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P R E S E N T E D B Y T H E G O L F I T E A M

April 15, 2011 - Vol 26b

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Rob GolfiSales Representative

www.GolfiTeam.com

Sharon StaffordSales

Representative

Heather ReidSales

Representative

Hans MarcelissenSales

Representative

Wendy Murray-Nicholson*Sales

Representative

Ashley SidlerSales

Representative

Dena ZlatarOffice

Manager

Jaclyn RossExecutive Assistant

Rosemary FournierListing

Co-ordinator

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The GOLFI TEAM Real Estate Market Watch April 15, 2011

www.GolfiTeam.com

Since the inception ofhis career in 1997,Rob Golfi has

recognized that understandinghis clients’ needs is essential toproviding excellent service.

As business grew, Robassembled the Golfi Team in aneffort to maintain the samelevel of professionalism clientshave come to expect. Shortlythereafter in 2003, the teamreceived the prestigious honourof being among the top 100Real Estate Teams forRE/MAX Canada, and thisstatus continues to date.

Rob’s experience andaggressive negotiating skillshave earned him every majorhonour awarded by RE/MAX,including President’s Club,100% Club, Platinum Club,Chairman’s Club, Hall of Famein 2003, the Lifetime Achieve -ment Award in 2006, hisSRES® designation in 2009 andthe Diamond Club Award in2010. Having worked with

many of the industry’sprofessionals over the years, hehas the necessary edge to bestnegotiate the sale of your home.

Any agent can list yourhouse, but Rob’s knowledge,extensive marketingbackground and dedicationgives clients peace of mindwhen dealing with the singlemost important investment intheir lives. With years ofcombined experience, the GolfiTeam can provide your homewith a level of exposure thatmost agents cannot. Utilizing ateam approach also means thatthey will likely find a purchaserto buy your home sooner, ratherthan waiting for other agents toapproach you with potentialbuyers.

Ranked in the top 5 of nearly2,000 sales agents in theHamilton-Burlington and Niagaraareas, listing with Rob and theGolfi Team is the right choicewhen choosing someone torepresent your best interest. -Å

About Rob Golfi

by: Rob Golfi

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Balanced Market for Spring

The REALTORS® Associationof Hamilton-Burlington(RAHB) reported a total of

1128 units sold in the association’s juris-diction* in the month of March, accord-ing to Multiple Listing Service®(MLS®) statistics released today. Thisrepresents a 12.1 per cent decrease insales from the same month last year.

Total unit sales for the first threemonths of the year are reported at 9.5 percent lower than the same period last year,while new unit listings are at almost thesame level as the first quarter of 2010.While sales activity is down for the firstthree months of 2011, the average saleprice increased by 3.5 per cent.

“I know I’m beginning to sound likea broken record, but comparing thisyear’s listings and sales to last year’s iscomparing a normal market to an unusu-ally active market,” said Ann ForbesArndt, RAHB President. “When we lookat how the market has performed over thelast 10 years, this March performed atjust about average.”

The number of residential propertiessold during March totalled 1092, andincluded 869 freehold properties and 223condominiums. Commercial sales forMarch, including industrial, farm, vacantland and business, totalled 36 units.

The average sale price of freeholdresidential properties in the association’sjurisdiction in the month of March was$335,117, an increase of 4.2 per cent over

March, 2010. The average sale pricereflects the dollar volume of freehold res-idential sales divided by the number oftotal freehold residential units sold.

In the condominium market, theaverage unit price was $220,179, whichis virtually flat to March of last year.

“The spring market is proving to bewhat we would call a normal, more bal-anced market,” added Arndt.

“In this kind of market, we still see agood number of properties coming on themarket and a good number of sales goingthrough. There is time for buyers to shopand compare before they buy.”

Figures quoted are for sales andaverage sale prices of units located in thejurisdiction* of the REALTORS®Association of Hamilton-Burlington andprocessed through RAHB’s MultipleListing Service® (MLS®). Unit salesreflect “all property types” including res-idential, condominium, commercialproperty, farm, vacant land and business,unless otherwise specified.

