nov. 20, 2012 issue 60

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

November 20, 2012 - Vol 45a

Rob GolfiSales Representative

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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

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October ResidentialMarket Still FavoursSellers

The REALTORS®Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB)

reported the residential market saw an11.9 per cent increase in average saleprice in October compared to thesame month last year. The mediansale price also saw gains over Octoberof last year.

“The steady increase in residen-tial prices over last year continues,”said RAHB President CameronNolan. “We are also seeing less of adifference between numbers of newlistings this year compared to last.Those listings are still being soldfaster than last year, with the averagenumber of days on market at 45days.”

Seasonally adjusted* sales of res-idential properties were 9.4 per centlower than the same month last year,with the average sale price up 9.9 percent for the month. Seasonally adjust-ed numbers of new listings were 7.8per cent lower than the same monthlast year.

Actual residential sales overallwere 0.8 per cent lower than last yearat the same time. The condominiummarket saw a slight gain in number ofsales over last year while the freehold

market saw a slight decline in saleswith a 1.1 per cent decrease. Theaverage sale price of freehold proper-ties showed an increase of 14.8 percent over the same month last year,while the condominium market expe-rienced a small decrease of 2.5 percent when compared to the same peri-od.

The average sale price is based onthe total dollar volume of all residen-tial properties sold. Average saleprice information can be useful inestablishing long term trends, butshould not be used as an indicator thatspecific properties have increased ordecreased in value.

Year to date, the average saleprice for residential units is 8 per centhigher for the first ten months of thisyear compared to the same ten-monthperiod last year. Numbers of residen-tial property sales are down 5.5 percent and new listings are down 13 percent.

“Last month’s lower list-to-sellratio turned out to be something of ananomaly,” said Nolan. “The Octobermarket has confirmed that we are in aseller’s market, as we have been mostof the year.”

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Canadian real estate marketsdemonstrated remarkableresilience in 2012—with

home sales up or on par in 65 per cent ofmajor centres—despite considerableheadwinds in terms of tighter financingand economic uncertainty abroad. Thetrend is expected to continue, with home-buying activity propped-up by low inter-est rates and an improved economic pic-ture in 2013, according to a reportreleased today by RE/MAX.

The RE/MAX Housing MarketOutlook 2013 examined trends and devel-opments in 26 major markets across thecountry. The report found that the numberof homes sold is expected to match orexceed 2011 levels in 65 per cent of mar-kets (17/26) in 2012, led by strong activi-ty in Western Canada, including Calgary(up 13.5 per cent) and Regina (eight percent). Eighty-one per cent (21/26) of mar-kets are set to experience average priceincreases by year-end 2012, with Reginathe country’s frontrunner at eight per cent,followed by Hamilton-Burlington,Greater Toronto, and Fredericton at sevenper cent and Saskatoon at 6.5 per cent.The forecast for 2013 shows the upwardtrend moderating, but values still ahead of2012 levels in 85 per cent (22/26) of cen-tres. Stability is forecast to characterizeCanadian real estate in the new year, withsales above or on par with 2012 levels in

81 per cent (21/26) of markets. Nationally, an estimated 454,000

homes will change hands in 2012, fallingone per cent short of the 2011 level of456,749. Canadian home sales areexpected to almost mirror the 2012 per-formance next year, holding steady at454,000 units. The average price of aCanadian home is expected to remain sta-ble at $364,000 in 2012—on par with thefigure reported in 2011. Values are expect-ed to appreciate nominally in 2013, risingto $366,500, one per cent above year-end2012 levels.

“Despite all the negativity surround-ing residential real estate, the sky is notfalling,” says Gurinder Sandhu, ExecutiveVice President and Regional Director,RE/MAX Ontario-Atlantic Canada.“Home sales have moderated, but remainwithin healthy levels. Greater optimism isexpected to return next year, as the econ-omy marks further improvement.Canadians appear to be reigning in theirspending, heeding cautionary statementsby the country’s financial leaders. Webelieve that will only serve to shore up thealready healthy framework of theCanadian housing market in 2013.”

