Real Estate Insider Vol 18 2014

Oakville • Milton • Campbellville • Acton • Rural • Halton

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Volume 18

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Making a real estate transaction is a complicated process, involving

mountains of paperwork and many factors coming together just

right. When the deal involves the purchase of a condominium,

things get even more complex with condo fees, reserve funds,

annual budgets, status certificates and condo boards to consider.

Prospective buyers who are considering a condo purchase, but

what about a status certificate, probably know many of the

aforementioned items? It’s not talked about quite as often as

condo fees so it might not be on the radar of many buyers.

A status certificate is a prospective condo owner’s first look into the

financial health of their potential investment. This comprehensive

report gives all the details on the current fees that owners’ pay,

any large fee increases that may be on the horizon and any liens

or arrears owed by particular owner(s). Financial statements

are part of the status certificate too and will show the trends in

expenditures and receipts of the past, and provide comparisons

of a corporation’s actual and expected costs.

A status certificate is essential to helping prospective buyers make

an informed decision. It includes all by-laws, budgets, reserve fund

balances, insurance and details on any major work that needs to

be done to the building. The status certificate is also supposed

to detail any legal actions taken or pending against the condo

corporation and whether its insurance provides enough coverage.

To get your hands on a condominium’s status certificate, you

must submit a written request to the condo board’s management

company, plus a $100 fee. They have 10 days, as required by law,

to provide the certificate.

It’s a good idea for a seller to order a status certificate before

listing their condo, and to understand what’s in it (as well as their

realtor) because it’s very likely that any incoming offers will be

conditional upon a review of it. Doing so will also save you the 10

days waiting period that is would take for the prospective buyer

to get one.

What Type of Buyer Needs to See a Status Certificate?

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Domenic Manchisi started his career in real estate in 1996. In addition to strengthening his experience, Domenic has dedicated himself to expand his skill set both personally and professionally which he has utilized to lead himself and his team to become the number one real estate team in Canada* and he was a top producer for RE/MAX in 2013. Domenic’s dedication to expand his knowledge has led him to pursue the following designations and certificates:

• Appraisal• Mortgage Financing• Property Law• Property Management

• Licensed Mortgage Agent• Brokers License• Real Estate Investment• IRES

Domenic has created a dominant presence as a real estate broker predominantly in the Halton Region. Domenic’s success is a result of his extensive experience in the real estate industry as well as the ability to understand the needs of his clients. His core understanding of the real estate industry has not only been recognized by clients but also by colleagues and industry leaders. Domenic has been invited as a guest speaker for Donald Trump’s Apprentice, Bill Rancic, has appeared with The Dragons Den Wealthy Barber, has participated in expert panels at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), has made the cover of several magazines and has won many awards across North America for the work he and his team have achieved.

Domenic currently lives in Milton with his wife and business partner, Jody Manchisi, and their two children.

*For Prudential Canada 2008-2011

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About Domenic Manchisi

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Whether it’s your first time or you’re the annual Thanksgiving Day host in your family, you want the holiday to be a memorable one. One way to ensure success when entertaining this year is to spice things up with a fun theme. This is your chance to let your creative side run wild! Incorporate your theme into the food, activities and decor for an unforgettable celebration. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

NatureBring the beautiful outdoors in and celebrate with the natural beauty of the season. Think rustic decor while adding warmth with the rich colours of fall leaves. Fill a hurricane vase with vibrant leaves and LED candles for your centerpiece. Display twigs in a vase or on the table and use wood slabs to display your food on. Label food items by writing the name of the dish on a leaf. Other ideas that would keep with the nature theme could include peacock feathers, pinecones, berries and beeswax candles.

Traditional HarvestStick with a traditional Thanksgiving harvest theme and add your special creativity to the decor. Use gourds, Indian corn, dried flowers and pumpkins. You can cover your table in burlap and fill vases with harvest goods, such as cranberries, kumquats or apples. Place a pear or apple at each place setting and write the name of the guest with a pretty gold marker on a place card, then pin it to the fruit.

