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Terrific updated 2 bedroom 2 full bath condo within an easy walk of the Cataraqui Mall! Large master w/ his & hers closets, full ensuite. Solarium overlooking green space. In-unit laundry & covered parking. Great value at $199,900. Call Mark to see it!

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59 CAMBRIDGE CRESCENT, AMHERSTVIEW • $249,900

This 3 bedroom home is situated on a wide hilltop lot. The home has been updated with a modern eat-in kitchen complete with glass and stone mosaic back splash, new flooring installed in 2014, roof 2007 and windows 2005. Large master bedroom complete with his and hers closets. The finished 40+ foot long rec room with bar is ready for entertaining. Your back yard comes equipped with a play structure, 4 season gazebo over the deck, and patio off the 12’x21’ detached workshop. All ready for you to move in.

784 DOWNING STREET • $279,900In the heart of Bayridge you will find this lovely 3+1 bedroom home, ready for your design and personal tastes. Complete with may newer upgrades such as roof, electrical panel, garage door, bathrooms, (2013), many upgraded windows and doors (2011). The lawns are manicured both front and back with perennial gardens and rose bushes. A deep pool for summer has newer liner (2013) and change room/shed. Within walking distance to schools, parks, and shopping, this is a wonderful place to call home. MLS®

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2774 RAILTON ROAD • $299,900Welcome home to 2774 Railton Road, cozy country charm at its finest! Just move in and enjoy all the updates included flooring, kitchen counter, and heat pump in 2014. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, central vac, Central A/C, a separate dining room, kitchen island, all appliances included, plenty of natural light on main floor, and patio doors off the living room to your 12’ x 16’ deck overlooking your beautifully secluded 1 acre lot. Downstairs is fully finished complete with a good sized laundry room, den, walkout, and a computer nook that could easily be converted to a bar! With an attached garage & 2 sheds you have plenty of room for toys. Only 15 minutes from town and a short drive to Loughborough Public & Sydenham High School. Quick possession is available so call today for your personal viewing! MLS®362760162.

664 FIELDSTONE DRIVE • $499,900 The moment you drive up to 664 Fieldstone Dr. you`ll be impressed. Entering the front door you will instantly feel at home. The main floor is carpet free consisting of 3/4` hardwood and ceramic tiles in the wet areas. An open concept layout and beautiful kitchen featuring cherry cabinets and granite counters is great for entertaining family and friends. The spacious oak staircase leads you to 4 bedrooms all with access to one of three full bathrooms. This entire house is freshly painted and the basement is partially finished awaiting your finishing touches. The bonuses continue outside with an extra wide bordered driveway and landscaped gardens equipped with an in ground sprinkler system. MLS®15610287.

96 HERON LANE • $139,900With Spring fast approaching take advantage of our mild Winter weather with this 3.8 acre Waterfront lot. Located on the peaceful Troy Lake, less then 3 miles from Whitefish Lake, and 5 miles from the Jones Falls Locks, both of which are part of the Rideau Canal Waterway. Those seeking solitude can build the home of their dreams on this quiet lake. Whether you enjoy swimming, water sports, or fishing this lake offers crappie, pike, largemouth bass and smallmouth bass, along with a variety of sunfish for the young Fisherman! The wooded lake front encourages plenty of Wildlife sighting! Severance possible. MLS®441080307

29 MAIN STREET, WESTPORT • $464,900 A rare opportunity awaits you in this 3 storey property picturesquely situated on the upper Rideau. The bottom floor is commercially zoned with a kitchenette and bathroom complete with frontage on the bustling streets of the Wesports beautiful downtown hub. The second & third floors collectively offer 1,460 square feet of living space consisting of 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, spacious kitchen, cozy fireplace, and separate dining room all with bright windows many with views of the waterfront. The backyard is an oasis complete with a dock & beautiful gardens. The opportunities are truly endless and a sound investment no matter what direction you take. Call today for your personal viewing! MLS®441030064.

