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GUELPH & WELLINGTON COUNTY, ON

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HETHER PLANNING to sell the house, have it rented out, or simply for personal satisfaction, a little renovation and upgrade is always necessary to help increase its market value. In order to boost a house’s value in the market, it is first important to learn what prospective buyers or tenants are searching for in a house. For most homeowners, the biggest concern is usually the budget required for upgrade, renovation and home maintenance.

The great news is that there’s no need to spend thousands of dollars for home improvements. Just follow these 10 tips for the best home upgrades to add home value.

Knock down a wall and go for open concept. Not only will it create an illusion of a bigger space, but it is a home design trend that is very much in demand today. Just make sure to have the wall assessed for possible electrical wires housed behind it before hitting it with a sledge hammer.

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Make the kitchen area workable.

This means making the kitchen area a functional place where you can actually cook a decent meal. Update faucets, fix leaking pipes, buff the counters and repaint cupboards and cabinets. It is not necessary to replace everything with a new kitchen system. Simply repaint worn out furniture and replace outdated knobs with modern handles to make it look more expensive.

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Brighten up the bath. Bathrooms are among the most important considerations for many tenants and prospective home buyers so it is pertinent to get this area of the house right. Buff up the tiles and replace the faucets, shower heads and toilet seats. There’s no need to replace all the tiles, just those that are cracked and chipped. The trick is to find the right cleaning agent that can help whiten the tiles to make it look good as new.

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Add more storage. If there’s an extra wall or area of the house that does not seem to have any function, add in a laminate closet system or have a carpenter install small built-in cabinets, racks or pantries. Making every extra space of the house functional will help make it look more livable.

Turn that extra space into an extra room. A house with a lot of rooms will always look impressive when advertised in the market. If the house has a huge attic, a den, or extra space that can be turned into another room then by all means, fix it up to look like an additional room. Simply add in a built-in closet and a window and it should be good to accommodate.

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Update the lighting system. Still using an old chandelier or unflattering fluorescent lamps? Hire an electrician to place some decorative lighting fixtures or dimmers that will give the house a more modern feel and mask any unflattering curves on the walls and ceilings.

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Buff the floors. The moment a buyer or tenant steps inside the front door the first thing they will notice are the floors. Tiled or hardwood floors need to be buffed till it sparkles. Carpeted floors need a touch of professional carpet cleaning to make it look, smell and feel brand new.

Hiring professional cleaners is a small investment compared to the big impact it will make.

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Apply a fresh coat of paint on the walls or replace an uncharacteristic door with a rustic barn door. Choose modern color palettes to give the house a fresh new look.

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Add outdoor dining furniture in the front lawn or backyard. These areas can become extended living and dining areas.

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Hire an electrical and plumbing service to look at the overall state of the house. It is much better to catch the problems early on than find out much later when the problem has already worsened, such as replacing the entire plumbing system or rewiring the entire house.

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Front Porches With More Than Just Curb Appeal

By Julie Achtermeier There's a lot to be said about having great curb appeal but it's a bonus when you can make your front porch, and yard, more functional as well.

Following some basic guidelines can make it a more palatable task and ensure the results are stunning.

The first step is to assess your porch's potential, and limitations. While having a full seating area on your porch may sound tempting if yours is small and confined, too much seating may not be possible. You want your porch to be inviting and look like an extension of your home and gardens.

Establish a Connection Between Make the Front Door a Focal Your Porch and Yard. While a specific Point. The trend these days is to showcase

theme is not necessary, a consistent look will create a beautiful flow from your walkway to your front door. Before tackling the porch itself, trim overgrown shrubs and ensure the pathway is tidy and easy to navigate. An abrupt change from your yard to your porch can create harsh lines and look disorganized. An easy first step for blending the porch into the gardens is to use potted plants which give a seamless flow and adds a punch of colour to your front entrance.

For homes with rocks, stone or bricks instead of gardens, use window boxes to add depth and pizzazz to your windows and place tall urns with cascading flowers on either side of your front door. Longer walkways can be edged in hostas or low-lying shrubs to add texture while shorter ones should be kept clean and simple.

Be Unique. If you’re searching for a unique feature to add to your front entrance, consider adding an arbour to the walkway, a handpainted welcome sign, a macramé plant holder or wall art. Adding your own unique touches brings a personalized feel and creates a great topic of conversation.

vibrant doors painted a different colour than the garage or shutters. Don’t be confined to the tried and true “safe” colour theme of a white garage door and white front door, or likewise in black or beige. If you have a white garage door and flecks of red in the brick, try a red door.

Choose a colour that corresponds with the brick colour while enhancing the existing doors and windows. If a coloured front door is a bit too much change, try adding new wall sconces or an overhead chandelier.

Include a Seating Area. No matter the size of your porch, designers agree that including an area of seating immediately draws a connection between the inside and outside of your home. For a small porch, place a rocking chair with a colourful cushion beside the door. A wide porch on an older house could showcase an old-fashioned looking bench, or a modern set of two chairs and a table can enhance a newer home. Seating is also a great way to encourage you to spend more time outside engaging with your neighbours, or people-watching over a cup of coffee.

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ONTARIO’S COTTAGE MARKET HOLDS STRONG

By Julie Achtermeier Cottage life in Ontario is still a popular goal despite drastic changes in the real estate market since the Spring of 2017. While prices are holding steady and properties are selling days after they hit the market, there are fewer cottages available – about half the volume of 2017.

Baby boomers retiring to the cottage are still the market-leaders, but many have had to walk away from deals when their primary residence sells for much less than they were hoping. Generation Xers seem less keen to extend themselves and are not willing to borrow money to afford a cottage property. Millennials have been an exciting group to follow in the real estate market, many buying or renting small apartments and homes and managing on much less space.

In 2017, market research released by Re/Max showed that 65 percent of millennials wanted to buy a cottage. Since most are unable to buy a home in urban centres, they are looking to purchase cottage property first and continue to rent in the city. The only danger with that is whether the millennial market understands that cottage properties are not going to appreciate the same way city properties will.

According to Rob Serediuk, a sales representative with Chestnut Park Real Estate in Haliburton County as well as a host of the Cottage Life TV

show What’s for Sale? “What we have to educate millennials on is the values of cottage properties don’t go up like the value of a city home: you can’t buy something for $499,000 today and be guaranteed that it’s going to be worth $650,000 in seven years.” Shane Dingman, The Globe and Mail, March 22, 2018.

When it comes to making decisions about cottage properties, younger buyers are typically looking for something different than baby boomers or genXers. Generally speaking, millennials are willing to take on a fixer-upper or travel further.

They are also more likely to share the financial responsibility with a family member or friend, or plan for certain vacation weeks and rent the cottage for much of the season.

Older buyers are looking for a turnkey solution, and that only makes sense given the stage of life they are at when looking for a cottage property where they can retire.

One trend that does seem to be consistent across all age groups is that buyers are taking their time.

It’s not unusual for buyers to take up to two years to find the “right” property. People are fussier than ever before and willing to wait. The reality is, if you’re not trying to buy in Muskoka, cottage properties can be affordable and a significant investment. Some of the best areas to currently buy in Ontario are Haliburton, Bancroft, Prince Edward County and North Kawartha.

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