?Garden City Realty Inc.Brokerage 905-641-1110Call Sam Parsazadeh, Sales Rep.$439,900N.O.T.L.Great opportunity!Call 905-323-7034A WEEKLY RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE FEATURE ? friday, september 25, 2009View online at www.stcatharinesstandard.ca, click on the real estate tabVictoria Estatescondo townhomesshowcase22 years of expertiseby MOLLY HARDINGadvertising features writerdesign & layout by EMILY SMYTHFeature Home presented by Leo DiFabio, Sales Representative, Royal LePage Niagara Real Estate Centre BrokerageFeature Home continues on pages 8 & 9In Thorold - 4 Silver Maple RoadCharmingSingles267,900from 63813677Discover the Difference Ontario?s Premier r Builder Makes iinThis Community!Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 5 PMSaturday & Sunday 12 PM - 5 PMFriday by appointmentBuying or Sellingfor courteous,expert serviceCallMom & Sonto Get it Done!McGarr Realty Corp.BrokerageBro Broker ker kerage age g905.687.9229OHBA ONTARIO HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR905-227-1044www.mountainvi ew.com637745 ...

A REALTOR ®KNOWS:www.MLS-niagara.comE2 St. Catharines HomesJohn Bedard, (right) Niagara Association of REALTORS ® Realty Watch representativeand member of the Public Rela tions Committee, presents Stu Black, ExecutiveDirector, Crime Stoppers Niagara with a cheque for $500.00.Realty Watch is a mobile neighborhood watch system -a unique crime prevention program tha t is a coopera tiveeffort between REAL TORS ® and the Nia gara RegionalPolice Service to stop crime before it happens.Through the Realty Watch Program the members of theNiagara Association of REALTORS ® , a trade associationof over 1000 real estate professionals in the NiagaraRegion, are prepared to assist the police in protecting thecommunity in which they live and work.The REAL TORS ® ha ve been instrumental in assistingthe NRP in loca ting missing persons in distress on threeoccasions in the past few years. The program works!Crime Stoppers encourages members of the communityto assist local la w enforcement a gencies in the ...

?Wood stud constructionadds fuel to a fire while thenon-combustible concretemasonry system does not, andthe wood stud/gypsum boardconstruction loses materialstrength and overall integritymore rapidly.?According to www.masonryworx.com, masonryfirewalls will prevent thespread of fire, resist impactbefore and during a fire,are noncombustible and donot contribute to fire load.Masonry firewalls offer furtherprotection if a fire does occurby not yielding off-gassing ortoxic emissions.SAT & SUN OPEN HOUSES*Sales Rep **BrokerRITADUPUIS*48 MAITLAND SUN 2-4PM$169,900 - The Two-Step - See & Buy! Lovely 2 bdrmhome with many updates, newer kitchen & bathrooms,newer high efficiency furnace & c/air, windows, roofshingles. Great Florida room. Must view!EMILYGILLAN*58 CHLOE STREET SUN 2-4 PM$219,900 - Off Queenston & Bunting. Just like new with loads ofupgrades. 1,378 sqft plus complete lower level, open concept mainfloor, accented with 9ft ceilings, hrdwd & ceramics, patio door to deck(no rear neighbo ...

$159,900 SAT 2-3 PMNOTE TIME26 KING ST. THOROLDOff Ric hmond St. Cute & s pacious?fixer-upper? bungalow on severable76 x 97 lot with double garage. 3bedrooms, dining room, main f loorlaundry & family room &usable attic.LINDA LANDRY*905-937-6000.$252,900 & UP!! SAT & SUN 2-4 PM#9-603 WELLAND AVE.Downsizing? Empty nester?s delight!2 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow townhousecondos. Come view our new model withopen concept kitchen/great room, mainfloor laundry, low fees.Meet KATIE REDEKOPP**or call direct 905-658-1564 to view.$199,900 SUN 2-4 PMNEW LISTING121 JACOBSON, ST. CATHARINESLovely to view & even lovelier to own. Well maintainedbungalow on a nice lot. This comfortable family homehas a low maintenance exterior. 3 bdrms, separate DR w/sliding doors to nice deck, hdwd flrs & beautiful liv rm FP.Bsmt has a huge rec rm w/in-law potential,laundry rm & workshop area. Close toshopping, schools & hwy. Book anappointment now before it is gone! Allmeasurements approx. Meet PAULINEOLIVER* or call 905-89 ...

*Sales Representative**Broker$279,000 BY APPT1448 NIAGARA STONE RD., UNIT 17Join me for a tour of this gorgeoustownhome in Virgil. Mainfloor bdrm and laundry. 2 parkingspaces, gas fireplace,plus huge family room!JOHN ELLISON* direct905-401-2499.$339,900 SUN 1-2:30 PM10 STONEYBROOKWest end beauty! Totally remodeledin main areas! Wood floors! Granitecounters! Main bath very unique!Lower area complete!Come and see foryourself and visit HELENROMBOUGH** or calldirect 905-708-2166.CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSESOnly1905 988-1085 ? www.pbggroup.caSt. Catharines(905) 688-4561St. Catharines(905) 937-6000Niagara-on-the-Lake(90 5) 468-421491 ERION RD.Mn flr nanny or in-law suite (kit., sitting area, lrg bdrm,walk-in closet, 4pc ensuite), or even small businessspace makes this 2472 sq ft, 2 sty, 5+1 bdrm custombuilt Boldt home a special find! Mstr bdrm w/ensuite,bsmt fully finished w/office/br, rec rmw/wood stove, workshop, 3pc bth &laundry. Close to great schools, park,hwy, new hospital & most amenities!LU ...