4781 GERMAN ROAD • $429,900 Treat yourself in the new year to this stunning 3+1 bedroom, 2.5 Bath home. Situated on a sprawling 2.9 Acre lot this custom crafted home with ICF foundation wows from the minute you walk into the grand entrance. The open concept main floor has it al with vaulted 12 foot ceilings, walls of transom windows allowing plenty of natural light, gleaming hardwood floors, laundry room, and cozy fireplace. Eat in kitchen features built in stainless steel appliances and ample counter space to enjoy morning coffee at. Master bedroom has a gorgeous ensuite with his & hers sinks. Lower level features a carpeted family room & 4th bedroom. Exterior features a double car attached garage, workshop and 14 x 30 deck with 12 x 12 canopy. Call today for your personal viewing! MLS®361430300.

23 MAIN ST, ODESSA • $284,900Extensive upgrades in this large bright and open concept home with plenty of natural light offering nearly 2300 sqft of living space with skylights and cathedral ceilings. 3 Bedrooms, 1.5 Baths, updated eat-in kitchen with porcelain tile and maple cabinets in both the kitchen and main floor laundry. Hardwood throughout the main floor and upper level with carpet just on the stairs. This home offers a huge 320 sqft master bedroom with double walk in closets, a large 20x14 deck, new wood fence, new garage door, new furnace and a/c (2014), updated roof and is freshly painted throughout. All of this sitting on a 90` by 172` private treed lot on the outer edge of Odessa (provided with municipal services: natural gas, water & sewer) within walking distance to Ernestown secondary school. Call for your showing today! MLS®15610652

4572 RED MAPLE Prepare to be awed from the moment you walk into this stunning Waterfront Oasis! Boasting high-efficiency propane boiler, in floor heating on lower level, engineered hardwood & ceramic throughout, walls of windows in virtually every room to enjoy the beautiful views of Loughborough Lake, & an exposed weathered Limestone chimney for the cold nights in winter. Patio doors from living room onto Veranda enjoying gorgeous year round Western sunsets. Upper level holds dining area, open concept granite kitchen with an Island & inclusive Stainless Steel appliances, a cozy nook, and a balcony overlooking lower level. Master bedroom with 4 piece Ensuite, walk in closet, and patio doors leading to private Veranda. 2nd bedroom with patio doors to Sunroom. Exterior has interlock driveway, double car detached garage with Workshop, low maintenance concrete steps to 100 feet of water frontage with a sea wall, dock, & boat house!MLS®NEW LISTING

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Homeowners choose renovation projects for a variety of reasons. Although many improve-ments are made to increase functionality and comfort of a home, several others are seen as worthwhile investments. These investments can add up to a higher resale value when the time comes to sell a home.

Certain projects have a history of providing a greater return on homeowners’ investments than others. The following renovation tips can add beauty to your home and generate great returns when you put the home up for sale.

• Invest in your kitchen. Kitchen remodels are a safe bet when it comes to putting mon-ey into improving a home. Residents tend to spend a great deal of time in the kitchen, but a dated, poorly functioning kitchen can detract from the value of a home, even if the rest of the home is in good shape. It’s possible to recoup between 60 and 120 percent of your kitchen remodel investment, especially if the kitchen matches up well with the rest of your home. Homeowners should know that a deluxe renovation may not be necessary, as relatively moderate improvements can create a whole new look for a kitchen.

• Look to paint. One of the least expensive improvement materials, but one that has a sig-nificant impact, is paint. Neutral, modern col-ors can easily liven up any space. If you paint with low-VOC paint, you also can advertise an eco-friendly home, which is very desireable these days.

• Put in another bathroom. Multiple bath-rooms are an attractive selling point, particu-larly in older homes that may not have been equipped with more than one bathroom. Find-ing extra space for a bathroom can be tricky, but consider closets, areas under stairs or even taking some space away from another room. Popular home-improvement television channel HGTV advises that half-bathrooms require at least 18 square feet of space, while full baths

need 30 to 35 square feet for a stand-up shower or bathtub.