*RAHB’s jurisdiction includesBurlington, Waterdown, Flamboroughand Dundas in the north; Hamilton,Ancaster, Stoney Creek, and Grimsbyalong Lake Ontario; and extends down tothe shores of Lake Erie, includingGlanbrook, West Lincoln, Smithville,Dunnville, Cayuga, Caledonia, andHagersville. (April 5, 2011 – Hamilton,Ontario)

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Call Today 905-945-0188

Rob Golfi*

Grimsby, Lincoln & West Lincoln Area

April 15, 2011 The GOLFI TEAM Real Estate Market Watch

Grimsby $1,490,000

143 Lake StreetFabulous waterfront property! Custom built3000 sq ft home with Lake views every room.Maple hardwood floors, granite counters, mastersuite with access to back deck, ensuite and walk-in shower. Handicap adaptable!

WesT liNCOlN $249,900

1786 Victoria AvenueCountry living at its best sitting on over an acreof private treed lot in fantastic location. Featurescathedral ceilings, oversized family room withfireplace, country style kitchen with plenty ofcupboards, fully finished basement.

Grimsby $469,900

29 Stone Gate DriveFirst Class! 2750 sq ft in executiveneighbourhood close to the lake. 4 bedroom hasloads of updates: carpets, shingles, ensuite withclaw tub & glass shower, hi-eff furnace andmore! Beautiful hardwoods & gorgeousfireplace.

FONTHill $634,900

23 Timbercreek Cres.Stunning 4 bdrm, 3300 sq ft Exec on exclusive

street. Blt 4 yrs ago & fts hrdwd, porcln flr,granite countertps, 60 interior/11 exteriorpotlights, mn flr den can also be a formal liv rm.In-law suite w/sep entry plus endless list ofupgrades!

beamsville $339,900

4092 Mountain StreetWant quality, this house is for you! This one flrplan incl. $20,000 in extras, California knockdown ceilings, rounded corners, 120 sq.ft. ofhrdwd flrs, upgraded trim package, maple kit,asphalt drv & much more! Approx 1445 sq.ft.similar to be built.

Grimsby $219,900

24 Kenyon Cres., Unit 43BEAUTIFUL END UNIT! 2 bedroombungalow only 7yrs old. Hrdwd,ceramic flrs &backsplash in eat-in kitchen, laundry hook-up onmain level & professionally finished bsmt w/full2nd bthrm. Quiet sought after complex w/quickaccess to the QEW & new YMCA.

beamsville $379,900

4957 Kennedy StreetBuilt in 2004 w/numerous upgrades backingonto park. Features cathedral ceiling in greatroom w/beautiful hardwd & fireplace, spaciouskitchen w/breakfast bar leading to large deck,new bamboo floors, & a professionally finishedbasement.

Grimsby $339,900

35 Victoria TerraceWaterfront with total privacy including pebblebeach. Lots of potential & character! Ideal forsomeone to renovate or tear down for new home.This home includes bright sunroom w/originaltall french doors, living room w/high ceilings &gas fireplace, & vacant lot ideal for an addition.

beamsville $319,900

5123 Crimson King WayFantastic value in this 4 bedrm 2 storey homelocated in quiet neighbourhood, featuresspacious eat in kitchen with island, dinette withsliding doors leading to private deck and fenceyard. Sunken family rm, partially finishedbasement. Maintenance free front yard.


9407 Silver StreetAmazing updated home on 100 x 200ft lot, builtin 1953, has an open concept LR/DR w/hrdwdflrs, huge master suite, New high eff gasfurnance/CA, updated main bath, entry doors, &water conditioner. Bonus rm over the garage.

Grimsby $239,000

111 Willow LaneEND UNIT TOWNHOUSE! 2 BR Losani builttownhouse w/ceramics & upgraded carpet. Thishome offers great views of the escarpment & anopen concept floor plan. Garage has inside entryinto basement & basement has walk out tobackyard.