Around the WorldThis is a unique and fun theme to celebrate with foods and traditions from around the world. Each guest can choose a culture and make a dish from that area. This is a great way to try out new foods and explore flavours from several ethnicities. After the feast, provide take out containers for your guests to share in the leftovers.

Start a new family tradition by using one of these themes, or have fun creating your own this Thanksgiving!

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$434,9005007 Wellington RoadLarge 3+1 bedroom bungalow sits back from road on a large 100 x 127 foot lot. Huge driveway can accommodate up to 8 cars, large truck or RV. Oversize double car garage. Spacious home with over 1600 square feet. Large living room, family sized country kitchen, family room addition with lots of windows and vaulted ceilings. Finished basement with entrance from garage offers 2nd kitchen, breakfast area, large recreation room with above grade windows, 4th bedroom, and 3-piece bathroom. Lots of storage space. Private yard all 3 km north of Acton.

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$389,90022 Bankfield CrescentWell maintained 3 bedroom home, spacious open concept main floor with garage access from foyer. Large family room offering hardwood floors and gas fireplace. Good sized kitchen overlooks the family room with breakfast area and walk out to 2 tier deck. Hardwood staircase leads to the second level offering 3 spacious bedrooms and laundry room. Master bedroom is large in size with a walk in closet and 4-piece ensuite with soaker tub and separate shower. Beautiful curb appeal. 2 car parking in the single driveway - no sidewalk! Short walk to large park! Rough-in central vacuum.

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$444,900537 Beaver CourtPopular 3+1 bedroom, 4 level backsplit is located in Timberlea surrounded by trails and parks and a short walk to plaza. Very spacious home, main level offers a large living/dining room and updated kitchen. 2nd floor offers 3 bedrooms, master with semi ensuite bath. Family room located on lower level with above grade windows and gas fireplace. 4th bedroom, laundry and 3-piece bathroom also on lower level. Large finished recreation room adds for more living space. 4 car parking on driveway!

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$384,5009 Sarah Street3 bedroom all brick bungalow located in a mature neighbourhood in Georgetown. Main windows, front and back doors have been replaced in 2014. Upgraded main 4 piece bathroom, good sized living area and galley kitchen. Large lot with fully fenced backyard.


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$1,695205 Sherway Gardens, #1802Immaculate 2 bedroom condo with 2 full bath rooms. Steps to Sherway Gardens mall. Available immediately! Terrific views. Kitchen with granite counter tops. Living room with hardwood flooring. Building offers a gym, sauna, pool, 1 underground parking spot and 1 locker.

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$1,589,9004919 6th LineSpectacular very private country property situated on 45 acres. Well maintained property with long driveway and scenic views of country side. Approximately 4000 square foot bungalow with walk out basement and triple car garage. Gorgeous finishes throughout. Spacious principle rooms; family sized kitchen with large island offering granite counter tops, double built-in oven and stainless steel appliances. Double sided fireplace between kitchen and family room. Large separate dining area. Three large bedrooms. Master bedroom with sitting area, two walk in closets, and 6-piece ensuite. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a jack and Jill 5-piece bath with walk in closets. Lower level is finished offering a 4th bedroom, den, recreation room, 3- piece bath, 2 cantinas, rough in for kitchen. 1800 square feet of lower level is partially finished with a walkout awaits your personal touch. Separate hot tub and sauna room off of the family area. Walkout from breakfast area to patio overlooking acreage. Lots of parking and greenhouse and large outdoor garden.

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$589,900483 Pettit TrailLarge family home offering 2256 square feet with a large fully finished lower level. Spacious living/dining room combo. Main floor family room with gas fireplace overlooking the kitchen. Spacious kitchen with stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar and breakfast area, with walkout to patio. All bedrooms generous in size. Master bedroom with huge walk in closet and 5-piece ensuite. Beautifully landscaped front and back offering stone walkways and patio. Fully fenced yard with deck, gate and large shed. Parking for 4 cars on driveway - no sidewalk.

