK $599,900 This large bungalow has $599,900 MSL # 2009291. Nearly $610,000 Views, views, views & private $649,900 Executive lifestyle home beach! Elegant brand new end unit townhome, exquisite upgrades t/o, 2,500 sqft, 2nd level loft family room, master with balcony overlooks bay, heated floors even garage! Wow! PAUL MCCUAIG (905) 338-6550 CATHERINE GARANT (905) 338-6550 IAN HALLFORD (905) 338-6550 3000 square feet of luxury. Home theatre inc. & all 8 apliances. 4 Beds & 4 Baths. Call now to see before it's gone. www.ianhallford.com paul@yourhomeinoakville.com SHERRY WRIGHT (905) 484-3737 swright@prutcr.com extensively upgraded cherry cabinets, granite and dark hardwoods. Finished lower level gorgeous landscaping. www.catherinegarant.com MINS FROM DUNDAS/NEYAGAWA PASSIONATE ABOUT THE LAKE? $3,295,000 Spectacular panoramic views of Lake & Toronto from this 6000+ sq.ft. open concept California inspired bungalow in prestigious Rattray Estates w/private beach, marine railway & inground pool. EXCLUSIVE Clearview, minutes from Clarkson GO. Walkout basement with legal 1 bedroom apartment. New windows, roof, Jatoba hardwood throughout. Quiet street. More info at www.alexx.ca DOGWOOD CRESCENT WELL WORTH A LOOK! $649,900 Spacious 4+1 bedroom home in $639,900 Features the amenities of a custom-built home without the custom price! Stone and stucco exterior. Hardwoods, granite, tumbled marble. Huge 60x160' lot. SOUGHT AFTER STREET $675,000 75x272 foot lot! Solid brick bungalow works as template for major addition, or simply enjoy this well-maintained home as is. Don't delay! UNIQUE LIVE/WORK $864,900 Located on high traffic corner of DONNA STARK* TAMMY VAN BALKOM* SUE WALDORF* SHERRY WRIGHT* Alexx Coelho Manuela Coelho 905-339-8707 416-464-8624 www.alexx.ca ALEXX COELHO (905) 338-6550 IAN HALLFORD (905) 338-6550 ianhallford@sympatico.ca alexx@alexx.ca IAN HALLFORD (905) 338-6550 ianhallford@sympatico.ca Lakeshore & Kerr. Excellent opportunity to own your own retail/office space w/no commute. Exec 2 bed + den residential on 2nd & 3rd fls. featuring granite, tile, custom F/P. Thousands spent in upgrades. SPRAWLING RANCH BUNGALOW $899,000 4+2 Bedrooms. Beautiful sunrises BARBARA MINTY (905) 338-6550 GEORGE DLUGOSH (905) 338-6550 IAN HALLFORD (905) 338-6550 www.barbaraminty.com www.dlugosh.com ianhallford@sympatico.ca and beautiful sunsets!!! Unobstructed views of escarpment. Two family rooms, two kitchens, walkout basement, hardwoods, granite...4.8 acres, 5 min. to Oakville, Milton and Burlington COUNTRY ELEGANCE ON PRESTIGIOUS COURT EXCLUSIVE Nearly 3 acres of country property in $925,000 Huge custom-built home provides abundant room for your family. 3 Oakville. 5 bedroom home with maids 8.85 ACRES IN NORTH OAKVILLE $2,225,000 Zoned agriculture with proposed "employment lands" in the future. Home on property with barns & pond. Current zoning allows daycare, church, schools, B&B, veterinary surgeon, boarding of animals. You can custom build your dream home too. acre property with towering pines provides quarters, 5000 sqr. ft. warehouse on property. Bye a piece of Oakville Heritage. Call privacy. Freshly painted in warm tones. Paul today for your private showing. State of the art heating/cooling. PAUL MCCUAIG (905) 338-6550 MIKE MORETTI (905) 338-6550 paul@yourhomeinoakville.com mail@mikemoretti.com TANYA NORMAN (905) 823-0020 tnorman@trebnet.com