• Renovate the HVAC system. Aesthetic improvements aren’t the only ones that add value to a home. Many home buyers are eager to purchase a home that has a new heating and cooling system, as buyers understand that fur-naces and air conditioning units are substantial investments that can last for years. Other im-provements, such as adding attic insulation or replacing older windows and doors with more energy efficient options, also are smart bets.

• Add illumination to rooms. A dark home is a dreary home. Adding light can mean includ-ing more overhead and accent lighting. Under-cabinet task lighting is a nice touch. Inclusion of skylights and sun tubes can bring natural light into rooms that may not have south- or west-facing windows.

• Put a deck addition outdoors. Outdoor living spaces have become more desireable, especially as the “staycation” has grown in popularity. Decks and patios can make back-yards more appealing. The scope of your in-vestment will depend on the size of the deck and design. Doing the work yourself can cut the cost of decks in half, but only if you have the specific tools or experience to tackle such a project.

• Improve curb appeal. Adding attractive landscaping and freshening up the entryway to a home can add considerable value to your home, as buyers judge homes by their exte-riors. Completely renovated interiors may never be seen if buyers pass up your home because of a less attractive exterior. Classy, subtle changes, like well-placed shrubbery and a green lawn, can work wonders. An in-viting front door and well-lit entryway also add curb appeal to a home.

Before making improvements, homeown-ers should determine if a given project will provide a solid return on their investment.

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Modernized, gorgeous multi-unit in the heart of the city. Each unit is elegantly finished with an upscale décor and includes stainless steel appliances, wood floors and fireplaces. Zoned as a legal non conform-ing duplex, this property is currently set up with 3 units, main floor is 3 bdrms with two 1 bdrm units on the lower level. Ample parking, passed fire inspection 2011, 200 amp electrical, thermal windows, newer roof. Ideal for the first time investor, ask about our property management offering.

815 PORTSMOUTH AVE $470,000

Family paradise, large updated 2 storey with finished walkout basement to a gorgeously landscaped 2 acre lot which backs onto over 200 acres of crown land. Atv trails, skating pond and more.

481 COUNTY ROAD 42 $329,000

Build your dream home on this beautiful 9 acre parcel of land located 25 minutes north of Kingston on quiet Shales Road. This lot has been severed and surveyed, and has hydro at the lot line, and many mature hardwood and softwood trees. Many year round homes located on Shales Road, on a school bus route this parcel offers privacy, serenity, & wild-life without being isolated. MLS® 15607119

SHALES ROAD $74,900

Available immediately, this thoroughly updated 3+1 bedroom back split will make a wonderful home for your family. Features include: eat in kitchen, hardwood floors, large rec-room, covered walk up from basement, private patio and fenced back yard, freshly recapped double paved drive to the attached garage, central air and more. Call today for your private viewing.

1039 HUDSON $279,900

Find great value here in this 3 bedroom bungalow sitting on a large city lot. This home includes maple hardwood flooring, large updated cooks kitchen, fireplace in the formal living room, dining room with doors to a screen veranda plus deck off kitchen. Updated main bathroom with soaker tub, newer thermal windows & doors on main floor, need appliances? Fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer included here. Lower level features large finished family room with carpet flooring, and a large laundry/storage room roof re-shingled 2015, forced air gas furnace and central air replaced 2014.

848 DANBURY ROAD $264,900

Perfect starter home, end unit townhouse backing onto green space with a terrific central location! Call today for your private viewing.

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718 SELKIRK ROAD, KINGSTON $209,900Are you looking for convenience, close to shopping, schools & parks? Take a look, this home is renovated and ready with new windows, doors, kitchen cabinets, bathroom and more. Great starter home with walkout basement, large partially fenced yard. Close to main bus route. Immediate possession available. MLS®361030035

257 BATH RD UNIT 102 $237,500Looking for easy access and great location? Want secure underground parking? Take a look at unit 102 Champlain Towers. No need for elevators unless you want to go to the roof top salt water pool or upper level sunroom, perhaps work out in the lower level fitness room, swim in the indoor salt water pool, lounge in the hot tub or steam in the sauna. This beautiful two bedroom two bath room open concept living room and dining room condo has the best of both worlds. With 1244 sqft of living space with good in unit storage and much more. MLS®367210001.