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91 Holloway TerraceBeautiful end unit - feels like a semi! Heathwood built Energy Star Robindale model, approximately 1760 square feet. Large foyer with garage access. Hardwood floors and 9 foot ceilings on main floor. Family size kitchen with movable island, backsplash, stainless steel appliances, touch tap faucet and garburator. Family room overlooks kitchen offering a gas fireplace and walk-out to deck. Spacious 2nd floor offers laundry room, 3 good size bedrooms, large master bedroom with walk-in closet and 4-piece ensuite bathroom with glass shower and soaker tub. Fully finished lower level. Beautiful curb appeal.

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$1,200123 Mill StreetLarge basement apartment, separate entrance and walkout to yard. 2 Large bedrooms, 3-piece bath, spacious living area with gas fireplace. Galley kitchen and laundry. Utilities included!! Feels like main level, Very bright!

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$4,900,00013268 Fifth LineExquisite 1840’s re-finished home with all of todays modern finishes still keeping the old age charm, situated on 95.25 acres. Spacious 4 bedroom 3.5 baths, 3 fireplaces, Gorgeous hardwood floors, High baseboards and large wood trim, crown mouldings, galley kitchen with stainless steel appliance. Formal dining room, main floor family room and 2nd floor family room. Large separate living room. Master bedroom addition above garage offers a 5-piece ensuite, walk-in closet, gas fireplace and walk-out to balcony with stunning views of the pond and property. Large mud/laundry room, heated & air conditioned finished garage. 1,400 square foot barn with loft and oversize double car garage. Geo thermal heating/cooling, silo with spiral staircase and views that are spectacular. Feature sheet available upon request for more details.

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$419,90082 Queen StreetBeautifully kept century home in the quaint village of Morriston. Built in 1909. Just moments from the 401 for easy access. 1750 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Main floor features hardwood floors, spacious and bright principle rooms and main floor office/family room with access to rear deck and picturesque views. This home features chestnut woodwork, hand crafted crown mouldings, stained glass windows, 100 amp service, updated bathrooms. Walk up unfinished attic is 31 feet x 24 feet and awaits your personal touch. Furnace (2010). Mature perennial gardens, lots of room for parking, sits on just under an acre with farm fields behind there is lots of privacy and room for entertaining or relaxing.

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$344,900225 Sherway Gardens Road, Unit 1709Exceptionally maintained unit by the original owner. Very bright with South-West views offering an open concept modern design with hardwood floors, living/dining room with walkout to balcony, kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Spacious master bedroom with 4-piece bath, ensuite laundry. The building offers many amenities including a gym, yoga room, treatment room, indoor pool/sauna/hot tub, pool table/games room, media/library room, party room, security, guest suites and virtual golf room. All located steps to Sherway Mall and the QEW. 1 owned parking space + 1 rented which can be transferred.

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$549,900909 Birch AvenueSought after location. Large foyer entrance with garage access. Main floor family room with walk out to deck. Main floor laundry and large living room/dining room. Eat-in kitchen overlooking family room. Spacious bedrooms, master bedroom with 2-piece ensuite and walk-in closet. Finished lower level with above grade windows and tons of storage space. Fenced yard with inground pool, 2-tier deck with built-in slide. Close to Highway 401.

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$409,900205 Elm Avenue3 Bedroom bungalow located in a mature neighborhood in Milton. Walking distance to schools and downtown. Large corner lot with lots of room for parking. Separate entrance to lower level. Partially finished basement is set up as potential 2 bedroom apartment/in-law suite. Only needs your finishing touches.

SOLD $299,000661 Childs Dr., Unit 83

Terrific town home in sought after complex, short walk to Milton mall and downtown. 4 levels offers lots of space for the family. Finished walk out lower level with 2-piece bathroom. Large living room with high ceilings and walk out to balcony overlooking the in ground pool in complex. Separate dining room overlooking living area is located off of the kitchen. Main floor laundry room for convenience. 3 Spacious bedrooms. Large master bedroom with semi ensuite bath and wall to wall closet.

