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2010-08-05 | 09:25:16
Do you have a picture in your head of what your “dream home” will look like? Most people shopping for a new house have a vision in mind. Your vision of the ideal property may include such features as a spacious patio, three good-sized bedrooms, a room for a quiet home office, a livingroom with a fireplace, and more. It’s a good idea to have this kind of wish list when home shopping. You’ll increase your chances of finding the right
property for you and your family. But what if a home that meets your specific criteria is not currently available on the market? What if you don’t have time to wait indefinitely for that dream home to come along? Does that mean you have to settle for something less than you want? Not necessarily. When shopping for a home, don’t just consider the existing features of a property you’re viewing. Also consider the potential – what that home could become with a few changes or renovations. • No backyard patio? You can get a deck or patio put in. • No fireplace in the livingroom? A cosy gas fireplace can
be installed in just about any room these days. • No room for a home office? Consider the possibility of
creating one in the basement; perhaps as a partial basement renovation. As they say, even a diamond looks like an ugly rock until it’s cut and polished. The point is, carefully consider the potential of each home you look at before you decide to add it, or cross it off, your short list. If you do, you’ll have a much better chance of
finding the right home at the right price. Want more ideas for finding the perfect (or almost perfect) home? Call today. Finding the right home involves more than just finding the right property. The location plays an important role as well. The last thing you want is to be dazzled into buying what looks like a dream home, only to discover later on that the location makes it inconvenient to get to work, school and other activities. So when you see a property you like, take a drive around the area. Drive to the local school your kids will be attending. Drive to the highway you take to work. Drive to activities you and your family enjoy, such as golf, movies, and swimming. By spending some time exploring the area by car, you’ll get a feel for what life is going to be like living there. N
2010-03-05 | 00:45:12
Not even the most engaging Olympics in Canadian history could completely slow the appetite for house hunting, according to the most recent statistics from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board.
The Board's Multiple Listing Service (MLS) recorded 1204 sales in February, an increase of 23% over January's sales and an increase of 77% over the 682 sales during February of last year.
Deanna Horn, president of the Board explained, "Buyers are aware of two key changes that could impact their purchasing ability; the new mortgage restriction rules coming April 19th, and the HST on July 1st, so the 'Olympic effect' we were hoping for, wasn't as strong as it could have been."
The Board's MLS received 2879 new listings in February, an average of 144 per business day, providing buyers with 14% more selection than they had the previous month. The number of active listings in February in the Fraser Valley was 8485, 12% fewer than were available during February last year.
Buying or selling, Del Touet is your best bet. Free home evaluations, and a free buyer's service. View and buy any listed home through us. No charge to you for either service!