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2405 Brouseville Rd., Spencerville$525,000

95 ACRE FARM – Log home setback from road, rolling land & privatesetting for this pioneer style homeadapted to today’s conveniences,this is one of a kind... Must be seen!MLS # 867003

7 Goldfinch Dr., Kemptville$345,000

Newer home 2008 quality workman-ship throughout, 3+1 bedroom,private master bedrm suite, open-concept, spacious kitchen. A well-designed floor plan brings style &elegance! MLS # 868368

7726 Mill Pond Lane,Burritts Rapids $239,900

Excellent location, backing ontoBrassils creek, park-like setting 3bedroom brick bungalow, metal roof,lots of interior appeal plus fin.basement… Affordable don’t missout! MLS # 865721

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Hobby Farm – 27 acres – 2003quality built home, 1500sqft plus fin.basement, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths.Barn with 3 stalls, tackroom/workshop, loft ... Country living at it’sbest. MLS # 865861

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Stunning 1769 sq.ft bungalow on 1.5acre lot with lots of curb appeal,wrap-around veranda, open conceptwell designed floor plan with fully fin.basement. A must see call for appt.MLS # 865420

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Maintenance free 2 bedroom all brickbungalow with oak flooring undercarpet, nat gas fireplace, nicelandscaped lot, single detachedgarage, full basement… Excellentvalue MLS # 864895

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7496 County Road 21, Spencerville - $275,000 Gorgeous six year old 3+1 hiranch homeon lovely 1.76 acre lot situated between Spencerville, Brockville, and Prescott. Gleaminghardwood floors in bright open living room. Stunning kitchen with walk-in pantry overlooksthe large backyard and deck. Full 3-pc ensuite in master bedroom. Finished basement

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11 Albert St, Johnstown - $315,000 Gorgeous brand new 3 bdrm 2 bath(incl. master ensuite) bungalow. Stunning kitchen and laundry room cupboards.

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657 Royal Place, Prescott - $229,000 Located in a wonderful neighbourhood on agood size town lot, you'll be surprised at the space this 4 bedroom home has to offer.This home has had so many updates since 2007 including kitchen, new 2-pc bathroomcreated on 2nd level, 100 amp panel, central air conditioning, finished basement,

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24 Merkley Street, MorrisburgBrand new 1400 square foot bungalow with3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Open living space,gas fireplace, ceramic, carpet & hardwoodfloors. Beautiful dark maple kitchen cabinetswith island. Home Warranty & super energy

efficient Guildcrest Home. $299,500

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12 Merkley Street, MorrisburgBrick bungalow on spacious corner lot, wellkept inside & out. 3 bedrooms & 4 pc. bath,basement with 1 bedroom & 3 pc. bath, recroom, laundry has walk-up to double car

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22 Ottawa Street, MorrisburgSpacious 3 bedroom, 2 baths, 2 storeys

home with Park & St. Lawrence River view,just steps from the dock. Deck off large rearkitchen with river view. 1 ½ storey garage

presently used as a gym. $174,900


13015 Riverside Drive, MorrisburgThis 2 + 2 bungalow is on a large

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is move in ready. $198,900

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480 Annable Road, WinchesterThis 3 bedroom 1 ½ storey home is on alarge pie-shaped lot in a quiet Winchestersub-division. Attached garage, large rear

deck with gazebo, 6 appliances & numerousupgrades in 2012. $220,000

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Specialist helpbuild a solidmortgage planThere has been a lot of talk latelyabout mortgage features, benefitsand the types of terms available.

While the longest amortization period is tempting, a mortgage specialistcan show you how you’ll save with a shorter term.

