Fall 2011 Complete

Michele Denniston

,

Broker

Fall/Winter 2011In Canada: $6.95

The Team that goes

“Above & Beyond”

Our cover home

…

Prestigious King Glen Estates

SPACE INVADED

Time to reduce, recycle and enjoy your space again

BY THE MANTEL WITH CARE

Turn your mantelpiece into a gorgeous holiday centerpiece

HOLIDAY ENTERTAINING

Crowd pleasing recipes for your holiday get togethers

Helping make everything easierfor first-time homebuyers

Buying your first home - and applying for your first mortgage - can seem a littleoverwhelming. But it doesn't have to be if you start by speaking withLino Contento RBC Mortgage Specialist.Lino Contento is ready to meet with you any time and place it's convenient for you.He can help you find the best mortgage for your needs. Better yet, he can guide youthrough every step of the home buying process.Now new 2009 federal budget changes can make home ownership even easier.

A 15% tax credit for first time buyers Enriched Home Buyers` Planwithdrawal limit

Now first-time homebuyers can claim a15% non-refundable tax credit based on an First-Time homebuyers can also takeamount of $5,000. That`s a maximum credit advantage of a higher Home Buyers` Planof $750. As long as the home is eligible withdrawal limit. Now buyers can withdrawfor the Canadian government`s Home up to $25,000 per person, or $50,000 perBuyers` Plan, the First-Time Home Buyers` couple, from their registered retirementTax Credit can be claimed by you or your savings plan (RRSP) to buy or build aspouse. Any unused portion of the credit qualifying home for themselves or for acan be claimed by the individual`s spouse related person with a disability.or common law partner.

Lino Contento

RBC Mortgage SpecialistTel: 905.553.3270lino.contento@rbc.com

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M i c h e l e D e n n i s t o n

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Dear Readers,

Where did the summer go? It’s hard to believe that we are well

into the fall and must seriously start thinking about the holidayseason.The fall real estate market has been a busy one. There is still alack of inventory though, which has resulted in multiple offersituations and quite a few disappointment buyers. If you arethinking of selling, now is the perfect time!This edition of the magazine is a special one. What started as away to keep our community in touch with the real estate marketand support our local businesses has quickly grown. Our newwebsite has really taken off and the feedback has been incredible.On behalf of my team, our advertising partners and contributors, Iwould like to thank you for your continued support and wish youand your family all the best this holiday season and a healthy andprosperous new year.

the york region properties team

PUBLISHER/EXECUTIVE EDITOR

Michele Denniston

EDITOR/CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Liz Denieuwe

DECORATING CONSULTANT/

ADVERTISING MANAGER

Debbie Schoer

Contributors

Debbie Schoer

Liz Denieuwe

Black Forest Garden Centre

Lora Zuccato

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editor’s notes

In this edition, it’s time to start thinking about winter

and the impending holiday season.Time to get ready for the hectic days ahead. Holidayparties and open houses, school concerts, crowdedmalls and of course getting your home ready for theseason.

Inside, we’ll show you how to declutter your home, decorate your

mantel and create the perfect home cooked holiday meal.

We’llalso let you know what’s happening in the real estate market and

take a look at some magnificent feature homes.Thank you to all of our contributors and advertising partners andto all of you, have a happy and healthy holiday season.

Liz Denieuwe

Managing Editor/Creative Director

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