real estate: Nanaimo Real Estate Tip # 14 - How do you know it is time to move?
- 12/23/06 05:59 AM
Does thoughts of moving keep recurring? Change house, neighbourhood, perhaps neighbours? These are some signs that a real estate deal and move is in your horizon. Kids sharing a room? Yard too small? You need a family friendly home that will grow with your family. Maybe you need a smaller home. You find yourself scanning the classifieds, picking up real estate magazines, writing down website addresses. Thinking it is time to make your dream home a priority. The commuting to work is a killer. Your home renovations are never satisfying. This endless cycle of fixing and tweaking tells you your home just … (0 comments)
real estate: Nanaimo Real Estate Tip # 13 - Finding the Right Home
- 12/20/06 11:46 AM
Find out how much you can afford to pay for your new house and get pre-qualified for a mortgage. Now you're ready to start your search. Sources available to find the right home would include: Word of mouth: By telling everyone you know you're looking for a new house, you just might hear about a home that may be ready to enter the market. Newspapers / real estate magazines: Check the new home section of your newspaper or look for real estate magazines available at newsstands, convenience stores and other outlets. These free publications feature pictures and a brief description of a variety … (0 comments)
real estate: Nanaimo Real Estate tip # 9 - kitchen is the hub
- 11/22/06 08:03 AM
Ever wonder why "kitchen parties" naturally occur in your home every time you have a get-together? Well, it is because the kitchen is the hub of every home. It is where we get nourishment and refreshment, gather and regroup after a busy day. It is a room with real value for every family. We have learned that kitchen upgrades can really deliver, with a 44% higher return on investment than the average return on other popular renos for your real estate investment. … (1 comments)
real estate: Nanaimo Real Estate tip # 8 - no money down
- 11/22/06 03:11 AM
Whether you're buying real estate in Nanaimo or elsewhere in Canada, you can now apply for a 40 year mortgage with no money down. When you spot the for sale sign on that perfect house, imagine the feeling of comfort knowing you've been pre-qualified for the mortgage. Your realtor can include the homes in the price range you can afford and you will have saved yourself some big disappointments by eliminating houses out of your "snack bracket". … (0 comments)
real estate: Nanaimo Real Estate tip # 7
- 11/21/06 01:35 PM
Disappear in Your Personal Spa Today's stress-filled world leaves us all crying out for rest and relaxation. Making your home's bathroom the best it can be will generate a 56% better return on your real estate property investment than the average popular reno. The goal should be to create a spa-like environment in your bathroom. Maybe install a soaker tub with relaxing jets, or perhaps a new steam shower stall. … (0 comments)
Nothing beats the feeling of curling up around a fire on a cold winter's night in your home. Not to mention the comforting feeling of hearth and home that a fireplace adds to a room. Installing or upgrading the fireplace in your home will generate 11% greater return on investment than the average return on other popular property renos. … (1 comments)
real estate: Nanaimo Real Estate tip # 1 - fresh paint
- 11/18/06 04:56 AM
Often overlooked for the dramatic effect it can have on any living environment, the simple repainting of walls gives you a 29% better return than other popular renos when listing your home for sale. Whether you go neutral with splashes of colour or warm and dramatic, trends include a mix of strong colours, mixed with nature-inspired neutral-energy colours like orange, aqua, sage and blue, along with natural palates leaning towards bisque, fawn, grey and walnut. There is definately a lot of bang for your buck when preparing your home for the real estate market - whether it be in Nanaimo or … (3 comments)
real estate: Nanaimo Real Estate Lisiting on Vancouver Island
- 11/08/06 04:40 AM
You'll love the ocean and mountain views of the mainland's Sunshine Coast once you exit the french doors leading to the rear deck. Minutes from Nanaimo's Westwood Lake, this lovely 2040 sq. ft. home sits down the driveway from a quiet cul-de-sac, serenely nestled amongst the foliage and trees of almost 1/2 acre. Vaulted livingroom ceiling, natural stone wood-burning fireplace and oak kitchen cabinets compliment this lifestyle home. If you appreciate the seclusion of watching soaring eagles or simply curling up with a fabulous book you will want to find out much more of what this fabulous Nanaimo hideaway has to … (2 comments)
real estate: Nanaimo Real Estate tip # 4 Flipping Houses
- 11/06/06 02:59 PM
Many folks have bought real estate listed in Nanaimo for the expressed purpose of "flipping". One of the most important aspects of flipping a home (for profit, hopefully) is to remain focused on the plan that you've designed. (Real estate gurus always have a plan) It's very easy to get caught up in all the television "entertainment" that depicts how everyone makes money, but without a carefully drafted schedule of the work to be done, having the skills and / or connections to implement, you'll be behind both financially and emotionally in no time at all. Before taking possession of your new "dream" … (0 comments)
Does thoughts of moving keep recurring? Change house, neighbourhood, perhaps neighbours? These are some signs that a real estate deal and move is in your horizon.;)
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