Cork floors receive warm reception in homes all over CanadaNEWS CANADAWhy the surge in interest?Beneath the feel-good nature of cork flooringis a feel-good story about its origins. Corkfloors are made with an entirely renewable resource.Cork bark is carefully harvested once every nine yearsin a time-honoured tradition using hand tools - withoutCall Bob Martensbroker905-688-4561?Your Experienced Choice?TODAY REALTY LTD.BrokerageINDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATEDToday Realty Ltd.SAT 2-4 PMSUN 2-4 PME6 St. Catharines Homes63690701Buy Well, Sell WellGet HartwellDavid T.HartwellBROKERdestroying a single tree. Many century-old cork trees arestill thriving and productive today in the beautiful forestsof Portugal and Spain.These eco-friendly facts have environmentally consciousCanadians walking on air. And ironically, so does corkitself, as cork is 50% air. Nature has bestowed it witha dense air cushion composition that insulates againstcold and improves sound absorption in any room. Cork6280365 ...

You, your children and your homeNEWS CANADAChild safety is a topic that will always remain a highpriority, particularly for those who have recentlywelcomed a child into their home. One of themost overlooked areas in a home interior is the window? whether open or closed, windows are a potentialhazard to the safety and well-being of toddlers and youngchildren.Hunter Douglas, the nation?s leading manufacturer ofcustom window fashions, developed the following trueor false quiz to raise consumer awareness on child safety:OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 2-4PM605 WELLAND AVE. #22 bedroom townhome with luxurytouches. Gorgeous open concept kitchen,hardwood in great room, Californiashutters and so much more.MeetLISA WALESales Representative905-935-8001 63815120OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY 1-3 PM24 WOODROW STREET $209,900This totally renovated 3 bdrm bungaloww/garage. New features include 2bathrms, windows, fl ooring, plus mainfl oor family rm.MeetJOHN FURNIVALBroker905-935-8001 63812510Boss Realty Corp., BrokerageList a ...

By MOLLY HARDINGAdvertising features writerE8 St. Catharines HomesLeo DiFabioSales RepresentativeHaving specialized in building custom homes for 20 years ormore, it might seem J.D. Di Franco & Son Construction wasventuring into unknown territory by taking on a townhousedevelopment.On the contrary, says Dominic Di Franco, Victoria Estates onGibson Place was an opportunity to use 20 years worth ofexperience and expertise in a slightly different way.The 38 units will be bungalows, with or without lofts, and while allunits have essentially the same general design, the homes beingbuilt in this last phase have been modified somewhat, as thebuilding has evolved and can be customized to suit new owners,though the exteriors are architecturally controlled,.As it was vacant land, the condo fee is only $75 a month, with thesnow and grass and general maintenance taken care of by thecondo board, and people responsible for their own utilities andeverything inside the house.In the current model home, ...

There?s also a second sitting area, overlooking the living room.The basement is as yet unfi nished, but has a rough in for another bathroom andfor a central vacuum system. The house is prewired for cable and telephone.The houses have been built with energy effi cient features, such as windows, tomake them comfortable and save on fuel costs. They are also sound proofedbetween units and have maintenance free exteriors. All have wood decks andprivacy fencing. An underground sprinkler system keeps the lawns and fl owershealthy.Most of the bungalows will offer 1,241 square feet of fi nished space, while thebungalows with added lofts occupy 1,667 square feet.Prices range from $229,900 to $269,900, depending on whether the house hasa single or double garage.Feature Home photos by photographer JULIE JOCSAKOPPOSITE PAGELEFT TO RIGHTfi replace, deck, kitchenTake a TourTHIS PAGELEFT TO RIGHTwashroom, 2nd fl oorfoyer, living room,bedroom, washroom,bedroom, kitchenof the PropertyFriday, September, ...

63814277The Standard Homes Friday September 25, 2009 For Advertising Information Call 905-684-7251NORTH $125,000CONDO LIVING NEAR AMENTITIES - 2 BR with open conceptL.R./kitchen, FP, CA, ceramics, ensuite/ w walk-in shower. Neutralcolours. Laundry room. Appliances included. Walk out to patio.DORISROYToday Realty Ltd. BrokerageSales Rep. 905-735-2121NORTH $224,500171 DORCHESTER BLVD. Open concept bi-level! Silvergate builtfeaturing hardwood floors, walk-out from eat-in kitchen to twolevel deck, finished basement, gas fireplace, 2 baths &more.ANGELAFALLETTAToday Realty Ltd. BrokerageSales Rep. 905-646-2121SOUTH $107,70017 CHURCHILLCHEAPER THAN RENT! WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?This home features 1092 sq. ft.,3 bedroom, 1 bath, nice size yard withstorage shed. Close to the new hospital.NICOLEFLOWERS-DAVISSa lesRepresentativegarden city realty inc. brokerage905-356-9600SOUTH $287,500PRICED FOR ACTION!! - Spacious 4 bedroom, 21/2 storey solid brick home with inground pool on treedravine. Bonus ...