For those who love the water and Lake Ontario Boating, Fifty Point Marina Near Oakville, Ontario ranks near the top of their 'ports to visit' list when travelling by water at the western end of Lake Ontario. Fifty Point Marina, with it's natural beauty and rustic appeal, offers the travelling boater a chance to experience one of the very finest of marinas in the Golden Horseshoe area.Setting sail from our home port of Bronte Outer Harbour Marina in Oakville, we recently enjoyed an overnight stay at this enchanting stop near the village of Stoney Creek, Ontario.Saying Goodbye to Bronte Outer Harbour and the Village of Bronte for a Few Days.'Our Native Land'....and Water. Flying the Canadian Flag on Ronin as we sail across the western end of Lake Ontario.Burlington Bridge looms in the dis... 08/28/2009

The Canadian Central Bank cut rates today by a quarter point to 2.25%. This rate cut today by the Bank of Canada was left than the half point cut expected by some economists.  The reaction to this was also seen by the Canadian Dollar... falling to a three-year low following today's announcement. It will be interesting to see how various Canadian financial institutions react today to the news... in terms of their prime rates and mortgage rates. The Central Bank commented however that it would likely have to lower rates further to combat the effects of the global financial crisis.  "In line with the new outlook, some further monetary stimulus will likely be required to achieve the 2 percent inflation target over the medium term," the central bank said in a statement announcing the lowest ... 10/21/2008

The Bank of Canada is expected to lower its overnight lending rate by as much as a 0.50% tomorrow.  If so, this will be the second time in two weeks that the Bank of Canada has taken action to lower rates as part of its efforts to help tame the global financial crisis. Their overnight rate influences the prime lending rates charged by the chartered banks in Canada.  It can affect borrowing costs on variable-rate mortgages and lines of credit. It will be interesting to see how the Banks react.  The last time the Bank of Canada announced a half-point cut on Oct8, not all the chartered banks passed on the full effect to customers.     Gina Burgio, Mortgage Agent VERICO Designer Mortgages Inc. Toll Free: 1-877-345-6265 Fax: 1-877-345-6256 Email: gina@ginaburgio.com Each VERICO Broker is an ... 10/20/2008

BEAUTIFUL OPEN CONCEPT 2 STOREY HOME ON A 30'X 150' FENCED LOT. FEATURES EAT-IN KITCHEN, SEPARATE DINING R00M,LARGE LIVING ROOM WITH SLIDING DOOR PATIO DOOR TO 2-TIER WOOD DECK, FRESHLY PAINTED, NEWER CARPETING(2005) IN RECROOM,LIVING ROOM,STAIRS & FOYER. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL RECROOM WITH GAS FIREPLACE & MORE.ROOMSSecond level4pc Bathroom : n/aMaster bedroom : 17 ft x 11 ftBedroom : 12 ft ,4 in x 9 ft ,2 inBedroom : 10 ft ,10 in x 9 ft ,6 inMain level2pc Bathroom : n/aFoyer : n/aEat in kitchen : 15 ft x 8 ftDining room : 11 ft ,7 in x 11 ft ,6 inLiving room : 18 ft ,9 in x 11 ftBasementFamily room/Fireplace : n/aUtility room : n/aAlthough the Information displayed is believed to be accurate, no warranties or representations are made of any kind. Room Sizes Approximate 06/23/2008

  BEAUTIFUL OPEN CONCEPT 2 STOREY HOME ON A 30'X 150' FENCED LOT. FEATURES EAT-IN KITCHEN, SEPARATE DINING R00M,LARGE LIVING ROOM WITH SLIDING DOOR PATIO DOOR TO 2-TIER WOOD DECK, FRESHLY PAINTED, NEWER CARPETING(2005) IN RECROOM,LIVING ROOM,STAIRS & FOYER. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL RECROOM WITH GAS FIREPLACE & MORE.ROOMSSecond level4pc Bathroom : n/aMaster bedroom : 17 ft x 11 ftBedroom : 12 ft ,4 in x 9 ft ,2 inBedroom : 10 ft ,10 in x 9 ft ,6 inMain level2pc Bathroom : n/aFoyer : n/aEat in kitchen : 15 ft x 8 ftDining room : 11 ft ,7 in x 11 ft ,6 inLiving room : 18 ft ,9 in x 11 ftBasementFamily room/Fireplace : n/aUtility room : n/aAlthough the Information displayed is believed to be accurate, no warranties or representations are made of any kind. Room Sizes Approximate 06/23/2008