7574 Highway #202+1 bedroom fully reno’d & with modern kitchen,cherry wood cabinets, ceramic, cathedral ceilings,adjoined fam room. Thick carpeting in all principalrms & main bath w/whirlpool tub. Dbl side drv, finbsmt (’06) incl. rec rm, kitchen, bedrm & laundry,25 yr roof (’04), furnace (’03).

beamsville $236,900

5128 Connor Street1386 sq.ft. Features include great sizedbedrooms with 3 pc ensuite and walk in closetoff of master. Kitchen overlooking spaciousfamily room, attached to neighbouring unit atthe garage.

beamsville $259,900

4498 Ontario StreetIdeal for Home Business. Impressive 4bedroom, 4 level back split sitting on 60' x 150'lot. Features hardwood floors, updatedwindows, shingles ('06), furnace ('03), garagedoor & opener ('08), 2 fireplaces, walkout fromlower level, 20' x 22' garage.

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Grimsby $769,900

2 Seventh StreetCustom built 5yrs new home, with 125 ft ofLedgerock shore protection and walkdown towaterfront. Beautiful kitchen with granitecounters and built-in stainless steel appliances,pine plank floors, 4 levels of decking, facing thelake. Fully finished basement. Truly a dream!

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SOLD! SOLD! SOLD!

Grimsby $318,900

83 Lakeside DriveFantastic 4 +1 BR bungalow on an oversized lotw/water views across from the park. Manyupdates include oak kitchen cabinets w/tumbledmarble back splash, updated bathrms, refinishedhrdwd flrs, shingles ‘07, Furnace 2001, &mostly new vinyl windows ‘09.

SOLD 100% OF LIST IN 15 DaYS

DuNDas $365,000

7 South Street East2 storey, 3 BR home w/centre hall plan close todowntown Dundas. Shows like a dream &features hrdwd flrs, traditional style wood trim,sun room w/skylights, spacious LR w/showcaseFP, & a backyard w/perennial gardens.

SOLD IN 2

5 DaYS

sTONey Creek $369,900

62 Windemere RdWaterfront! Rare find on private lane close toFifty Point Conservation area. 101ft ofwaterfront, park like setting and solid 3 bedroombungalow. Substantial breakwall, well treedmature lot, amazing sunrises and sunsetsincluded!

SOLD IN 1

2 DaYS

Grimsby $249,900

65 Hemlock WayGorgeous Losani built town home featuresbeautiful designer maple kitchen with breakfastbar, and showcase fireplace in living room.Master bedroom has luxury ensuite and walk-incloset. 3 bedrooms and oak staircase. Close toparks, schools and QEW access.

SOLD - MULTPLe OFFerS

Grimsby $179,900

13 Sacks AvenueCute semi in a great neighbourhood close toparks & schools. Nice corner lot! 3 bdrms, twofull baths, finished rec-rm w/gas fireplace, &open concept on main flr. Fantastic opportunityfor any buyer to aquire in Grimsby.

SOLD TO MY CaSH BUYer

HamilTON mTN $217,000

7 Carrington Crt3+1 bedroom semi, central mountain, courtlocation on a large pie-shaped lot. Close toschools. Features hardwood floors underbroadloom, mostly new vinyl windows, shingles10 yrs, furnace 9 yrs, & finished rec-rm withlarge bright windows.

SOLD FOr 98% OF LIST

Grimsby $299,900

6 Carnegie LaneCOMPLETELY RENOVATED 3 bedroom,open concept 2 storey home. Impressive list offeatures incl. blown-in insulation, radiant infloor htg, main flr office, speaker system wiredin, large lot plus more. Oversized single garagew/ separate furnace. Zoned M1.

SOLD FOr 95% OF LIST IN 17 DaYS


50 Marina Point3 bedroom freehold town home, features openconcept with gorgeous kitchen with breakfastbar, living room with showcase gas fireplace,spacious master suite with private ensuitebathroom, bedroom level laundry, close to 50 ptmarina.