The report found that low interestrates were a major impetus in 2012,fuelling sales of homes across the board.Tight inventory levels also factored intothe equation early in the year, causing aflurry of activity in many centres. Bymid-year, however, the third round ofCMHC mortgage tightening had a notice-able impact on housing markets, pushinghomeownership beyond the grasp ofmany first-time buyers.

The RE/MAX Housing MarketOutlook Report also identified severalregional disparities. Most notable was thepull back in sales activity in GreaterVancouver. A banner 2011 year and aslowdown in investor activity contributedto the trend in 2012. Yet, moderation wasmore widespread in the east, with half ofOntario and Atlantic Canada markets

(8/16) reporting 2012 sales off the 2011pace. Strength was evident throughoutSaskatchewan, Alberta, and Nova Scotia,where exceptionally sound economic fun-damentals drove demand. The Prairiesalso stood out in price appreciation, alongwith the Atlantic Provinces in 2012, and arepeat is on tap for next year. In 2013,Vancouver will rebound to post thestrongest sales gain, while the Quebecmarkets post the sharpest decrease.

“Looking forward, there are a num-ber of factors on the horizon that willserve to bolster residential activity in2013,” says Elton Ash, RegionalExecutive Vice President, RE/MAX ofWestern Canada. “Canada’s economicperformance is expected to show signs ofimprovement, particularly in the latterhalf of the year, which should bode wellfor housing markets across the country.Historically low interest rates will alsocontinue to drive healthy home-buyingactivity, especially in the move-up seg-ment. Last, but certainly not least, there’sno denying the universal appeal of bricksand mortar. Canadians believe in home-ownership. The stability of real estateover the long-term continues to fuel itsappeal.”

While first-time buyers will continueto have a significant presence in the over-all marketplace, they are expected to takea back seat in 2013 in Canada’s largestmarkets—with move-up buyers the newengine driving home-buying activity.The greatest advance in home sales isexpected in Vancouver (12 per cent),Calgary (10 per cent), Halifax (five percent), Kingston (4.5 per cent) and SaintJohn (four per cent). The strongestupward momentum in average price in2013 is forecast for St. John’s (six percent), Regina (five per cent), Kingston(4.5 per cent), and Halifax (four per cent),followed by Fredericton and Winnipeg atthree per cent. More balanced marketconditions are expected in 2013 through-out the majority of markets, with supply

meeting demand. “The long-term outlook for Canadian

real estate remains strong,” says SylvainDansereau, Executive Vice President,RE/MAX Quebec. “It has proven so inthe past, and it will ring true in the yearsto come. Canada’s major centres areevolving at a tremendous pace and gain-ing traction on the world stage. As welook forward, our communities will cer-tainly be more vibrant, more sustainable,while our housing mix focuses on densityand diversification. The sheer number ofdevelopments planned or underway isstaggering. We know the market ebbs andflows—that’s cyclical—but the future forreal estate remains quite promising.”

Immigration and population growthwill continue to support housing demandmoving forward. The Canadian govern-ment’s commitment to immigration willhold steady, with the country set to wel-come as many as 265,000 immigrants in2013. The greater focus on economicimmigrants is already leading to quickerhousehold formation and homeownershipthan in years past. These two factors willalso support the burgeoning condominiumsegment—along with Canada’s agingpopulation—while the desire for tangibleassets props up the upper-end.

RE/MAX is Canada’s leading realestate organization with over 19,900 salesassociates situated throughout its morethan 748 independently-owned and oper-ated offices in Canada. The RE/MAXnetwork, now in its 39th year, is a globalreal estate system operating in 91 coun-tries, with over 6,330 independently-owned offices and 88,983 member salesassociates. RE/MAX realtors lead theindustry in professional designations,experience and production while provid-ing real estate services in residential, com-mercial, referral, and asset management.

For more information, contactChristine Martysiewicz, RE/MAXOntario-Atlantic Canada, 905-542-2400,or visit: www.remax.ca

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grimsby $459,900

23 Tunbridge Crescent9 year old One Floor Beauty. Open concept home featureshrdwd, cer & carptd bed. Main flr family room withwalkout to fenced in back yard with spacious deck.Basement is professionally finished with oversized recroom,bathroom, bedrooms & office space

1836.92 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

grimsby $479,900

288 Kemp Rd. WUnique property zoned for priv. club recreational use;suitable for many types of organizations on priv. 25 acres ofland w/mutual picnic area. Banquet/dance hall 2500 sq. ftwith 12’ ceilings, FP, full kit facilities, bar area, coat check,bthrms & spacious bsmt for storage.