MiltonBungalows/Side Splits - 41 available starting at $409,9002 Storeys - 134 available starting at $439,900Semi’s/Towns - 88 available starting at $359,900Condo Towns - 10 available starting at $255,000Apartments - 21 available starting at $239,900

Acton• Bungalows/Side Splits - 9 available starting at $359,900• 2 Storeys - 16 available starting at $239,900

CALL US TODAY FOR ANY OF THESE HOMES - 905-875-4594HOMES FOR SALE• Semi’s/Towns - 3 available starting at $179,000• Condo Towns - 3 available starting at $235,900• Apartments - 0 available

Rural • 2 Storey - 15 available starting at $650,000• Bungalows/Side Splits - 21 available starting at $429,900

Campbellville/Brookville • 2 Storey - 14 available starting at $629,000• Bungalows/Sidesplits - 10 available starting at $449,000

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I would like to thank Domenic, Jody, Desmond

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team for all their help with the sale of my home.

I found the entire team to be very professional,

extremely helpful and very talented at what they

do. Selling a home can create some stress but am

very grateful that my agent Desmond and the

entire team were able to get the home sold in a

matter of a few days and they made it look very

easy. I would highly recommend others to use

their services as they are honest and they take

their jobs seriously. Not only will they make every

effort to get your house sold but they will look

out for your best interests. They are right there

by your side throughout the entire process, even

after the house as been sold. This was indeed a

wonderful experience for me. Thank-you again to

the entire team!

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Volume 18

A new report has just been released which identifies the 6 most common and costly mistakes that homebuyers make before buying a home.

Mortgage regulations have changed significantly over the last few years, making your options wider than ever. Subtle changes in the way you approach mortgage shopping, and even small differences in the way you structure your mortgage, can save or cost you literally thousands of dollars and years of expense.

Whether you are about to buy your first home, or are planning to make a move to your next home, it is critical that you inform yourself about the factors involved before you buy.

In answer to this issue, industry insiders have prepared a free special report entitled “6 Things You Must Know Before You Buy”. Having the right information before hand can undoubtedly make a major difference in this critical negotiation.

To order your free copy of this report visit, www.halton6buyermistakes.com

Chances are the hot days of summer have taken a toll on your lawn as drought, insects and weeds have turned it from lush green to thin, patchy and brown.

To help it return it to its healthy state next spring and protect it from further damage over the winter months, there are a few things you can do from mid-August to mid-September. First, fertilize with a nitrogen/potash mixture. If the damage is extensive, aerate first by plunging a pitchfork about three inches down into the ground and wiggling it back and forth. Do this in rows about four inches apart. The holes allows grass to breathe better and absorb nutrients and water. The next thing to do is overseed. Try perennial ryegrass, an all-purpose seed. You will need two to four kilograms of seed per 100 square metres of lawn to do the job well. Fine fescue seed works best in shady areas. You’ll need one to three kg of fine fescue seed to adequately cover 100 square metres. Tall fescue is an excellent, drought-tolerant seed. Disperse two to three kg of this seed over 100 square metres for best results.

Be sure to water well afterward to ensure germination.

Where there are weeds, use a weeding tool to dig down deep enough to uproot the pesky invaders. Do not compost weeds.

Rake fallen leaves and dead grass and then bag it all. When leaves are left to rot on the lawn, they prevent light from shining on the grass blades.

Raise the blades on your mower in the fall so that the grass on the lawn isn’t cut as short. This allows roots to grow deeper to make them stronger through winter. That’s not to say you should let your grass grow too long because it may encourage destructive mould growth.

In mid-to-late October, apply a second nitrogen/potash mix fertilizer application to ensure better winter survival and greener grass in early spring.

Help Your Lawn Survive theWinter with These Tips

6 Costly Mistakes to Avoid Before Buying a Home

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