SOLD FOr 99.9% OF LIST

smiTHville $269,900

16 Lindan StreetPrestigious 2 storey built in ‘06 on fantastic sizelot, features spacious kit w/granite counters &breakfast bar, beautiful hardwood throughout, asun-filled living room, large bedrooms, ensuiteprivilege off master, main floor family room,walk out from bsmt to fenced yard.


WiNONa $359,900

328 Winona RoadEasy access to the QEW, shopping,and schools.Large kitchen with island & granite counters.Vaulted ceilings, pot lighting, california shutters.Inside garage entry with main floor laundry.Fully fenced back yard. Large master, his/herclosets & ensuite with corner soaker tub.


easT HamilTON $124,900

193 Tragina Avenue NorthCozy home in awesome location ideal for firsttime buyer or retiree. 2+1 bedroom bungalow,most windows updated, new furnace ‘09,hardwood flrs, refaced bathroom, fenced yard,new insulation, new concrete floor & sumppump in basement.

SOLD FOr 98% OF LIST IN 43 DaYS


112 Montreal CircleFabulous 2 Storey home w/fully finishedbasement in a wonderful waterfront community.This 2000 sq ft. home features walnut stainedhardwood, ensuite w/glass shower & soaker tub,open floor plan w/granite counters in kitchen, &bedroom level laundry.

SOLD FOr 99.9% OF LIST IN 7 DaYS

DuNDas $189,900

21 West Street Affordable 3 bedroom, 1½ storey home with-inwalking distance to downtown. Features newshingles (‘09), beautiful hrdwd flrs, spaciousdining room, finished rec-rm in basement, &100 amp on breakers. Ideal for first time buyeror investor for McMaster Students.

SOLD IN 1

7 DaYS

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HamilTON easT $299,900

2 Renis Court3+1 bdrm all brick bungalow will take you bysurprise. Upgrades include designer maple kit,hrdwd flrs, porcelain tile, crown moulding, hotelstyle bathroom, California ceilings, updated vinylwindows, shingles ‘06 & more.

SOLD IN 2

4 DaYS


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Hamilton & Stoney Creek

easT HamilTON $159,900

119 Fairfield Avenue3+1 bdrm home w/a side drive, garage, &screened in back porch, includes hrdwd flrs,bright white kit, freshly painted, LR & a great flrplan. Dry basement, Weeping tiles installed 9 yrsago. Close to all amenities. Come see!



17 Gumwood Place4+1 BR home on a mature Executive Crt. Closeto amenities. Hrdwd flrs, master BR w/ensuite &walk-in closet. Main flr ldry, eat-in kit, DR, LR,family rm w/gas FP. Finished basementw/games rm, bdrm, 3pc bth, & rec rm w/wet bar.


1217 Green Mountain Rd. E.2300 sqft 3 bedroom bungalow sitting on 2 acresof gardens, features gorgeous designer kitchenw/breakfast bar & granite counters, vaultedceilings in great room w/showcase fireplace,beautiful Brazilian cherry hardwood floors, spainspired ensuite.


2-618 Barton StreetImmaculate home shows like a dream! Beautifuldecor, hrdwd & ceramics throughout, bright kitw/ceramic backsplash, in-law suite down stairsw/full bath & mini kit, master suite w/walk incloset & ensuite, updated windows & shingles.

HamilTON CeNTral $89,900

11 Hope AvenuePotential!! Updated kitchen, roof & electrical.Large principle rooms & high ceilings. Separatedining room, original hrdwd flrs, open conceptlayout, w/main flr master (16x11) & large fullyfenced yard. Needs TLC but loads of potential.

HamilTON $249,000

204-908 Mohawk Road EastLocation, Location! Fantastic 2 BR corner unitcondo in upscale 36 unit building. Master bedw/ensuite & walk in closet. LR features gardendoors to balcony. Features incl in suite laundry,ceramics in foyer & kitchen.