$1896.83 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

ViNELANd $185,000

3933 Durban LaneGet inside to see this lovely home! Generous foyer opens tothe comfortable living room. Eat-in kitchen w/sliding doorsto large deck. Buyer to be approved by Landlord. Landlease fee $328.84/mth. Estimated taxes $160.37/mth.Maintenance plan Gold $162/mth or $105/mth.

$738.92 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

grimsby $319,900

683 Ridge Road WestBeautifully decorated 3+1 bedroom bungalow. Updatesinclude granite kitchen counters, newer roof, furnace 07,updated windows, entry doors, and patio door. Large 16 x28ft. deck off kitchen. Rec room with wood burningfireplace, office area, great room, laundry, and storage.

$1277.73 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

ViNELANd $649,900

3274 King StreetSpectacular, luxurious & Immaculate best describes thisawesome beauty sitting on 1.3 acres on the bench of theescarpment with panoramic views of Lake Ontariosurrounded by vineyards and neighbouring ranch, 4 bedrms,4 car garage, granite, hardwd flrs, + + + shows like a dream.

$2595.81 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

bEAmsViLLE $379,900

4495 Frances CrescentPRESTIGIOUS 2 STOREY – Only 4 yrs new, featuresgrand foyer, oak stair case, gleaming hardwd flrs in familyrm w/showcase fireplace, maple kitch w/breakfast bar island,transom windows on main level, professionally finishedbasement, beautifully landscaped yard w/fenced yard.

$1517.38 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

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bEAmsViLLE $459,900

4960 Kennedy StreetEverything you wanted in a house and more – 4 bedroomswith professionally finished basement, fenced andlandscaped yard, beautiful maple kitchen with breakfast barand ceramic floors, backsplash, and located in a great familyneighborhood.

$1836.92 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

WEsT LiNCOLN $639,900

8729 Twenty RoadJust under 3 acre property beside Twenty Mile Creek. Homehas been renovated with quality finishes. Updates includekitchen, laundry/mudroom, 3 bathrooms, flooring (carpet,hardwood, ceramics), fireplace insert, most windows, majorlandscaping, sump pump (duo), roof, cedar exterior entrance.

$2555.86 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

grimsby $699,900

253 Ridge Rd Spectacular Stately home sitting on 1.26 acres minutes todowntown Grimsby. Features 3+2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms,gorgeous, updated, new designer kitchen, all seasonsunroom, professionally finished basement. Nothing hasbeen spared. A must see.

$2795.51 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

grimsby $329,900

39 Mountain StreetLEGAL DUPLEX – In the core of Grimsby! Rare find, thisbeautifully maintained 2 self-contained: 2 BR & 3 BR units,sitting on 84x106 ft. lot, 2 new furnace & c/air 2006, allupdated vinyl windows 2010, new shingles 2001, & aprofessionally finished basement.

1317.67 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

jOrdAN $547,000

2869 Prince William StreetFull of Charm & character – a two-family home with upperfloor fully rented, sitting on large lot in in the heart of JordanStation, features hardwood floors, Cathedral ceilings,includes 3 kitchens and 4 bathrms, quick access to QEW.

$2184.81 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

grimsby $849,900

2 Shoreline CrescentLAVISH TOP TO BOTTOM - Elegant home on LakesideCrescent. The new owner will reap the benefits of this overimproved custom reno’d home w/waterfront views. Featuresentrance w/marble floors, designer kitchen w/oak cabinets,granite counters, stone backsplash, cherry hardwood floors.

$3394.64 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

ViNELANd $249,950

3380 Tallman DriveFantastic 4+1 bedroom family home features eat-in kitchen,spa bathroom, single attached garage, a large private fencedin backyard, easy highway access and walking distance toamenities. Updates incl: Tankless hot water heater, newflooring, roof aprx. 6yrs new, newer furnace & A/C.