SPACIOUS 5 LEVEL BACK SPLIT HOME LOCATED IN THE DEWITT AND HWY#8 STONEY CREEK AREA AND IS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO SCHOOLS, PARKS AND THE BRUCE TRAIL. HOME FEATURES 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, HARDWOOD FLOORING IN THE LIVING AND DINING ROOM ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM. UPDATED MAIN BATH (2006). THE LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN HAS CERAMIC FLOORING AND OVERLOOKS A SPACIOUS STEP DOWN FAMILY ROOM COMPLETE WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE AND CALIFORNIA SHUTTERS. THE BASEMENT INCLUDES AN EXTRA LARGE RECROOM (23' X 15') WITH PARQUET FLOORING, GAS FIREPLACE AND LARGE CLOSETS. THERE IS ALSO A LARGE FINISHED LAUNDRY ROOM, WORKSHOP AND PLENTY OF STORAGE SPACE. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE CENTRAL VACUUM, CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, 200 AMP SERICE, SIX APPLIANCES, FRESHLY PAINTED AND MORE. THIS HOME IS SITUATED ON A LARG... 05/04/2008

  SPACIOUS 5 LEVEL BACK SPLIT HOME LOCATED IN THE DEWITT AND HWY#8 STONEY CREEK AREA AND IS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO SCHOOLS, PARKS AND THE BRUCE TRAIL. HOME FEATURES 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, HARDWOOD FLOORING IN THE LIVING AND DINING ROOM ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM. UPDATED MAIN BATH (2006). THE LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN HAS CERAMIC FLOORING AND OVERLOOKS A SPACIOUS STEP DOWN FAMILY ROOM COMPLETE WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE AND CALIFORNIA SHUTTERS. THE BASEMENT INCLUDES AN EXTRA LARGE RECROOM (23' X 15') WITH PARQUET FLOORING, GAS FIREPLACE AND LARGE CLOSETS. THERE IS ALSO A LARGE FINISHED LAUNDRY ROOM, WORKSHOP AND PLENTY OF STORAGE SPACE. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE CENTRAL VACUUM, CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, 200 AMP SERICE, SIX APPLIANCES, FRESHLY PAINTED AND MORE. THIS HOME IS SITUATED ON A LAR... 05/04/2008

      SPACIOUS 5 LEVEL BACK SPLIT HOME LOCATED IN THE DEWITT AND HWY#8 STONEY CREEK AREA AND IS WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE TO SCHOOLS, PARKS AND THE BRUCE TRAIL. HOME FEATURES 4 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHROOMS, HARDWOOD FLOORING IN THE LIVING AND DINING ROOM ROOM AND MASTER BEDROOM. UPDATED MAIN BATH (2006). THE LARGE EAT-IN KITCHEN HAS CERAMIC FLOORING AND OVERLOOKS A SPACIOUS STEP DOWN FAMILY ROOM COMPLETE WITH WOOD BURNING FIREPLACE AND CALIFORNIA SHUTTERS. THE BASEMENT INCLUDES AN EXTRA LARGE RECROOM (23' X 15') WITH PARQUET FLOORING, GAS FIREPLACE AND LARGE CLOSETS. THERE IS ALSO A LARGE FINISHED LAUNDRY ROOM, WORKSHOP AND PLENTY OF STORAGE SPACE. OTHER FEATURES INCLUDE CENTRAL VACUUM, CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, 200 AMP SERICE, SIX APPLIANCES, FRESHLY PAINTED AND MORE. THIS HOME IS SITUATED ON A... 05/04/2008

Ok, you're in the market to purchase a home. February is one of the BEST Months to List & Purchase a Home!Next step is that you'll want to go to a bunch of open houses or have your realtor set up appointments to view homes for sale. You pull up to the curb and there it is - the home of your dreams. Calm down. Take a deep breath and start again. The hardest thing to do when looking for a home is to remain objective. It is easy to fall in love with a home's appearance, but it's very important to look beyond the window dressing.The following not only helps Buyers, It also helps Sellers to get there home ready before they list it on the market.Here are some things to consider when looking at a home:General upkeep First appearances do count. Is the home dirty and cluttered? Are the lawns unc... 02/06/2008