1204-500 Green Road Waterfront luxury unit, 3 BR condo withincredible views of Lake Ontario, approx 1400sqft. 2 baths, insuite laundry, beautiful oakkitchen cabinets with ceramic floors, newfurnace 2002, new carpeting, fabulousamenities.

aNCasTer $699,900

166 Greenbriar RoadCustom built bungalow finished from top tobottom. Feat. incredibly landscaped yard on apie shaped lot perfect for entertaining, beautifulBarzotti designer kit w/granite counters, hrdwdflrs, fully finished basement, great rmw/cathedral ceilings & more.

HamilTON mOuNTaiN $189,900

105 East 14th StreetAttractive well cared for 3 Bedroom 1.5 Storeyhome. Desirable central mountain, quiet street.Windows replaced. Bay Windows in the Familyroom, Eat In Kitchen, Partially FinishedBasement with Rec Room. Beautiful Fenced inRear Yard, Mature trees and garden shed.

mOuNT HOpe $379,000

3258 Trinity ChurchMinutes to the city, loads of updates, featureslarge master bdrm, neutral décor, remodeledbathroom w/separate shower, soaker tub, &heated floor. 2 new bay windows, new frontporch, roof '07, new rear deck with hot tub, andfinished rec room.


85 Monza Drive4 bdrm home only 18 months old built byMattamy homes at Fifty Point in fantasticcondition. Features 9 ft ceilings on main flr,great room, beautiful plush carpets, bdrm levellaundry, large windows & rough-in bath inbasement.


39 James AvenueCharming side split in fantastic condition,features beautiful hardwood floors, brightstylish renovated kitchen leading to large deck,classic wood fireplace in livingroom, 3 largesunny bedrooms, family room with showcasefireplace, finished rec room in basement.

HamilTON $309,900

74 Huckleberry DriveWell maintained w/beautiful floor plan, featurfamily rm w/cathedral ceilings, hardwd flrs &wood fireplace, kitchen w/garberator, fin’d bsmtw/spare bdrm, some newer wndws & shingles(’03), fenced yrd w/deck & 8 x 10 shed. Plus anextra wide garage w/new driveway.

HamilTON $224,900

131 Province Street SouthGreat family home in an amazing quietneighbourhood, just move in & enjoy! Loads ofupdates includes the kitchen, newer windows,entry doors, A/C 2000, roof ’03, hrdwd flring, &new chimney liner. Backyard has beencompletely re-landscaped w/lots of privacy.

HamilTON $135,500

40-2700 Barton Street EastNice & bright end unit townhouse in prime area.Fronts Bow Valley. 3 bedroom, 2 storey,w/formal livingroom, bay window, ceramicfloors in entrance, kitchen & bath., laminatedfloors in living & dining room & halls hardwd inbedrms. Close to amenities & schools.

HamilTON $189,900

107 Adeline AvenueCute all brick 2+1 BR bungalow in primeHamilton location. Features include openconcept LR and kit, laminate flrs, updatedwindows, shingled roof 5 yrs old, updated 4 pcbath, finished rec room & a new furnace.Parking for 4 cars & a fully fenced yard.

HamilTON $474,900

24 Hildegard DriveBuilt on a quiet street w/open & inviting floorplan. Backs onto escarpment. Brazilian cherryhrdwd flrs, porcelain tiles, gas fireplace,oversized rooms, freshly painted, in-law set-upw/2nd kitchen & bath, mostly updated vinylwindows & doors, & upper level balcony.


Windemere RoadThe property is private with a Muskoka feel!Park-like grounds with electricity run to thedecks edge. Substantial breakwall, multi-leveldecking and tremendous unobstructedwaterfront views. Every season a postcard,check it out today and start packing!