$1247.93 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

grimsby $474,900

53 Sumner CrescentDYNAMITE DEAL IN GRIMSBY! 5 BR home includinglaundry rm, all on second flr. Features gorgeous hardwoodfloors, grand foyer w/oak spiral staircase, maple kitchencabinets, rich hotel style ensuite bath w/glass enclosedshower, & a professionally finished basement w/9ft ceilings.

$1896.83 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.


9407 Silver StreetAmazing home on 100 x 200ft lot, built in 1953, has an openconcept LR/DR w/hrdwd flrs, huge master suite, newHighEff gas furnance/CA, updated bath, entry doors, &water cond.. Bonus rm over the garage.

$1277.73 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

smiTHViLLE $469,900

14 Sarah CrescentStation Meadows Beauty. 2600 sq ft, 4 bdrm. Incl mainlaundry, soaring ceilings in the main flr family rm, oversizedeat-in kitc & w/o to deck & pool-sized yard. Basement finw/ rec room & additional rms for bedrms or office

$1876.86 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

bEAmsViLLE $454,900

4024 Bush CrescentOutstanding and immaculate! This Hillside Estate homeshows beautifully. Featuring maple kitchen with breakfastisland and butler’s pantry to dining room. 9 ft ceilings, 8 ftwide sliding doors to fenced and landscaped yard with large12 x 34 ft deck.

$1816.94 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

grimsby $319,000

8 Stanley AvenueFantastic 2+2 bedrm home w/open concept main floor,custom maple kitchen w/breakfast bar, new vinyl windows,flooring, trim & shingles. Master bdrm w/walk-in closet,prof. fin. basement, above ground pool on huge lot.

$1274.14 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

grimsby $449,900

364 Mountain RoadSprawling 3+2 bdrm home on aprx 1 acre. Eat-in kitchen,open concept LR, formal DR, den, master bdrm w/ensuite &walk-in closet, main flr laundry, & dbl car garage. 2ndkitchen, rec room, 3pc bath. Above ground pool. Manyupdates.

$1796.97 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.


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364 Mountain RoadSprawling brick bungalow set on approx. one acre and backing onto nature views. Large front foyer leads to a largeeat in kitchen with open concept living room. Formal dining room, den, 3 bedrooms incl. large master bedroomwith ensuite and large walk in closet. Main floor laundry leads to large double car garage with loads of built inshelving. Off the kitchen are sliding doors leading to a large multi-level deck overlooking the above ground pool,with lovely country scenery. Downstairs you will find another 2 bedrooms, 3 piece bathroom, hobby room, largerec room with gas fireplace, second kitchen with a large dinette, including loads of storage space. Updates includenew roof in 2011, new chimney 2011, new water pump 2012, and new septic tank 2009, 2 new sheds, aboveground pool 6 years old. Only five minutes to downtown Grimsby, easy QEW access, and close to all amenities.

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sTONEy CrEEK $357,900

39 Kilbourn AvenueOUTSTANDING & IMMACULATE HOME! Completely redone top to bottom gorgeous newkitchen with granite counters and tumble marble backsplash, updated bathrooms, new trim, potlights, new gleaming hardwood floors, updated vinyl windows, new wiring with 100 amp panel,professionally finished basement with new Berber carpet, double concrete drive, sitting on 68 x126 ft. lot fenced lot.

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Christmas holidays are a spe-cial time when families andfriends come together to cele-

brate the season. It is also the time of yearwhere families and friends are most gen-erous and practice the tradition of giftgiving. It should be a joyous and happytime for all of us.

Unfortunately for us, home burglarsview the holiday season a little different-ly. For them, it is a time of opportunity toburglarize your home for cash, creditcards, and all the new gifts of small elec-tronics, computers, jewelry, and easilysold valuables.

Here are a few tips of what they lookfor when shopping for a house to burglar-ize. These tips will help you enjoy theholidays without incident.

Burglars look for an easy entry withgood escape routes. Don’t openly displayyour Christmas tree and gifts in the frontwindow so it’s easily visible from the street.It’s too tempting for them to smash the win-dow and grab the wrapped packages.

Burglars look for occupancy cueslike outdoor lights burning 24 hours aday, piled up newspapers, or advertisingflyers hanging on the door knob. Use aninexpensive light timer when you areaway and ask a neighbor to keep the frontof your home clean of papers and debris.

