BRENDA MACDONALD-ROWE

Brenda's Open House Bus Tour

2009-06-09T18:01:00Z

The Open House Bus Tour held on Sunday June 7th was a great success and something that I will continue to do. We boarded the bus at 1:45 in front of the Partners Advantage GMAC Real Estate Office on Bridge St. in Carleton Place and travelled to 270 Lake Park Rd. to see the Hi Ranch Bungalow that I have listed at $319,900. We then went to see Ian McNeely's listing at 301 Timberwood - a very private 2 story home with finished lower level at $349,900. From there we went to 283 Thomas St. a cute as a button 3+ bedroom 1 1/2 story barn style home listed at 189,900. On to 431 Dufferin St. an ecofriendly bungalow with 40 yr shingles also listed at $349,900. Then we stopped at 136 Morphy St. a totally renovated side split with granite, hardwood, heated ceramic ++ going for $384,900. Finally the bus pulled into Angela Johnstone's listing at 271 Patty Place - a 3 bedroom bungalow right on the Mississippi River. We stayed about 15 minutes at each stop and with refreshments and lots of chocolate and Werthers the bus ride between stops was a pleasant trip with lots of conversation, constructive critiquing and camaraderie.

Watch the Web Site for the next "Brenda's Open House Bus Tour".

Open House in Downtown on Sunday

2009-06-08T17:45:00Z

Downtown, Carleton Place - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 6 WRIGHT STREET on June 14 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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Open House in Ashton on Sunday

2009-06-08T17:44:00Z

Ashton, Ottawa - We invite everyone to visit our open house at 20 YVETTE STREET on June 14 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

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Single Story For Sale in Cobden

2009-05-27T23:17:00Z

START UP OR WIND DOWN

• 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - MLS® $174,900 - GREAT VALUE

Cobden, Whitewater Region - AFFORDABLE RETIREMENT LIVING OR STARTER HOME. Lovely 1+1 bedroom, 2 bath bungalow in the beautiful town of Cobden. This is the perfect place to retire too or a great starter home. Fully renovated - features include hardwood flooring on the main level, oak cabinets and ceramic backsplash in the kitchen, wheelchair accessible shower, large front and back decks, 2 storage sheds. Fully finished lower level includes a 3 pc bath, family room and storage area.

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Bungalow For Sale in Carambeck

2009-05-20T02:21:00Z

• 3 bath, 3 bdrm bungalow "WITH WALK OUT" - MLS® $349,900

Carambeck, Carleton Place - ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY BUNGALOW WITH WALK OUT. This home incorporates healthy materials and efficiency standards superior to R-2000. Bright open concept living areas feature bamboo flrg, doors to the upper deck, cathedral ceilings in the dng rm & master bdrm, maintenance free decking & railings. LL features a 3rd bdrm, huge family rm, half bath, large storage area, & walk out to the back yard. This home beckons you to stay!

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Real Estate Market Going Strong- Working with a Realtor

2007-06-14T15:33:00Z

Well, the real estate market shows no signs of stopping its growth! New construction and resale prices are both continuing to grow. The rate of growth may slow down a bit, but the trend will still be towards strong real estate markets. With all this it can be confusing to try and determine whether the time is right to buy or sell, or both. This is why having a realtor working for you is such a good idea (not that I'm biased or anything!).

Making the decision to sell, and deciding how to price your property are a really big deal, and in a fluctuating market (knowing when it might slow down, and how much, and in which pocket areas) it can be downright intimidating. That doesn't even take into account deciding where to buy, how much you can negotiate the price and whether or not it's the right time to start investing in rental properties (hint- real estate is almost always a smart investment!). It's important for people to know that working with a realtor doesn't have to cost you anything when you're looking to buy, and can save you headaches, time and legal problems when you're the seller. Most importantly, it's handy to have an agent you can just get advise from without having to worry about cost!

On a personal note- my husband, Ernie and I have just recently bought the CP Cinemas and are loving owning the local theater! Come on by the cinema, watch a movie, have a popcorn and enjoy small town living!

New Listing 219 & 219A WILLIAM STREET in Carleton Place

2007-01-20T18:59:00Z

Carleton Place, Carleton Place - Announcing a NEW LISTING @ 219 & 219A WILLIAM STREET, a 3 bath, 3 bdrm duplex. MLS® #653929 $209,900 - HELP PAY THE MORTGAGE.

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Growth in Carleton Place

2007-01-19T06:00:00Z

This is certainly a community on the move! We're all excited to see part of the HWY 7 expansion is already open which just reminds us how easy that commute will be in a short while when the double-lane highway is completed all the way here.