5 Second Street SouthCharacter and charm in Old Stoney Creek! Thisimmaculate 3 bedroom home features, gorgeousoriginal wood trim, hardwood floors, separatedining room w/pocket doors, updated bathrm, allnew wiring w/certificate, berber carpet, newfurnace 2001, & a double garage.


216 Gray RoadBeautifully maintained 3 bedroom home readyto move in. Features main flr laundry, main flrfamily rm, all vinyl windows, updated kitchenw/ceramics, refinished hrdwd floors, updatedcopper wiring, new shingles ‘03, lots of parking,close to schools & shopping.

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Hire a Professional!by: Sheri Gamble

Details Event Coordination Inc.

Hiring a Professional HomeStager is the first thing you shouldconsider when you’re going to listyour home for sale!

Professional home stagers ulti-mately know and understand theenhancements required in order tomarket the home most efficiently.They also can suggest appropriatehome improvements to furtherincrease the value of the listing.

Maximize Your Results WhenSelling Your Home by FollowingThese Easy Home Staging Tips:

• Obtain feedback from aProfessional Home Stager – Yourobjective is to get the most honestfeedback as possible. Start with theexterior and work your way throughthe entire house. If your home has agarage, basement and/or attic –make sure you address those placesas well.

• Check out your competition– Even if it means driving aroundand writing down the addresses toview them online, you need tounderstand how your home com-pares to the others on the market inyour area.

• Create a list, plan and prior-itize – Preparing a home for themarket can be a bit overwhelming;this is where the stager will assistwith a well thought out plan to helpreduce the stress. As items are com-pleted, check it off the list. Repairsshould top your list. Buyers don’twant to own fixing problems in theirnewly purchased home.

• Think like a buyer, not aseller – Viewing your home as abuyer versus a seller can help reducethe emotional connection you mayhave with your home. This may be

difficult for some sellers as the bondcan be quite strong. However, youneed to remember that homebuyerscome into your home with an entire-ly different perspective.

In addition to the above, it issometimes the smallest of thingsthat can make a world of difference.Adding two pots of flowers by thefront entryway or changing out thewelcome mat at the front door canliterally change that immediate firstimpression.

When the FOR SALE sign goesup in your front yard, rememberthis: your HOME in which you'veraised your family and celebratedspecial occasions, has now becomea marketable commodity, a HOUSEand you are now the ChiefMarketing Officer.

Overall, homeowners need tokeep in mind that changes made arefor the benefit of selling the home,not to live that way forever. Theonly goal is to show your home at itsvery best to potential buyers.Without being distracted, they'll beable to picture themselves in thehome you're trying to sell.

Professional Home Stagers canwalk you through every step of thismarketing process. Remember,home staging is the best way tomake a dramatic impact withouthaving to spend a lot of money.

Sheri Gamble and Gwen Kennedy

are Home Stagers and Event Planners

with Details Event Coordination. They

can be reached at 905.632.2602 or via

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Why do we have leap years? Our earth travels around the sun

every 365 days, 5 Hours, 48 minutes,and 46 seconds. If that extra ¼ daywas not compensated for, our calen-dars would be out of sync with thesolar calendars, which determines theseasons. Then Christmas would getearlier every year. So a day is addedto the calendars every 4 years, givingFebruary 29 days instead of 28. Ifnothing was done, in a few centuries,Christmas would be in the middle ofSummer!

A short life…The average raindrop falls at fif-

teen miles per hour. With raincloudsforming at 60,000 ft., it could take adrop, depending on its size, about anhour to reach the ground.

Not the best house plant…Bamboo can grow three to four

feet in a day, the height of a two yearold child.

Maybe that’s why my wrist issore…

The average lead pencil will drawa line thirty-five miles long or writeapproximately fifty thousand Englishwords.

Nice work if you can get it…As the official taste-tester for

Edy’s Grand Ice Cream, JohnHarrison had his taste buds insuredfor one million dollars.

Just paint everything blue…The colour blue has a calming

effect. It causes the brain to releasecalming hormones.