Burglars know to look for the hiddendoor key near the front entrance. Don’thide spare keys under rocks, in flower-pots, or above door ledges. Instead givethe spare key to a trusted neighbor.

Burglars prefer to enter throughunlocked doors or windows. Sliding win-dows that are not secure can be seen froma distance. One holiday problem canoccur when exterior Christmas lightextension cords are run inside through awindow and prevent it from beingsecured. Hire an electrician or handymanto install an inexpensive exterior outletfor your holiday lights.

Don’t post your family name on yourmailbox or on you house. A burglar cancall directory assistance to get your tele-

phone number and call your home whilein front of your house to confirm that youare away.

Don’t leave descriptive telephoneanswering machine messages like,“You’ve reached the Wilson’s…we’reaway skiing for the Christmas holi-days…please leave a message.” Burglarslove to hear that they have plenty of timeto break in and completely ransack yourhome.

After Christmas day, don’t pile upempty gift boxes from your new comput-er, DVD player, or stereo receiver on thestreet for the garbage man. Burglarsappreciate knowing that you have expen-

sive gifts inside for them to steal. Breakthem down or cut them up to conceal theitems better. After a lucrative burglary,the chances of being burglarized againare increased to steal the new replace-ment products.

Last, but not least, fortify your homeby installing solid core doors, heavy dutylocks, longer screws in the lock strikeplates and door hinges, and install sec-ondary security devices on all accessiblesliding windows.

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YTD Comparison Listed Expired Sold Average Selling Average Days Selling % ofAREA Oct. 2012 / Oct. 2011 YTD YTD YTD Price on Market List Price

ANCASTER 2012 861 159 481 $462,871 48 97%

(DISTRICT 42) 2011 703 145 466 $431,935 58 97%

BURLINGTON 2012 3856 311 2789 $454,617 31 98%

(DIST. 30 to 36 & 38) 2011 3496 361 2918 $413,220 35 98%

DUNDAS 2012 393 42 315 $357,782 48 98%

(DISTRICT 41) 2011 371 54 277 $336,396 49 98%

GLANBROOK 2012 529 83 319 $342,711 58 98%

(DISTRICT 53) 2011 459 87 334 $321,091 57 97%

GRIMSBY 2012 520 84 362 $348,318 50 98%

(DISTRICT 54,55) 2011 487 88 347 $327,397 61 97%

HAMILTON EAST 2012 958 135 730 $198,557 44 97%

(DIST. 23,24,27,28,29) 2011 954 168 683 $188,375 48 96%

HAMILTON MTN 2012 2120 254 1597 $264,510 40 98%

(DIST. 15,16,17,18,25,26) 2011 2091 310 1607 $252,477 48 97%

HAMILTON CTRL 2012 1325 267 919 $161,444 44 97%

(DIST. 13,14,20,21,22) 2011 1380 349 932 $151,592 52 96%

LINCOLN 2012 238 60 151 $336,112 60 98%

(DISTRICT 980,981) 2011 N/A

WEST LINCOLN 2012 93 24 53 $343,481 67 96%

(DISTRICT 56,58) 2011 87 29 48 $328,110 83 96%

SMITHVILLE 2012 98 27 64 $261,834 60 97%

(DISTRICT 57) 2011 99 30 72 $245,550 67 97%

STONEY CRK 2012 1192 199 843 $315,211 49 98%

(DISTRICT 50,51,52) 2011 1129 243 808 $294,146 59 97%

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HAmiLTON CTr $174,900

11 Greenaway AveBeautiful all brick 2.5 storey single family home. Features 5bedrooms & lots of possibilities! Newer hardwd flrs,updated kitch & baths, clean & fresh décor, nothing to dobut move in! Includes single garage w/lots of parking &close to public transit.

$698.58 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

HAmiLTON EAsT $219,900

542 Corbett StreetVery large raised ranch with high ceilings in the finishedbasement. 2 full bathrooms and in-law potential! Attachedgarage with inside entry and new 10x12 shed built in 2012.3 bedrooms with hardwood floors. Updated roof, furnace &C/A.