1870 MACALPINE RD.3 Bedroom bungalow in exclusivesubdivision between Kingston andGananoque. Beautiful treed 2 acre lot,finished rec. room, 2 baths. $349,000MLS 11600415

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Beautifully finished 3 bedroom in Kingston East. Featuring hardwood floors throughout, bright open kitchen, main floor office, central air, inside garage entry. $299,900. MLS®363350442.

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When selling their homes, homeowners can employ several strategies in an effort to drum up interest among potential buyers. One such strategy is to host an open house, which in-vites prospective buyers to tour the property.

Realtors have long used open houses to in-troduce properties to the market, and a well-planned open house can help sellers gener-ate numerous offers in a single day. Whether working with a realtor or listing homes on their own, homeowners can follow a few sim-ple tips to ensure their open house is a suc-cess.

• Generate publicity online. Nowadays many prospective home buyers do the bulk of their research via their computers and de-vices. By advertising their open houses on-line, sellers have the potential to reach a wide array of buyers. Many real estate agents em-ploy sites such as Zillow.com and Trulia.com to promote open houses and showcase prop-erties, so sellers can make sure their agents are taking advantage of these wildly popular sites. Some even allow sellers to list their homes on apps that buyers can peruse on their smartphones.

• Generate publicity in traditional ways as well. Traditional publicity should not be overlooked when promoting an open house. A $5 “Open House” lawn sign is an effec-tive and inexpensive way to attract buyers who are driving through desirable neighbor-hoods looking for their next homes. While the Internet is a valuable resource to promote your open house, the sheer volume of online

listings can make it hard to reach potential buyers. A traditional lawn sign and a listing in your local newspaper are budget-friendly promotional opportunities that can generate interest in your open house.

• Invite your neighbors. Neighbors can be great salesmen for your home and the com-munity where you live. Invite friendly neigh-bors to your open house and encourage them to chat with prospective buyers. Buyers will appreciate neighbors’ firsthand knowledge about the community, and their friendliness can help to create a strong first impression that increases buyer interest in your home.

• Consider some changes to your home de-cor. When hosting an open house, you might not need to go so far as to stage your home, but you may want to make some changes to the decor to make your home more neutral and appealing to buyers from all walks of life. Remove any potentially controversial artwork or decorative items, replacing them with more neutral items that won’t offend or distract any potential buyers.

• Leave the hosting to the professionals. Un-less you’re selling the home on your own, re-sist the temptation to attend your open house. Let your realtor do the work. Your absence can make it easier for potential buyers to see themselves in your home, while your presence may make them uncomfortable or hesitant to explore the property and ask any questions.

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Exceptional custom 4+1 bdrm home located in a highly desirable west end neighbourhood, backing onto open green space, featuring 2 full baths and 2 half baths. Meticulously maintained and tastefully decorated throughout. Kitchen features island with built-in cook top and stainless canopy range hood, master bdrm features ensuite with jacuzzi tub, separate shower and in-floor heating. Hardwood flooring through most of the main level. Downstairs features rec room with gas fireplace, teen suite and 2 pc bath. Double car garage and so much more! MLS®361020023

627 BRAESIDE CRESCENT, KINGSTON

$389,900

Beautifully restored! This mobile home in popular meadowood trailer park has been completely restored. Replacement vinyl windows, updated kitchen cabinets and counter tops. Upgraded bathroom fixtures. Flooring replaced throughout. Freshly painted and tastefully decorated. 2 sheds. Ideally situated in the park on a large tranquil lot which you can enjoy from the large private deck. $283/per month park fees includes water, sewer, snow removal, garbage pick-up and property taxes. Come see it today! MLS®15610975

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101 Jones Falls Road Custom built, ICF home with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, cathedral ceilings and full walkout basement. Wood fireplace insert with a full stone wall, attached heated double-car garage and outdoor wood furnace for energy efficient heating. Large, private lot with nearly 10 acres of land and minutes from Jones Falls or Whitefish Lake. MLS®442910329.

