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New property listed in Carleton Place

I have listed a new property at 310 CASSIDY Crescent in Carleton Place. See details here

Welcome to this exquisite bungalow on just over 1 acre, built in /22 close to the beautiful town of Carleton Place. The main level welcomes you home with open concept design, showcasing modern living at its best. You are greeted by a convenient office space off the main entrance, setting the tone for a home that's both stylish and functional. The gleaming kitchen is a culinary dream with high-end appliances, updated cupboards, sleek quartz counters, and well sized pantry. Hardwood floors span the main level, leading to a tranquil primary suite, complete with a soaker tub in the ensuite, perfect for relaxation. Two additional bedrooms with cheater doors to the bath complete the main level. Head downstairs to discover the newly partially finished walk-out basement. This expansive space offers a bedroom, recreational area, ample storage, and a rough-in for an additional bathroom, all opening out to the lush backyard, creating a great oasis to unwind. This home is ready for your memories! (id:2493)

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New property listed in Perth

I have listed a new property at 1025 CONCESSION 7 Road in Perth. See details here

This cute-as-a button bungalow is calling all young families or retirees looking for country living with pretty views from every window. With a simplistic layout that is flooded with natural light you will feel right at home with hardwood floors, cozy wood heat and modern kitchen. The detached insulated double garage has hydro and offers a great space in the Loft for hobbyists, home office or extra rec space for kids. Close to Balderson Cheese for your ice-cream fix and a short distance from historic Perth, this property offer fantastic sunsets and sunrises and the perfect backdrop complete with wildlife and gardens for summer entertaining with your favourite people around a campfire. Enjoy active outdoor living at its best near Glen Tay Boat launch, snowmobile and ATV trails and country roads perfect for a bike ride. Welcome Home! (id:2493)

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New property listed in Smiths Falls

I have listed a new property at 3 293 BROWN Road in Smiths Falls. See details here

Welcome to this rare find, a nearly 2-acre building lot in a prime location waiting to transform your dream home into reality! This expansive parcel of land offers limitless potential, wrapped in tranquility and blessed with an abundance of nature's beauty. Located just minutes from local amenities and excellent schools, yet far enough to maintain a serene, country feel. The nearby roads allow easy access, opening up the possibilities for various styles and sizes of your future home construction. The property is enveloped by mature trees, providing a perfect blend of sun and shade. Here's a canvas for your architectural masterpiece, a haven for nature lovers, or an excellent opportunity for investors. Secure this unique opportunity to build and grow your dreams in an idyllic setting! Please tour the lot accompanied by your agent. (id:2493)

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New property listed in Smiths Falls

I have listed a new property at 2 279 BROWN Road in Smiths Falls. See details here

Welcome to this rare find, a nearly 2-acre building lot (with a drilled well) in a prime location waiting to transform your dream home into reality! This expansive parcel of land offers limitless potential, wrapped in tranquility and blessed with an abundance of nature's beauty. Located just minutes from local amenities and excellent schools, yet far enough to maintain a serene, country feel. The nearby roads allow easy access, opening up the possibilities for various styles and sizes of your future home construction. The property is enveloped by mature trees, providing a perfect blend of sun and shade. Here's a canvas for your architectural masterpiece, a haven for nature lovers, or an excellent opportunity for investors. Secure this unique opportunity to build and grow your dreams in an idyllic setting! Please tour the lot accompanied by your agent. (id:2493)

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New property listed in Smiths Falls

I have listed a new property at 1 263 BROWN Road in Smiths Falls. See details here

Welcome to this rare find, a nearly 2-acre building lot in a prime location waiting to transform your dream home into reality! This expansive parcel of land offers limitless potential, wrapped in tranquility and blessed with an abundance of nature's beauty. Located just minutes from local amenities and excellent schools, yet far enough to maintain a serene, country feel. The nearby roads allow easy access, opening up the possibilities for various styles and sizes of your future home construction. The property is enveloped by mature trees, providing a perfect blend of sun and shade. Here's a canvas for your architectural masterpiece, a haven for nature lovers, or an excellent opportunity for investors. Secure this unique opportunity to build and grow your dreams in an idyllic setting! Please tour the lot accompanied by your agent. (id:2493)

