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Even with all of its growth, Milton’s downtown is still one of the most charming parts of town. Nestled at the foot of the Niagara Escarpment and minutes from Rattlesnake Point and Kelso Conservation, downtown Milton is a picturesque spot in the middle of a bustling community.

Fantastic shopping and dining options keep residents and visitors coming back to explore downtown Milton. Hot spots like Snails N’ Pails and Angie’s Bridal Boutique draw shoppers from around the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) as well as Peel and Halton Region. Jewelry and fashion boutiques, business services and unique gift shops keep downtown active, attracting residents and visitors to the area.

For foodies, downtown Milton is home to fantastic dining spots that will awaken your taste buds! Casa Americo, La Toscana Ristorante, South 202, Pasqualino Cafe & Bistro are just a few in the area.

The downtown Milton Farmers’ Market is back with more than

40 vendors in 2015. Since 1927, Milton has hosted a Farmers’ Market and it remains the place to get the freshest fruit and produce in town! Local artisans, musicians, exclusive eats and treats can be found at the Milton Farmers’ Market. Grab some ‘bacon on a bun’ from the Scholarship Café and sit on the bench and enjoy the spectacular view that is downtown Milton. Look for the market starting up May 16!

The annual Downtown Milton Street Festival is scheduled for June 6 and is a wonderful experience for the entire family. Featuring fantastic activities for kids and live entertainment, this is one event you won’t want to miss!

Downtown Milton is also the perfect way to enjoy a spring day and be social! Grab a friend and enjoy the picturesque walk - admire the historic buildings, enjoy the park, indulge yourself at a shop and relax at a restaurant and café. It’s a fantastic way to support your local community and enjoy one of the loveliest downtowns in the area!

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Domenic Manchisi started his career in real estate in 1996. In addition to strengthening his experience, Domenic has dedicated himself to expand his skill set both personally and professionally which he has utilized to lead himself and his team to become the number one real estate team in Canada* and he was a top producer for RE/MAX in 2013. Domenic’s dedication to expand his knowledge has led him to pursue the following designations and certificates:

• Appraisal• Mortgage Financing• Property Law• Property Management

• Licensed Mortgage Agent• Brokers License• Real Estate Investment• IRES

Domenic has created a dominant presence as a real estate broker predominantly in the Halton Region. Domenic’s success is a result of his extensive experience in the real estate industry as well as the ability to understand the needs of his clients. His core understanding of the real estate industry has not only been recognized by clients but also by colleagues and industry leaders. Domenic has been invited as a guest speaker for Donald Trump’s Apprentice, Bill Rancic, has appeared with The Dragons Den Wealthy Barber, has participated in expert panels at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), has made the cover of several magazines and has won many awards across North America for the work he and his team have achieved.

Domenic currently lives in Milton with his wife and business partner, Jody Manchisi, and their two children.

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If you’re planning on tackling some major home improvements this year, it’s a good idea to do some research first. If increasing your property value and eventually getting a high return on your investment (ROI) is important to you, steer clear of projects that don’t have universal appeal and aim for improvements that a majority of buyers are seeking.

Did you know that a sunroom addition is considered one of the worst renovations for getting a high ROI? A home office remodel is right up there, along with an upscale garage addition. All three projects provide only an estimated 50 percent cost recoup.

Here are five projects that could see a recoup of up to 80 percent of your investment:

1. Flooring. Today’s buyers prefer hardwood, even in places like bedrooms. If hardwood isn’t in your budget, there are a number of excellent quality laminate substitutes out there that look as good as hardwood and last nearly as long. If carpet is old, dirty and worn down, replacing it will also offer a good return on your investment.

2. Bathrooms. If your bathroom is stuck in the 80’s and desperate for some TLC, you can tear it out and rest easy knowing that you will likely recoup most of the money you spend on the renovation when it comes time to sell. Spend a few extra dollars on fancy faucets and light fixtures - these are good selling features.

3. An income suite. A properly completed and legal income suite is one sure way to raise the property value of your home. Plus, you can look forward to collecting rent each month you remain in the home.

4. Kitchens. We’ve all heard it before - kitchens sell homes. Even when completed on a budget, a kitchen renovation will earn you a good ROI. Buyers look for new or refinished cabinets, pretty backsplashes, new flooring and upgraded appliances.

5. A finished basement. Any time you are adding living space to a home, you are appealing to buyers. The key here is to avoid expensive, luxury finishes, like a state-of-the-art wet bar or solid hardwood flooring. Keep the space open and usable, install a drop ceiling and use good quality flooring.

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Exquisite 1840’s re-finished home with all of todays modern finishes still keeping the old age charm, situated on 95.25 acres. Spacious 4 bedroom 3.5 baths, 3 fireplaces, Gorgeous hardwood floors, High baseboards and large wood trim, crown mouldings, galley kitchen with stainless steel appliance. Formal dining room, main floor family room and 2nd floor family room. Large separate living room. Master bedroom addition above garage offers a 5 piece ensuite, walk-in closet, gas fireplace and walk-out to balcony with stunning views of the pond and property. Large mud/laundry room, heated and air conditioned finished garage. 1,400 square foot barn with loft and oversize double car garage. Geo thermal heating/cooling, silo with spiral staircase and views that are spectacular. Feature sheet available upon request for more details.