5890 Wilmer Road Affordable duplex near Perth Road Village. Upper level unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and is currently rented for $700/month inclusive. Lower level unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath & walkout basement. Large rear yard and 1.5 car detached garage. Great income property! MLS®362800240.

1190 MacPherson Road 251 acres of heavy, mixed bush, rolling terrain, pasture land, running creeks and wetlands. With an old farmhouse, 2 large sheds and a good barn. Close to Land O’Lakes, with direct access to snowmobile trails, this is a dream property for hunters, hobby farmers & nature lovers! MLS®15609424.

8 Lakeview Street Completely renovated, spacious and bright 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom waterfront home in Westport. Vaulted ceilings, hardwood floors, woodstove & 2 propane fireplaces. Beautifully landscaped with private dock and stunning views of Upper Rideau Lake. A must see! MLS®441030127.

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WE WILL BE SHOWCASING ALL OF OUR WATERFRONT

PROPERTIES AT THE FOLLOWING SHOWS

THIS SPRING:

Are you thinking of selling your waterfront home, cottage or vacant land parcel?


Many people are familiar with the idea that a strong first impression can go a long way. While that idea is most often referenced in re-gard to personal interactions, it’s also appli-cable to real estate.

When selling a home, homeowners who emphasize curb appeal may find it far easier to sell their homes. Curb appeal refers to the impression a home’s exterior makes on people seeing the home for the first time. In 2014, the online real estate database Zillow® surveyed real estate agents and found that curb appeal was one of the five most important factors when selling a home.

Projects that improve curb appeal can be vast undertakings or simpler projects, and the following are a handful of projects to improve a home’s curb appeal that run the gamut from simple to complex.

• Clean up the yard. Cleaning up the yard is among the simpler yet most effective proj-ects to improve a home’s curb appeal. When selling their homes, homeowners should clear the yard of any clutter, including kids’ toys, grass clippings or items that might be scattered throughout the yard. A cluttered yard suggests homeowners do not care much about their home’s appearance, and that may lead buyers to think that indifference extended to main-taining the home’s interior as well. Many buy-ers will ignore properties without any external aesthetic appeal, but cleaning up the yard does not require much effort or expense on the part of sellers.

• Make the main entryway more inviting. Creating a more inviting entryway won’t be as simple as cleaning up the yard, but it can help create a strong first impression without

breaking the bank. To begin, remove plants and furniture from the front porch or area sur-rounding the doorway, as such items can create a cluttered feel. If the front door is old, replace it. Custom doors may be expensive, but they might add the wow factor buyers are looking for. If a new door is beyond your means or just unnecessary, repaint the door, ideally in a color that complements the color of your home and the surrounding landscape.

• Address pavement problems. Paving prob-lems are not necessarily an expensive fix, but the cost of repairing driveways and walkways can add up if it’s been awhile since these ar-eas were refurbished. Still, one of the first things buyers will notice when getting out of their cars is the ground they’re walking on, so patch and repair or even replace driveways and walkways that have fallen into disrepair.

• Add or upgrade outdoor living spaces. Outdoor living spaces also can set a proper-ty apart from others on the market. A recent study from the National Association of Real-tors found that buyers would not hesitate to pay asking price for homes with outdoor liv-ing spaces. When adding or upgrading outdoor living spaces, try to depersonalize the spaces as much as possible, as buyers want to picture themselves, and not the sellers, enjoying these areas. Include some comfortable furniture, ad-equate lighting and a dining area in your out-door living space as well.

Curb appeal can add a lot to a home, while lack of such appeal can make a home difficult to sell. Homeowners who want to sell their properties for asking price or more should ad-dress curb appeal before putting their homes on the market.