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New property listed in Smiths Falls

I have listed a new property at 139 RAINBOW VALLEY Drive in Smiths Falls. See details here

Tucked in a serene country backdrop, 139 Rainbow Valley Drive, where modern elegance meets country charm. This beautifully updated 2-storey home is a testament to impeccable taste and meticulous attention to detail. Step inside and be captivated by the exquisite updates throughout. The spacious layout offers an updated modern kitchen and dinning area with loads of storage, sun filled living room with new fireplace, perfect for cozy family nights. With the primary bed located on the main level, this haven boasts a new ensuite and direct outdoor access, to enjoy stunning evening sunsets. Upstairs you will find 4 well-sized bdrms, 1 full bath and convenient upstairs laundry with half bath, both updated with modern design. Adding to this property's allure is a detached building, offering incredible potential for an income-producing unit, a workspace, or an in-law suite, the possibilities are endless. Nestled close to the tranquil Rideau River, this is the lifestyle you’ve been seeking. (id:2493)

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Open House. Open House on Sunday, February 25, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Please visit our Open House at 5061 HIGHWAY 511 Highway in Lanark. See details here

Open House on Sunday, February 25, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Escape to country bliss at 5061 Highway 511 in Lanark. This bungalow nestled on 7.3 acres is perfect for equestrian lovers, it boasts a horse pasture and chicken coop, ready for your rural lifestyle dreams. Just off the highway, this property offers the best of both worlds: easy access to amenities and complete privacy amidst nature. The living room boasts a large window that allows in an abundance of natural light and the spacious, open concept kitchen and dining room leads to a convenient mud room entrance. The home was converted from a 3 bdr to 2 bdr and can easily be converted back to 3 for family needs. The partially finished basement, perfect for an office, family room, storage and lots more! The picturesque setting is a haven of wildlife, where deer wander and greet you as you drive up the laneway. This property is not just a home; it's a retreat for those seeking a connection with nature, embrace country living at its best! (id:2493)

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New property listed in Lanark

I have listed a new property at 5061 HIGHWAY 511 Highway in Lanark. See details here

Escape to country bliss at 5061 Highway 511 in Lanark. This bungalow nestled on 7.3 acres is perfect for equestrian lovers, it boasts a horse pasture and chicken coop, ready for your rural lifestyle dreams. Just off the highway, this property offers the best of both worlds: easy access to amenities and complete privacy amidst nature. The living room boasts a large window that allows in an abundance of natural light and the spacious, open concept kitchen and dining room leads to a convenient mud room entrance. The home was converted from a 3 bdr to 2 bdr and can easily be converted back to 3 for family needs. The partially finished basement, perfect for an office, family room, storage and lots more! The picturesque setting is a haven of wildlife, where deer wander and greet you as you drive up the laneway. This property is not just a home; it's a retreat for those seeking a connection with nature, embrace country living at its best! (id:2493)

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New property listed in Smiths Falls

I have listed a new property at 167 HAROLD Street in Smiths Falls. See details here

Welcome to Harold St in the heart of Smiths Falls! This charming bungalow offers a rare blend of convenience and comfort with the sun-drenched open concept of this Newport model by Parkview Homes. With the modern kitchen complete with beautiful warm tones, loads of storage space, granite counters and patio doors leading to the deck overlooking the expansive backyard, it is perfect for morning coffees or evening barbecues with friends. The functional layout offers 2 bedrooms and 1.5 baths on the main level and tons of potential downstairs with a rough-in for a 3rd bathroom and a blank canvas of unfinished space that would make a great home office, extra bedroom, or recreational space for the family. Beautifully maintained, move-in ready, AND in a fantastic location in the sought-after neighbourhood of Ferrara Meadows, this home is moments away from local schools and parks making it an exceptional choice for small families, professionals or retirees. (id:2493)

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Want to Buy a Home This Spring? Get Started Now!

