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12 Friday, July 15, 2022brooklintowncrier.com Direct: 905 655 7236 Office: 905 239 4800 Eleanor KingEleanor King B. N. B. N. RealtorRealtor Maurice KingMaurice King B.E.D.S., B.Arch.B.E.D.S., B.Arch. RealtorRealtor What others are saying... "Trusted advisor!" | "Customer Focused!" | "Local Expert!" | "Professional!" | "Knowledgeable!" "Hard Working!" | "Accessible!" | "Dependable!" | "Patient!" | "Reliable!" "Well Prepared!" | "Honest!" | "Strong Negotiator!" "Superb Service!" Want to know what's happening in the market? Want to Know the Value of your House? Call Us Now! 905.655.7236 There is no cost or obligation! Your Trusted Source to Buy, Sell or Invest! 905.655.7236 view 1000's of Homes for sale at KingHomeTeam.com or KingOfBrooklin.com MARKETING YOUR HOME FOR ALL IT IS WORTH! INSPECT BEFORE YOU RENOVATE There are many reasons why you might decide to renovate your home, such as making it more functional and enhancing its value. But especially as the cost of renovations grow, you might want to invest in a home inspection before tearing down walls. The Home Stars 2022 Reno Report found Canadians have made the largest investments inside their homes. On average, homeowners who completed renovations in the past 12 months spent about $13,000, up from $8,260 last year. Outdoor renovations followed at about $6,600 - an increase of nearly $2,000 from last year. When it came to funding those renovation projects, 80 per cent of homeowners surveyed reported paying for their projects with cash on hand or savings. But even with more cash on hand, the rising cost of building materials led 41 per cent of homeowners to postpone planned renovations. However, when asked about their renovation plans for the next 12 months, 75 per cent of homeowners indicated they plan to go ahead with renovations. Nationally, homeowners who plan to upgrade their spaces in the coming year plan to spend an average of $25,222. That's nearly double what they spent on average over the past 12 months. Whether you're planning a renovation big or small, a home inspection can provide valuable peace of mind. The professional consulting service determines the present condition of a home's major systems based on a visual inspection of accessible features, the Canadians Home Inspections for Consumers explains. The service focuses on the performance of the home, rather than cosmetic, code or design issues. Inspections are often performed during a real estate transaction. Pre-listing inspections are performed before a property is listed for sale and provide a report to prospective buyers. A pre-offer inspection is performed by a prospective buyer before making an offer, allowing them to make an informed decision on whether and how much to bid on a home. But home inspections can be done anytime and having your home inspected before beginning a renovation can save both time and money. It will help you better understand the condition of your home, including whether mechanical systems meet current safety standards, so you can set and allocate your budget accordingly as you separate your needs from your wants. Because a professional building inspector is trained to treat the whole house as a living system and understands how systems interact with and impact each other, you'll learn how doing work on one part of the house will impact the other parts. Want to tear down a wall to make your cramped kitchen more expansive? Changes to interior walls can compromise structural support. A qualified inspector can help determine if a wall is load bearing. An inspector can also advise you on whether you need to upgrade your electrical, heating and/or plumbing service to accommodate your goals. If you're planning to renovate the basement, an inspector can spot any foundational or structural issues and determine if moisture and mould need to be addressed first. Whether you're buying a home that's in mint condition or a fixer upper that requires renovations, The King Home Team: Royal Heritage Realty understands that buying a home is the largest financial investment most of us will ever make. Count on us to conduct the necessary market research and to put our experience to work for you so we can help you make smart real estate decisions. Please visit our website at www.kinghometeam.com for a longer version of this article, which includes more information from the Home Stars Reno Report and tips on hiring a home inspector. For an update on the market and how it affects the value of your home when you sell! Call us at 905.409.6730 As first time home buyers, Eleanor and Maurice made the process a seamless experience. They were quick to answer calls, emails and book showings at a number of properties of interest. They were very knowledgeable about housing in the Durham region and provided excellent guidance during the negotiation process. 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