$918.25 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

HAmiLTON $164,900

36 Poplar Avenue LOCATION, LOCATION! Walk to Juravinski, steps tomountain brow & shopping. Loads of character and perfectfor a young couple! This property features beamed ceilings,private back yard, front and back porch, updated 100 amppanel, and kitchen. Great rental location! Don’t miss out!

$658.64 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

HAmiLTON mTN $449,900

84 Onyx DriveIncredible 2600 sq.ft. 2-storey, 4 bedroom home withgorgeous hardwood floors, maple kitchen with granitecounter tops and breakfast island. Spa-like ensuite offmaster bedroom and large walk-in closet. Fantastic sizedining room with showcase fireplace in family room.

$1796.97 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

HAmiLTON WEsT $329,900

163 Caroline Street SouthFirst time on the market, ever!!! Very unique layoutfeaturing an updated kitchen, boiler, roof, wiring, flooring,electrical panel, windows, doors, bathroom, main floorlaundry & beautiful den/sun room with updated skylightsoverlooking private yard!! Bonus double width driveway.

$1317.67 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.


35 Stirton StreetUPDATES GALORE! SHOWS 10++ with loads of roomfor a big family. New kitchen & bathrooms. Owner isdownsizing, house is very clean. 3rd floor can be play areaor family room or 2 more bedrooms. Private rear yard witha fabulous deck, and a big front porch. Appliances included.

$658.64 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

sTONEy CrEEK mTN $385,000

21 Summerfield AvenueGreat Stoney Creek mountain location! 3+1 bedroomsw/spacious rooms, master with ensuite and walk-in closet,updated hardwood flooring in living & dining room, and eat-in kitchen with oak cabinets. Beautifully landscaped lot with15 x 29 in-ground pool and large deck great for entertaining.

$1537.75 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.

HAmiLTON $359,900

90 Strawberry DriveRAVINE LOT! Beautiful all brick 4+2 bedrm w/3.5 bathsfeatures walk-up from basement with in-law potential, mainflr ldry, main flr family rm w/fireplace, eat-in kitchen,separate dining room. New furnace/central air & carpet inbasement. Great location, a walk to shopping & park.

$1497.41 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.


39 Kilbourn AvenueOUTSTANDING IMMACULATE HOME! Completelyredone top to bottom gorgeous new kitchen w/granitecounters & tumble marble backsplash, updated bathrooms,new trim, pot lights, new gleaming hardwood floors,updated vinyl windows, fin. basement w/new Berber carpet.

$1429.51 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.


1966 Main Street W., Unit #103Well maintained condo overlooking peaceful gardens &picnic area, features 3 large sunny bedrms, spaciousliving/dining room, in-suite storage plus locker, saltwaterpool, sauna, tennis courts, great underground parking space& easy HWY 403/Linc access & McMaster.

$598.72 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.


39 Melbourne StreetWest Hamilton Gem! Steps from Locke St., walking distanceto schools. Shingles, soffit, facia, windows, furnace, A/C,wiring/panel, plumbing, prof. brick restore on entire house,flring, kitch, baths - 2012. Open concept kitch w/granitecounter tops. 9 ft. ceilings w/California knock down.

$1796.97 per/mth P&i / O.A.C.


29 Holly AvenueWOW! Nothing to do but move in! 2 bedroom bungalowwith clean and fresh décor and updated kitchen andbathrooms. Furnace, shingles, wiring, drywall and insulationall done in 08. Big private back yard and right across from aquiet park.

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1364 Highway #8CHARMING BUNGALOW TAKES YOU BY SURPRISE– this 2100 sq.ft. home sitting on park like setting countrylot 85x187 ft. backing onto wooded green space, featuresgorgeous oak kitchen cabinets w/granite counters tops,beautiful hardwood floors, and close to all amenities.

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$359,900per/mth P&i / O.A.C.


8729 Twenty RoadJust under 3 acre property beside Twenty Mile Creek. Homehas been renovated with quality finishes. Updates includekitchen, laundry/mudroom, 3 bathrooms, flooring (carpet,hardwood, ceramics), fireplace insert, most windows, majorlandscaping, sump pump (duo), roof, cedar exterior entrance.

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