Bad DecisionsWilliam Orton, president of

Western Union, sent a rejection letterto a young inventor stating, “aftercareful consideration of your inven-tion, we have come to the conclusionthat it has no commercial possibili-ties… What use could this companymake of an electric toy?” The letterwas to Alexander Graham Bell abouthis new device, the telephone.

Smarter than the average fly….Put several basil plants around

the kitchen. Flies hate basil, so they’llstay away from and your home willsmell fresh all year long.

When your ant comes to visit…

Fill a clean spray bottle with a

50/50 mix of water and vinegar and

spray anywhere ants are invading.

This provides a 100% non-toxic and

inexpensive solution to your problem

I heard you come in last night…

To help get rid of squeaky hard-

wood floors, sweep talcum powder

back and forth over the floorboards

until all the cracks are filled in and

you have a quiet floor.

Are you on the level?

You’re putting up a shelf and you

don’t have a level handy. Use a meas-

uring cup that has the same measur-

ing markings on each side of the cup,

fill it with water up to one of the

marks and set it on the shelf. The

water level should be the same on

either side of the cup. If it’s not, then

it’s not level.

Have a nice trip…

To keep your shoelaces tied,

dampen them before tying them up.

Avoid shrinkage…

To extend the life of your shrink-

ing bar of soap, stick it in the

microwave and watch it grow back

into a usable size.

Making new jeans feel old again…

To soften up new jeans, wash

them with detergent and ½ cup of

salt.

Plop plop fizz fizz…

Clear a clogged drain by drop-

ping 3 Alka-Seltzer tablets down into

it with a cup of vinegar, wait a few

minutes and then run hot water.

Totally tippin’…

A quick calculation for tipping.

Suppose your restaurant bill is #32,

and you want to leave a 15% tip. First

calculate 10% of $32, which is $3.20.

cutting that number in half gives you

$1.60, which is 5% of the bill. Adding

these numbers together gives you

$4.80, which is exactly 15% of the

bill.

Rob Golfi*

Commercial

beamsville $399,900

5532 King StreetZoned light industrial, consists of building plus4 Bedroom century home sitting on approx 3acres located on Regional Rd 81 on wine route,with good traffic. Property has 6000 sq.ft steelframe building on concrete slab with 2washrooms, 220 volts.

beamsville $1,199,900

4485 King StreetOver 700 ft of frontage on Niagara's busiestwine route. 26.6 Prestigious acres on the lowerbench with over a 20ft fall from front to back ofproperty. Property consists of a large barn with 2cold storages, heated workshop and parkingarea. 3 residential detached homes on property.

beamsville $235,000

4993 King StreetDowntown core storefront with large window,front and back entrances can suit 2 businesses or1 large one. Rear parking and municipal lot.New furnace, 2pc bath. 1800 sq ft of businessspace with GC zoning, plus 2 bedroomapartment on upper level.

NeW PrICe

beamsville $259,900

4498 Ontario StreetIdeal for Home Business. Impressive 4bedroom, 4 level back split sitting on 60' x 150'lot. Features hardwood floors, updatedwindows, shingles ('06), furnace ('03), garagedoor & opener ('08), 2 fireplaces, walkout fromlower level, 20' x 22' garage.

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Examples (Price-Tax)

The information contained on this page is for estimation purposes only and applies to thesale of Ontario Residential properties only. Your actual Ontario Land Transfer Tax shouldbe independently calculated and verified. The real estate board nor any of its advertisersshall ave any liability for the accuracy of the information contained on this page.