Iwant to express the importancefor homes buyers to meet with a

mortgage specialist and have athorough conversation around theirpresent and future financing plansbefore deciding on a mortgageproduct.This will help you to understand

and be realistic about where yourhard-earned money will be spentover the next five to 10 years.Every customer I speak to has the

best intentions to prepay theirmortgage as quickly as possible,but things happen in life that canget in a way.There are many things to consi-

der, such as: Are you planning tostart a family? How likely is yourhousehold to be reduced to oneincome earner? Have you set a planfor retirement savings? Are yougoing to need a new car or will youneed a second car? Have you paidoff that credit card debt or vacationline of credit yet? Do you have aholiday savings strategy so youdon’t use credit?All of these should be discussed

and considered when choosing yourmortgage.Most banks have a prepayment

plan, which means you can paydown a portion of your mortgageeach year without a penality.

For example, a mortgage witha “10 plus 10” prepayment privi-lege means that, on a $400,000mortgage, you can prepay up yo10% of your original principalbalance (in this case, $40,000) peryear and increase your payments byup to 10% each year.

For many people this providesmore than enough flexibility,especially when you consider allthe other plans you have in place toreach your financial goals.As I mentioned earlier, we all

have good intentions to pay off ourmortgage faster but it is easy to getpulled in different directions.Whether or not you intend to

make early prepayments on yourmortgage, my advice is to choose ashorter amortization period whenyou first get your mortgage.Shortening your amortization

from 30 years to 25 years on yourmortgage will translate intosubstantial interest savings whileallowing you to be mortgage-freefive years sooner.Ask your mortgage specialist to

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tion period, you’ll need to be moredisciplined with your money, butbefore you know it, you will haveadjusted your budget for the smallincrease in payments and still be able to plan for the future.

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furnace; 3 bedrm; Hardwood; Deck; Large yard; Immediate.MLS # 854089 $85,000

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395 James Street East, Prescott$112,500 MLS

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421 Jessup St. W, Prescott$139,000 MLS

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3318 Hossack Lane, Toledo$252,900 MLS

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30 Concession St. WestportClose to all amenities, arena & ball diamond,

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777 Indian Lake Rd, ElginFabulous 4 season home on Indian Lake. 2 beds,1 full & 1 part bath, fireplace, spacious, comfortablekitchen & grand room. 50 ft crib dock. A quality home

on quality waterfront. MLS #862528

79 West Shore Lane, White Lake, GodfreyBeautiful all season home on pristine spring fed White Lake, inviting openconcept home offering 2 beds, 1 full and 1 part bath, finished lower level,

attached single garage. Screened room facing lake, easy entry to fabulouswaterfront. Fish, boat & swim the carefree days away at 79 West Shore Lane.

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Cozy 2 bed, 1 bath 1.5 st home close to Prescott Golf Course.Great location - walk to Prescott's amenities. Kitchen with amplecabinetry & laminate flooring. Living, dining & bedroom roomsfeature hardwood flooring. Fenced rear yard for your summer en-joyment. Windows except basement replaced in 2002. Interiorrecently painted. Paved drive. Economical natural gas heating.Central air. Minutes to Hwy. 401 interchange and bridge to USA.

Impeccable well maintained handicap accessible condominiumwith patio overlooking the St. Lawrence River.Bright open conceptmain floor w oak kitchen cabinetry,custom blinds & laminateflooring.In unit storage & W/D.Chair lift to second level that offersa large master bedroom,den/bedroom, & renovated bathroom wwalk-in tub/shower.Electricity/heat is $77/mo.Current tenant pays$1150/mo. all inclusive. Great investment!

235 Water St # 111, Prescott $169,900Lockwood built semi-detached 2 bed bung in the Village ofSpencerville. Kitchen features ample white cabinetry & breakfastbar. Living room with gas fireplace & patio doors to rear deck withgazebo & fenced backyard. Laminate & ceramic flooring in livingarea & carpet in the bedrooms. In-floor radiant heating. Ductles airconditioning. On demand hot water. Incl 10x10 garden shed.Paved drive. Excellent starter or retirement home.