Stoney Creek was a municipality which is now part of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada after amalgamation by the province in 2001. The community of Stoney Creek is located on the south shore of western Lake Ontario, just east of Hamilton (pre-amalgamation) into which feed the watercourse of Stoney Creek as well as several other minor streams. The historic area, known as the "Old Town", exists below the Niagara Escarpment. In 1974 the old town of Stoney Creek merged with Saltfleet Township. In 1984 Stoney Creek became a city.Though residential growth exploded, particularly in the 1970s and 1980s in the lower city and in the west mountain in the 1990s and 2000s, most of the land mass of Stoney Creek remains agricultural. The communities of Elfrida, Fruitland, Tapleytown, Tweedside, Vinemount, and... 11/17/2007

As the Christmas Holiday Season Approaches Quickly, We seem to rush to the stores to purchase strings of Christmas Holiday Season lighting and the "Must Have" the newest Items before the The Griswald's Do. BUT we Don't take the time to consider some simple safety rules to prevent dangerous situations. The packages give plenty of Information, read them, manufactures put them there for a reason. Follow them carefully, Have Fun! Make It Look Nice! but Be Safe! Think of these safety tips when hanging your outdoor seasonal lighting:Safety Checks: If you are using last years lighting, Check all Light strings for broken or damange lines. Especially outdoor Strings.Extension Cords: Use proper Extension Cords for Indoor and Outdoor Use. Power down: Before working with outdoor wiring, turn off th... 11/10/2007

A Great NEW Product has been introduced to the Real Estate market place by Royal LePage Canada.The new product is called Royal LePage TV.Royal LePage TV Has a series of videos to help buyers and sellers with information about Real Estate before they Buy or Sell a home.With 10 videos in all, 5 videos for Buyers & 5 videos for Sellers, you learn how the process works, how the realtor works for you, how to prepare your home for sale and as a BONUS Real Customer Stories.Check out Royal LePage TV and you'll see why Royal LePage Canada has become Canada's Leading Real Estate Company.Visit my website http://www.lisatollis.ca/ for more Information about Real Estate & Listings tohelp you make your Dreams come True.Lisa TollisSales RepresentativeRoyal LePage State Realty, Brokerage.Hamilton Ontar... 10/18/2007

   SPACIOUS TWO STOREY, THREE YEAR OLD OPEN CONCEPT WITH FOUR BEDROOMS. OPEN CONCEPT EAT IN KITCHEN WITH SEPARATE DINING ROOM AND LIVING ROOM. MAIN FLOOR FAMILY ROOM WITH A CORNER GAS FIREPLACE AND SLIDING PATIO DOORS LEADING TO TH E REAR YARD. CERAMIC FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND BATHROOMS. HARDWOOD FLOORING IN THE LIVING ROOM, FAMILY ROOM AND DINING ROOM. OPEN CONCEPT STAIRWAY LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR. OAK KITCHEN AND BATH CABINETS, ENSUITE WITH SOAKER TUB AND N EO ANGLE SHOWER WITH GLASS DOOR. MAIN 4PC.BATHROOM, 2PC POWDER ROOM ON THE MAIN FLOOR AND 3 PIECE ROUGHED-IN BATH IN BASEMENT. LARGE MASTER BEDROOM WITH WALK-IN CLOSET. VAULTED CEILING IN 4 BEDROOMS. FINISHED LOWER LEVEL RECROOM. HOME APPROX. 2060 SQ.FT 08/31/2007

First ImpressionsRemember what first attracted you to your house when you bought it? What excited you about its most appealing features? Now that you're selling your home, you'll need to look at it as if you were buying it all over again. A spruced up house makes a great first impression on potential buyers. An attractive property grabs their attention and makes them excited about finding a house that looks and feels well-cared for. Because buyers know they'll encounter fewer problems if they buy it, your house becomes more appealing and stands out from the competition. So if you prepare your home correctly, you'll save time selling it when it's on the market.A good first impression makes an impact on a number of levels. It's not just the way your house looks to potential buyers, but ho... 05/17/2007