With the construction on the new Home Depot, Wallmart and other box stores, we're certainly a community poised for booming growth and development. When you factor in how well prepared the town is for adding to our existing infrastructure (i.e. expanding main thoroughfares in town) and maintaining the vitality of our beautifull downtown core, it's obvious that we are one lucky municipality; with just the right balance of small town charm, exceptional regional facilities and easy proximity to Ottawa.

Now is a great time to be in Real Estate in this area!

My First Real Blog!

2007-01-11T02:02:00Z

Well, I've been at home on the Internet for many years but never really did a blog before. Given the popularity of them now I figured I might as well give it a try.

Last year was a tremendous year in real estate and this year is already shaping up to be even better, especially here in Carleton Place and surrounding area.

With the expansion of HWY 7 to 4 lanes all the way here, Ottawa will be even less time away. We're getting all kinds of new stores including Wallmart, Home Depot, Business Depot, a bigger Rona and more. They're expanding the main roads in town to accomodate the new growth along with all kinds of other investments in infrastructure so we're really well prepared for the boom.

Market values are continuing their steady increase in the area and will only rise as the town groes. NOW is an ideal time to move to Carleton Place. It sure is an exciting time to be in real estate here in Carleton Place, it's a good thing I like to keep busy! Well I'll blog more later,

Brenda

2 Story For Sale in Downtown

2006-11-20T06:00:00Z

GREAT OFFICE SPACE OR DUPLEX

• 2,400 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story "UP/DOWN DUPLEX" - MLS® #650778 $199,900

Downtown, Carleton Place - INVESTOR ALERT!! FORMER UP DOWN DUPLEX IS PRESENTLY BEING USED AS OFFICE SPACE FOR HI-TECH COMPANY. CAN BE RETURNED TO APARTMENTS (A 1 BDRM AND A 2 BDRM) - INCLUDES 2 FRIDGES AND 2 STOVES AND A WASHER AND DRYER (ALL AS IS CONDITION) C1 ZONING ALLOWS FOR MANY USES. DOUBLE DETACHED GARAGE, NAT GAS HEAT (FURNACE 2003) 1 FURNACE FOR BOTH LEVELS, 2 METERS FOR HYDRO. LOCAL IMPROVEMENTS APPLY. REGISTERED RIGHT OF WAY FOR PROPERTY IN BACK.

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30 EMILY STREET in Carleton Place is Sold!

2006-11-03T06:00:00Z

Carleton Place, Lanark County - The 3 story at 30 EMILY STREET has been sold.

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2 Story For Sale in Ramsay Township

2006-10-13T06:00:00Z

SPACIOUS COUNTRY HOME

• 3 bath, 4 bdrm 2 story "4 BEDROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR" - MLS® #648160 $279,900

Ramsay Township, Mississippi Mills - TRUE TWO STORY WITH 4 WELL APPOINTED BEDROOMS ALL ON THE SECOND FLOOR, HUGE KITCHEN WITH EATING AREA COOK TOP AND BUILT-IN OVEN. FORMAL DINING ROOM W/ HARDWOOD FLOORS, OVERLOOKS THE FOREST AND BACK DECK. LIVINGRM FEATURES WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE WHILE LOWER LEVEL REC ROOM HAS WOOD BURNING STOVE. THIS HOME ALSO FEATURES ON THE MAIN FLOOR - A FAMILY ROOM, LAUNDRY ROOM, POWDER ROOM (NEW FIXTURES 2005) AND A SUN ROOM. THERE IS A NEWER (4YEAR OLD) DOUBLE CAR GARAGE WITH INSIDE ENTRY TO THE BASEMENT. ROOF 4 YEARS OLD.

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Bungalow For Sale in Drummond / North Elmsley

2004-11-09T06:00:00Z

COUNTRY LIVING

• 1 bath, 3 bdrm bungalow - MLS® #649989 $174,900 - GREAT VALUE

Drummond / North Elmsley, Lanark County - A SLICE OF PARADISE IS AVAILABLE FOR YOU. Great start up or wind down bungalow just minutes from Perth or Carleton Place. You will love the setting with mature trees, easy care perenials and even a fire pit area for the summer nights. The screened in porch will delight in the evenings and the front deck will welcome all visitors. The inside is bright, open concept living, dining and chef's kitchen. Three Bedrooms all have large windows and ample closet space. The large bathroom has the laundry conveniently located in an area behind the door. You will love the cupboards over the washer and dryer - they have pull out drawers for your convenience. The family room has wrap around windows so you could use it as sun room, features a wood stove which makes those winter nights real cosy.

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