6A Cedar St., Spencerville $178,000Enjoy this summer & beyond on the beautiful St.Lawrence Riverjust east of Johnstown. Lovely older home with numerous up-grades including a new hi efficiency gas furnace & roof shinglesin '11. Formal liv/din rooms, attractive kitchen cabinets w/ granitecountertops,main floor laundry/pwdr room + great room w/ mag-nificent water view.Master suite w/ access to lge deck & stairs topool. Easy care hardwood, laminate & tile flooring. Impeccable!

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MARINER'S CLUB WATERFRONT.Have morning coffee or intimate dinners while overloo-king the sunrises and sunsets on the St. Lawrence River.Enjoy watching the Vessels in the Shipping Channel, orthe activities of the Leisure Boaters. Located adjacent tothe marina and all downtown amenities. A short walk tothe Millenium Walkway, the St. Lawrence ShakespeareFestival, or the Prescott Golf Club. 45 Minutes fromOttawa, and a short drive to the International Bridge toNYS. Opportunity is knocking. Gorgeous 2 BedroomCondominium now for sale. Unit #304. Open Concept,fireplace, 2 Full Bath. Hardwood flooring. DesignerKitchen. Riverfront Balcony, and Linai on the cityside.Reasonable Condo Fees. Underground Parking andlocker. Workout Room. MLS # 867401

$319,900

PRESCOTT 953 Massie Dr.Family bungalow on quiet road inPrescott. Thinking about summer?Inground pool. Completely finishedbasement. 2+1 Bedrooms, 2 FullBath. Adjacent to Park area. Close toschools and shopping. 45 Minutes toOttawa. MLS # 862154

$229,900

BRINSTON 11066 Henderson Rd.Large Corner lot with stately century home.Beautifully renovated, with all open conceptmain floor living area. Kitchen has lovelyfinishes. Bath is large with Sunken ClawTub, Large Shower stall, and doubleantique vanity. Balcony and Front Porch.Back has garage and lofted summerkitchen unfinished. Do not overlook this atthis price. MLS # 864611

$193,000

PRESCOTT 1051 Mackenzie Rd.SEMI -Detached NOW ready for Occupancy.Mapleview Homes presents the WATER-FORD. 2 Bedroom, Main Floor Laundry.Woodlands Subdivision. Prescott. Deep Lot.Minutes and walking distance to shopping andall amenities. Call us. OPEN for SHOWINGSDAILY 11-4 pm. Now offering 4% Commis-sion to Co-operating Agents. INCENTIVEPACKAGE for new home buyers. Call me formore information. MLS # 854829 & 854809

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PRESCOTT 5471 Algonquin Rd.25 Acres, frontage cleared, with this1 1/2 Storey Renovated Farmhouse.Must be seen to be appreciated. 2Bedroom, 2 Full Bath. Main FloorLaundry. Open Concept. FrontPorch. Small Barn. Would make aperfect small hobby farm.MLS # 866996

$151,000

IROQUOIS 10369 Hainsville Rd.Open Concept, Lofted 2nd Floor. DesignerKitchen. Large rural setting. Private. A FRAMEGuildcrest still under Tarion Warranty. Ownerrelocating. Price Recently Reduced to$214,500. Take a look at this!!! Balcony andPorch. Large Balcony from 2nd Floor Bed-room. 2 Full Baths. Main Floor Laundry.Basement ready to complete. Must be seento be appreciated. MLS # 850970

$219,500

PRESCOTT 545 Duke Street.Quiet Neighbourhood, walking distance to allamenities, included Fort Wellington, arenas,Shakespeare Festival, Kinsmen Amphitheatersummer concerts, river walk, and the PrescottGolf Club. Want a lovely bungalow? This backsplit is deceiving in size. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath.Renovated Kitchen area. Hardwood. Large fam-ily room. Out buildings include work shop, hobbyroom/studio and BBQ area. Yards lovely andmanicured. Perennial beds. CALL for your privateshowing NOW. MLS # 861642