$55,000 - $275$65,000 - $375$75,000 - $475$85,000 - $575$95,000 - $675 $100,000-$725$110,000-$825$120,000-$925$130,000-$1025$140,000 - $1125$150,000 - $1225$160,000 - $1325$170,000 - $1425$180,000 - $1525$190,000 - $1625$200,000 - $1725$210,000 - $1825$220,000 - $1925$230,000 - $2025$240,000 - $2125$250,000 - $2225$260,000 - $2375$270,000 - $2525$280,000 - $2675$290,000 - $2825

$300,000 - $2975

$325,000 - $3350

$350,000 - $3725

$400,000 - $4475

$425,000 - $4975

$450,000 - $5475

$500,000 - $6475

$525,000 - $6975

$550,000 - $7475

$600,000 - $8475

$650,000 - $9475

$700,000 - $10,475

$725,000 - $10,975

$750,000 - $11,475

$800,000 - $12,475

$825,000 - $12,975

$850,000 - $13,475

$900,000 - $14,475

$925,000 - $14,975

$950,000 - $15,475

$975,000 - $15,975

$1,000,000 - $16,475

Land Transfer Tax

Calculation For Residential

Transaction in Ontario

YTD Comparison Listed Expired Sold Average Selling Average Days Selling % ofAREA Mar 2011 / Mar 2010 YTD YTD YTD Price on Market List Price

GRIMSBY LWR 2011 119 18 80 $289,796 64 98%

(DISTRICT 54) 2010 162 32 80 $309,600 43 98%

GRIMSBY MTN 2011 10 2 9 $536,472 117 93%

(DISTRICT 55) 2010 17 4 10 $352,000 69 95%

STONEY CRK MTN 2011 85 8 64 $295,214 51 98%

(DISTRICT 50) 2010 106 12 74 $279,919 41 97%

STONEY CRK LWR 2011 224 32 140 $290,872 63 97%

(DISTRICT 51) 2010 288 58 149 $284,627 54 97%

LINCOLN 2011 77 19 40 $254,057 87 98%

(DISTRICT 94) 2010 105 18 55 $246,076 56 97%

SMITHVILLE 2011 23 11 14 $249,636 116 98%

(DISTRICT 57) 2010 54 5 23 $268,443 72 99%

W. LINCOLN 2011 13 4 6 $359,167 83 96%

(DISTRICT 56) 2010 15 3 8 $327,937 82 100%

P R E S E N T E D B Y T H E G O L F I T E A M

Year-to-Date StatisticsBased on sales data from March 2010 to March 2011,

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AMORTIZATION CHARTMonthly payment per $1,000

Length of Mortgage (Amortization Period)

Example $150,000 at 20yr at 3.0%: 150 x 5.54 = $831.00 /month

InterestRate (%)

5 yr 10 yr 15 yr 20 yr 25 yr 30 yr 35 yr

3.00 17.96 9.65 6.90 5.54 4.73 4.21 3.84

3.50 18.18 9.88 7.14 5.79 4.99 4.48 4.12

4.00 18.40 10.11 7.38 6.04 5.26 4.76 4.41

4.50 18.62 10.34 7.63 6.30 5.53 5.04 4.71

5.00 18.85 10.58 7.88 6.57 5.82 5.34 5.01

5.50 19.07 10.82 8.14 6.84 6.10 5.64 5.33

6.00 19.30 11.07 8.40 7.12 6.40 5.95 5.65

6.50 19.53 11.31 8.66 7.41 6.70 6.26 5.98

7.00 19.75 11.56 8.93 7.69 7.00 6.59 6.32

7.50 19.98 11.81 9.21 7.99 7.32 6.91 6.66

8.00 20.21 12.06 9.48 8.28 7.63 7.25 7.01

8.50 20.45 12.32 9.76 8.59 7.95 7.59 7.36

9.00 20.68 12.58 10.05 8.89 8.28 7.93 7.72

9.50 20.91 12.84 10.33 9.20 8.61 8.28 8.08

10.00 21.15 13.10 10.62 9.52 8.94 8.63 8.44

10.50 21.38 13.37 10.92 9.83 9.28 8.98 8.81

11.00 21.62 13.64 11.21 10.16 9.63 9.34 9.18

11.50 21.86 13.91 11.51 10.48 9.97 9.70 9.55

12.00 22.10 14.18 11.82 10.81 10.32 10.06 9.93


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