Andrew Wood-Royal Lepage Frank Real Estate Brokerage
200 Dundas Street East L1N 2H8 Whitby, ON, Canada

Looking for a great Horse Farm? 11922 Ashburn Road, Port Perry Outstanding Estate Property At Elmwood Polo Farm Located In Area Of High End Properties On 63 Acres Adjacent To A Golf Course. Cape Cod Style Bungalow With Separate Apartment Above The Triple Car Garage, Extensive Master Ensuite, Gourmet Eat In Kitchen With Appliances, Open Foyer/Living Room, 18 Foot Ceilings, Huge Windows & Walkouts, Finished Basement With Rec Room, 2 Additional Bedrooms, 2nd Laundry Area. Gorgeous Landscaping Around Property W/Gardens. 9+ Horse Stall Barn W/Attached Cover All Arena (80'X170'). This Is An Extremely Attractive Country Package. Close To Golf Courses, Ski Facilities, Shopping, 407. Call me to book an appointment to view this rare property.

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Should You Replace your Windows? Here's a surprising statistic. Less than 30% of window replacements are the result of the old windows being worn, broken or otherwise in need of replacement. Clearly, there are other good reasons to consider new windows! One of the most popular motivations is cosmetic. Brand new windows have a huge impact on the overall look of a home, both on the inside and the outside.... New windows can improve curb appeal an important element when you sell a home. From the inside, new windows can dramatically improve the look of a room. Another reason to replace windows is to address energy costs. Modern windows are packed with technologies that lower heating/cooling bills. From low-e/argon to special spacer bars to high-insulating construction, these technologies can provide savings you'll notice, especially if you're replacing very old windows. A third reason is window style and characteristics. Simply put, you may not like your current windows! You may want more glass and less frame to enhance your view. Maybe your windows pull up (vertical sliders) when you'd rather have them open like a door (casements). Perhaps you'd like fancy blinds in-between the panes of glass. Replacing windows lets you get exactly the look and features you want. Will new windows boost the resale value of your home? They might, at least a little. But there's one thing for certain: upgraded windows definitely make your home look more appealing to buyers. See more

Getting an Early Start on Selling your Home You've probably heard the expression, "The early-bird gets the worm." It refers, of course, to those who get in early and reap the rewards. For example, if you arrive early to a retail store for a big blowout sale, you're likely to get the deals before the inventory runs out. The stragglers who come later miss out. Well, this same wisdom can be applied to selling your home. Starting the process early even if that means simply doin...g some initial planning gives you the edge in several ways. First of all, you get extra time for preparation. That means you can get your home cleaned, uncluttered and staged without feeling rushed. You also get more time to find out how much your property will likely sell for on today's market. That's important information, especially if you're also looking to finance a new home. Secondly, there's less stress. You'll have more time to make the right decisions. The last thing you want is to be scrambling around, last minute, trying to get your home ready for sale. Finally, with your initial preparations done, you'll be able to put your home on the market at a moment's notice. That's a huge advantage that's likely to lead to selling your property more quickly and for the best price. In fact, by getting an early start on the process, you might even find that right now is the best time to list -- and you'll be able to do so, with confidence. Want help getting an early start on selling your home? Call me. See more

WHEN A HOME INSPECTOR FINDS AN ISSUE. Imagine you've found the perfect home. You love it. You've made an offer that's been accepted. So far so good! The only catch? You've wisely made the offer conditional on passing a professional home inspection. What happens if that home inspection reveals a major issue? First, you should know that, depending on the age of the property, a home inspection will typically turn up at least a few areas of concern. The inspector might find loose... insulation in the attic that is thinning out or roofing shingles that will need replacing in two or three years. Issues like those are not usually deal-breakers. However, if the home inspector finds a major issue such as old wiring that's worn and presents a safety concern then you're facing a potentially high cost of repair should the deal go through. In a situation like that, as your real estate agent, I will address the issue with the seller, usually through the seller's agent. Since neither of you will want to lose the deal, the seller often agrees to get the repair done at his own expense or, have some or all of the estimated repair cost deducted from the sale price. Will the deal be in jeopardy? Usually not. In most cases, if you have a real estate agent like me working in your best interests, it all works out See more