$209,000

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PRESCOTT 3716 County Rd 2 RdNEW WEXFORD. You can't get more privacythan this. Large yard with entry onto back road.Mature trees. Detached garage. CENTURYHOME believed to be limestone. 5 Bedrooms.All original flooring, and embelishes.Absolutely amazing opportunity at this price.All electrical, pumps, septic, almost new. Largekitchen area. Seasonal Riverview. Hugescreened front porch. Beside Golf Course. Thisone is a beauty and must be seen to beappreciated. Irreplaceable. MLS # 845538

$171,500

PRESCOTT 991 Mackenzie Rd.Large Semi Detached. NEW TOMARKET. 4 Bedrooms, Large Livingarea. Inground pool. Hot Tub.Fenced yard. 40 Minutes to Ottawa.Walking distance to all schools, andshopping. Perfect for growing family.MLS #871168

$144,900

PRESCOTT 919 Mackenzie Rd.Brick 2 Storey Semi Detached. Manyrenovations. Lovely finishing, and cus-tom paint. 4 Bedroom, 1 Bath. Largebackyard. Minutes to the #401 and theInternational Bridge. Walk to golf,water sports, gym, shopping, schoolsand churches. Not through road.MLS#871406

$156,900

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Getting ready to sell? Move your property fast – andfor the highest selling price possible – with theseeasy, affordable staging tricks. These deal-sealingchanges will make your home attractive to the largestpool of potential buyers, and the best part is, you canstart at any stage in the game.1 Paint!Dollar for dollar, a fresh coat of paint gives you more bangfor your decorating buck than anything else. Even if yourcurrent palette is relatively new, any scuffs or wear markswill channel an unkempt vibe. And an unusual colourchoice – even if the height of fashion – may limit yourhome’s appeal. So break out that roller and slap on acouple coats of crowd-pleasing warm white or sand paint.

2 Improve the lightingReplace any dated light fixtures ASAP. How can you tell ifit has to go? If it’s over 15 years old and looks it – yet isn’ta vintage (50-75 years old) or antique piece (older) – itshould probably go. “Retro” is not something most homebuyers are looking for.

3 De-clutterTake the collectibles off the mantel, put the mismatchedarmchair into storage (or better yet, donate it) and pare

your closets down to what you’re actually wearing thisseason, packing away the rest. Ideally, all this extra stuffwould head to charity (if in good, saleable condition), thegarbage dump, or into storage. The more you storeonsite, the more cluttered and small your home appears.

4 Give dated bathrooms a faceliftA nice bath helps sell a house but, don’t invest in a totalrenovation. Renos are costly, and you won’t recoup yourcosts unless you find your exact décor doppelganger.Bring an out-of-date bath up to speed with gleamingwhitewalls whether via a fresh coat of white bath and kitchenpaint or ceramic tile and new lighting. Buy neutral newshower curtains, a simple new bath mat and vanity set,and have fresh flowers in the room during open houses.

5 Take down curtainsDated window treatments need to come down, pronto(if it’s over 10 years old, get rid of it). If privacy isn’t anissue, just leave the windows bare to maximize naturallight and make the room’s dimensions seem more gener-ous. Otherwise, buy basic-issue cotton or linen drapesfrom Linens ‘N Things or another wellpriced retailer.Always tie drapes back during viewings and open houses.

6 Put up mirrorsMake small rooms appear bigger and dark rooms seembrighter by adding an attractive wall mirror. A boxlikedining room will benefit from a leaning floor mirror and anentranceway more welcoming with a console mirror.

7 Update porch hardwareIncrease your home’s curb appeal by updating the hard-ware on your front porch. Buy a doorknocker or bell,mailbox, kick plate, doorknob and lockset in a set or incomplementary styles. Brushed nickel is a neutral finish

that will never date, while oil-rubbed bronze is anotherfavourite.

8 And the porch lightUpdate your porch light to coordinate with the newhardware, if needed. They don’t have to be an exact matchor even come from the same period, but the finishesand styles should look pleasing together.

9 Spiff up the front yardRefresh your front yard according to the season. In spring,summer and fall, trim back dead plants and foliage andplant attractive annuals or perennials in flowerbeds. Inwinter, keep the walkway shoveled and cut back any treeor shrub branches damaged by heavy snowfall. A pair ofplanters flanking the front door and filled with seasonalarrangements instantly conveys pride of ownership.