If you’d like to buy and move into a beautiful new home this spring, then your countdown has already started!

While the spring might seem far away now, the rush of real estate’s biggest season will be here before you know it. There are many things you’ll need to do to get prepped and ready to buy a home.

Here are a few things you should get started on now in January so you’re ready for the spring market!

Get your finances in order: Now is the time to pull up your budget, your paystubs, your debt, and your credit score. First, make sure that your credit score is strong and that your debt is in a manageable spot. Your lender will look closely at both of these things and it will play a part in your interest rate and your qualification for a mortgage. Then make sure that your expenses, income, and budget are all lined up. Lastly, check on your savings account for your down payment and closing costs and make sure that it’s in good shape.

Get organized: You’ll need all of your financial paperwork around your taxes, income, debts, and assets handy for your lender. Gather all that paperwork now and organize it in folders or a binder so you’ll be prepared to get pre-approved when you’re ready to start looking at homes.

Start doing your real estate homework: Your agent will guide you through every step of the buying process, but it’s so helpful for buyers to have some background knowledge of the real estate process. You’ll feel much more confident and informed if you read up on the steps of buying a home and what you should be looking for as a buyer.

Find the right agent: It’s recommended that you interview at least 3 real estate agents so you can get an idea of what communication and working style best meets your needs. You’re looking for a knowledgeable, experienced agent you can trust and feel comfortable working closely with!

If you want to get started on your journey to buying a new home this spring, click here to get your FREE copy of the Buyer Guide!

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Tips for Hosting a Stress Free Holiday Party

Planning a festive gathering but want to skip the stress? Here’s how to throw a fabulous holiday party with ease, inspired by tips from Martha Stewart:

Get those invites out early! The holiday season is hectic, so ensure your guests can pencil you in by sending invitations ahead of time.

Utilize what you already have at home. Scour your cupboards for party essentials like plates and decorations. This not only saves money but also adds a personal touch to your party setup!

When it comes to food and drinks, it’s better to have more than less. You’ll avoid the worry of running low, and guests will appreciate the abundance.

Don’t shy away from asking for help. Friends and family are often happy to contribute, making the party more fun for you and memorable for everyone. With these tips, you’re all set to host a stress-free, joyous holiday celebration!

Make sure to bookmark this link so you have ideas for your holiday party!

Source: https://www.marthastewart.com/856462/how-host-easy-holiday-party

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4 Tricks to Save Money While Building a Home

Building a home is becoming more and more common and with good reason! You can design your home exactly the way you want it, complete with your favourite flooring, appliances, and finishes.

But the process of building a home from start to finish can add up quickly, especially when you add in all the extras like those luxury finishes or specialized rooms. While there are many ways to splurge while building a new home, there are also several opportunities to actually save money on building so you can put that money to use elsewhere! Let’s go through the 4 best tricks to save money on the building process.

1. Build up not out: If you want more square footage, you might think that the only way is to build out the floor plan on the same level and expand horizontally. But building out requires more foundation, more roof, and extra lot space. These three things can make up the bulk of your home cost. Instead of building out, consider building up by adding a floor. This will help you add square footage without the added cost of expanding the foundation or roof.

2. Group your wet rooms together: Wet rooms are all of your rooms that require plumbing–think your bathrooms, laundry room, and utility room. By grouping these rooms together, you’ll have your plumbing lines in the same spot. This will decrease the amount of plumbing you need to run throughout the house, which can get expensive!

3. Consider your flooring: Tile and real hardwood floors are nice, but they can get extremely expensive, especially when used throughout the home. Instead of these pricer options, use luxury vinyl plank (also known as LVP). LVP has the look of real wood or tile, but it’s much cheaper. It’s also great with pets and kids and is growing in popularity, so you have lots of options!

4. Look at different building materialsSome builders default to the most expensive building materials like stone and brick. But you can get similar looks at a fraction of the cost with a stone or brick veneer. If you’re not a fan of brick or stone, you can look at other lower-cost building materials like stucco, vinyl or hardy board, or siding.

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