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Beautiful 4 bed, 4 bathroom and 2 kitchens in Wot. Close to hospital, transit, parks and shopping. Spacious home offers hardwood floors, living/dining room combo, hardwood staircase, main floor family room, main floor laundry with garage access. Family size kitchen with walk-out to yard offers granite counters and backsplash, stainless steel appliances and breakfast area overlooking family room. 4 large bedrooms, master bedroom with 4 piece bath. Finished basement with 2nd kitchen, 2 piece bathroom, recreation room with bar. Great curb appeal, mature landscaping, fenced yard with stone patio, gazebo, gas BBQ and garden.

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639 Bennett Boulevard �� $579,900Beautiful 4+2 bedroom, 4 bath open concept spacious home. Offering hardwood floors on main floor, main floor family room overlooking kitchen with gas fireplace. Kitchen offers granite counters, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances and walk-out to deck. 2nd floor with 4 bedrooms, master bedroom with 3 piece bath and walk-in closet. Finished lower level offers recreation room + 2 bedrooms and 3-piece bath. Inviting curb appeal, fenced yard with large deck and shed, located across from park and splash pad. Short walk to school.

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Less than 5 years old 1 bedroom luxury suite in Tridel building “Ultima” with upgraded engineered hardwood floor. One exclusive parking spot underground access to subway. State of the art amenities including golf simulator, indoor pool, gym and exercise room. Walking distance to all shopping and transit. Amazing Value!

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Charming and beautiful raised bungalow minutes to Tottenham, Park setting with trees and open fields. Large finished stylish living space, vaulted ceilings on main floor, newer hardwood flooring, fresh paint, formal dining, huge renovated kitchen with new counters and tiled backsplash and flooring, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, overlooking dining room/family room with fireplace and walk out to terrace. Renovated 2 piece ensuite in master. Lower level family room with walk out to backyard. In-law suite with separate entrance to 1 bed apartment.

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Stunning semi detached home. Impeccably maintained Heathwood’s Azalea model with 2,206 square feet plus approximately 600 square feet in the finished basement. Hardwood floors on main floor. Living room/dining room combination, main floor family room with 2-way gas fireplace. Family room is open to kitchen. Gorgeous eat-in kitchen with quartz counters, back splash, island, stainless steel appliances and breakfast area, walk out to patio. Spacious bedrooms second floor computer nook. Master bedroom with walk in closet, 5-piece ensuite. Fenced yard with stone patio. No side walk.

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Large family home, hardwood on main floor, eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, walk out to balcony and over looking family room. Family room with gas fireplace and hardwood floors. Huge dinning or living room, main floor den over looking gardens. Large master bedroom with 5 piece ensuite, 2nd floor laundry. Basement with high ceilings and full walkout to fence yard (a $35,000 upgrade).

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Spring has arrived and after all the snow we’ve seen this winter, most of us are ready to welcome the rain showers with hopeful thoughts of May flowers. Your lawn has taken a beating over the past six months and April is an excellent month to tackle your backyard maintenance. Here are some great tips to help you get your lawn in optimal growing form!

A healthy lawn is a happy lawnRaking is the first step to a healthy lawn this year. Even if you raked last fall, your lawn has developed a layer of “thatch” over the winter – it’s the dead vegetation between the healthy grass and the soil. A deep raking will pull up the thatch, allowing for a thicker, healthier spring lawn.

With the first signs of new spring growth and plants coming back to life, you can be sure a variety of weeds are also lurking. As soon

as the soil is thawed – even a couple of weeks before the last frost - you can start cultivating the surface soil in areas prone to weed growth. Pull weeds as soon as they appear – it’s easier to pull them in the spring because the ground is damp and soft.

Finally, if you’ve never aerated before your lawn might be crying out for help. Aeration is needed when the soil becomes so compacted over time that water and nutrients have a difficult time making their way down to the grass roots. Aeration involves the removal of small plugs of soil using….an aerator, of course! The plugs of soil are left on the surface of your lawn and will eventually work their way back into the dirt. For small lawns, you can buy or rent a manual aerator. Power aerators are also available for rent or purchase. To save some money, ask your neighbours if they want to split the cost of one with you and pretty soon the whole neighbourhood will have healthy, green lawns!

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HALTON – When you decide to sell your home, setting your asking price is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. Depending on how a buyer is made aware of your home, price is often the first thing he or she sees, and many homes are discarded by prospective buyers as not being in the appropriate price range before they’ve even given a chance of a showing.

Your asking price is often your home’s “first impression”, and if you want to receive the most money you can for your home, it’s imperative that you make a good first impression. This is not as easy as it sounds, and pricing strategy should not be taken lightly. Pricing too high can be as costly to a homeseller as pricing too low. Taking a look at what homes in your neighborhood have sold for is only a small part of the process, and on it’s own is not nearly enough to help you make the best decision.

A recent study, which compiles 10 years of industry research, has resulted in a new special report entitled “Homesellers: How to Get the Price You Want (and Need)”. This report will help you understand pricing strategy from three different angles. When taken together, this information will help you price your home to not only sell, but to sell for the price you want.

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