10 Tend the backyardSimple fix-its willmake the most of your existing yardlayout. Replace any damaged boards on your deck orfence, and apply a fresh coat of paint, or stain and sealantif the finish needs it. Weed and groom your garden andadd some perennials for colour when in-season. If kids’toys are taking over the space, put some in storage.

Easy ways to make your home more attractive to potential buyers.10home selling tips


First Impression in Real EstateYou have 15 seconds to make a great first impression once your home goes on the market.Make it count!

Liz’ Tips

Liz’ TipsBy: Liz Quinn of Design’in-MindMaximum Impact with Minimal InvestmentBrockville, Ontario

Would you attend a speed dating event wearing a tattered T-shirt? OK... somaybe you're not into speed dating or you look really good in a tatteredT-shirt but you get my point. When you only have 15 seconds to make a firstimpression you want it to be your best. And when home buyers are lookingon the Internet at real estate listings you have about 15 seconds to impressthem. So, why would you try to sell your home without cleaning it,de-cluttering it, or without staging it?

Ahome stager will give you that competitive edge so your home standsout from the competition, selling faster and for top dollar! For homeowners, it is very important to realize just how little time a buyer givesa home to impress them before they move onto the next listing.

• 90% of potential home buyers start their search on the Internet beforeever stepping out with their Realtor. MLS photos are what drawbuyers to your house so make sure they represent the best of your homeinside and out.

• On average, buyers make a decision about your home within the first 15seconds - that first impression is critical to selling your home or sittingon the market becoming stale.

• A professionally staged home shows at its optimum best, creating morefoot traffic at open houses and showings which is why 85% of Realtorsrecommend staging to their clients. Online MLS photos are unforgiv-ing therefore make sure they represent the best of your home inside andout.

• According to National Association of Realtors (NAR), the smallinvestment for staging could be the defining difference betweenreceiving offers, or your first price reduction, costing the seller tens ofthousands of dollars.

• Vacant homes appear cold and sterile. Professional staging allows thebuyer to assess the proportions of the rooms by creating warm andinviting spaces so they can see how they could arrange their furnituretaking the guess work out. A stager can rent the furniture to fill eachroom and create a dream home for a minimal investment. It could saveyou thousands of dollars and make a quick sale; otherwise, a vacanthome can sit on the market for months and sometimes years; losingvaluable money since upkeep and maintenance will still need to beprovided by the homeowner.

• Professional home stagers combine decorating, marketing, & psychol-ogy to create emotional connections,enabling potential buyers to visualizethemselves living in your home.

• Buyers view a clean and organizedhome as well maintained making itmore desirable. Homes in goodcondition are more likely to get closeto their asking price. This is priorityone in home staging.

• Ideally, you want to stage your homebefore you put it on the market, instantly creating the most interest onMLS, which brings in more foot traffic and a successful open house.

However, if your home has sat on the market with no respectableoffers, it's time to stage and bring back buyers who previously pastyour home by, as well as create interest and excitement for newpotential buyers.

• Don't neglect curb appeal and outdoor living space; it's key for today'smarket. Hire a landscaper, add fresh mulch and a few potted plants –your home will be much more welcoming and make buyers want to seemore.

• Several real estate agents in the Brockville area offer a professional3-hour home-staging as part of their package, at no cost to the home-owner. Any extra time required beyond 3 hours would be atthe discretion of the homeowner. Inquire with your agent if thisservice is provided.

Compare these 2 photos of the kitchen.

In this first one you can see a lot of clutter on the counter tops, on top ofthe fridge, there's an armchair in the foreground, magazines on the island,and there's a white canvas cover over the end of the island.

Compare this photo to the one below without the chair, the white canvascover, and without the clutter. Notice that with the wider angle lens youalso get the view of the hallway and the angle is slightly different to getthe island out of the way.

Which photo impresses you?

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