Add curb appeal to your property

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(MS) — By finishing your basement, you can gain more living space while reducing the amount of energy loss from downstairs. Base-ments that are not fully finished typically do not have insulated walls or covered flooring. This can result in heat loss and cause your fur-nace to work overtime.

A remodeled basement offers more than ad-ditional storage space. It can provide a lot of extra room for a growing family, such as space for a gym, home theatre, office, guest suite, or a playroom for the kids.

To ensure a comfortable and inviting base-ment, there are a few project components to consider:

• Insulation will make sure your space warm and comfortable. For the best results, install a stone wool insulation product, a measure that

can be done easily with the ROXUL Comfort-Board IS. This product is mechanically fas-tened or adhered to the concrete foundation wall, offering you a higher R-value and better acoustics.

• Drywall will help define the space and make it feel like a part of your home. If you haven’t tackled drywall before, consider hiring a pro to ensure your walls are seamless.

• Flooring should be water sealed and cov-ered with an insulated material. There are many products on the market, but consider lay-ing padding before carpet or in-floor heating before tiles.

• Personalize it with finishing touches. Select furniture that can fit down a typically steep staircase and choose items that comple-ment the rest of your home’s décor.

Finished basements save energy and deliver more

living space

For full details and information visit www.antoinerealestate.com

Mimi Antoine, Broker of Record (613) 279-2657Christopher Jones, Sale Representative (343) 363-6328

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PO BOx 285, 14180 Rd. 38, ShaRBOt Lake, ON,

k0h 2P0

TICHBORNE $59,900 Good Bones, Treed yard, 3plus beds,

Immediate Possession

MABERLY $59,900 Century Building, stained glass, 1700 sq.ft.

CROTCH LAKE ACCESS $48,900Manicured lot 280 x 410ft., camp sites, fire pit,

Great Fishing, Pristine Lake

DUPLEX $179,900 Quite Country perfect In-Law Suite or income

to help pay the Mortgage Sharbot Lake

GREAT LOCATION $119,900Close to Lake, Medical Centre & Stores, K&P Trail,

2Beds, Large living area with propane stove

LOT 6, VILLAGE WOODS DR $33,900 Secluded, wooded building lot, with driveway

ZEALAND ROAD $14,0003 Acres, 925 ft. road frontage

BOLTON LANE $119,900Treed 5Acres, septic ,well, comfy 4-season

cottage, part 500 acre assoc

SHARBOT LAKE $139,900Just waiting for the perfect couple, 2Beds,

Hobby Room, Up grades to Bath

PARHAM $179,900 Open concept 3 plus bedrooms, waterfront

living, 17acres, Call to View

WAGNER ROAD $39,900 6.17 surveyed acres, drilled well, trailer & shed

BURNEY POINT RD $64,9002004 RV Trailer, Hydro, Drilled Well, Small

Cabin, 16.9 Acres

SHARBOT LAKE VILLAGE $199,900Perfect family home, Private 211 x 200 treed lot, 3 Beds, upgraded bath & kitchen, appliances, room

for in-law suite

SAND & SUNSETS $389,0004 Season, Gentle slope to Sharbot Lake3 Beds, quality upgrades, full basement

view video

ROAD 38 $299,90029acres, wildlife at the door, one level, comfy in-floor heating, quality

built, 5yrs old, minimal heat/hydro, costs,close to Lake & K&P trail

SOLD

MABERLY $39,900Century Building, 1700 sq.ft.

CLEMENT RD $279,900 3 Apts, 2 Retail, Greenhouse, sits on 3.9acres

NEW PRICE

R001

BOLTON LANE $79,900 2 Bedroom cabin, hydro, wood stove, & drilled well,

5 acres with Spring fed Bolton Lake and 500acre Community Association

DUPLEX $179,900Quiet Country perfect In-Law Suite or income

to help pay the Mortgage Sharbot Lake

SHARBOT LAKE $139,900Just waiting for the perfect couple, 2 Beds,

Hobby Room, Upgrades to Bath

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