Thursday, December 5, 2C Milton Canadian Champion nsidehalton.com Advertorial Home renos: How to prepare for the unexpected Renovating your home can be both ex- citing and daunting, offering the promise of a redesigned and refreshed space that looks and works better for you and your family. But as anyone whq has lived | w through a renovation can attest, it's im- portant to expect the unexpected.Reno- vations often come with their fair share of surprises and complications, making the journey to the finished product a little bumpy. With that in mind, below are some tips to help you renovate and rejuvenate. ADVERTORIAL Milton Real Estate Update NEI ERE RETA EA Milton with approximately 43 of them selling over asking price. Which really shows you the importance of pricing your home right. Do your research Before embarking on a renovation project, take the time to meet with and get quotes from multiple contractors so you can compare costs and get a feel for the person you'll be handing your house keys. It's important that you ask for references to ensure your renovation is in reputable hands and that you feel comfortable with the contractor's work style. 145 listings total available in Milton at the-end of November and over 100 of them have been listed for more than two weeks d S952 036. Detached homes nd $470 per square foot The November average for a detached home in all of Milton including, eniintiry properties in town averaged $886,735 and $441 per square foot. Semi Detached homes avera Townhouses at $579,750 and $430 per square foot. Apartments at $496 656 and S500 This still looks like a great time to list your home. With proper pricing. staging. marketing ENON RIT ao All information from the Oakville Milton Real Estate board and deemed to be TOM SNOW Broker of Record Budget accordingly Create a budget to help navigate the HOME GROWN (Tar 1s f View ALL of the up to date listing NOT INTENOED TO SOUICTT CLIENTS WHO ARE CURRENTLY UNDER A LISTING AND/OR BUYER REPRESENTATION AGREEMENT, INDEPUNOENY renovation process and manage expens- es along the way. Remember to include the costs for both labour and materials, and factor in an extra 10 to 15 per cent on top of your anticipated costs to help cover any unexpected expenses. You may need to make some trade-off deci- sions during your renovation, so estab- lish early on what is a necessity and what you could give up if needed. Understand your financing options Renovations can sometimes be pricey, but there are ways to finance the project that can allow you to feel more confident. A home equity line of credit, like the TD Home Equity FlexLine, allows you to use the equity in your home to access credit. This can help you manage cashflow and often comes with a lower interest rate than unsecured loans. Planning ahead ard having a financial plan in place will help to reduce stress and for you to feel more financially confi- dent. Find more information on refinanc- ing options at td.com/refinancing. _www.newscanada.com ATM MeDADI'R HOME OF THE WERK (YR) | 9 4 Be WAL jE. "fy anh \ 724 Megson Terrace, Milton - $775,000 SAM McDADI B.Sc, M.B.A. Owner/Sales Representative 905.502.1500 sam@mcdadi.com 3 PI 5805 Whittle Rd #110 Mississauga, ON L4Z 211 905. 502. 1500 1034 Clarkson Rd N. Mississauga, ON L5J 2V9 905. 823. 1500 1264 Main St E. Milton, ON L9T 6H7 905. 876. 1300 /8 Lakeshore Rd W, Oakville, ON L6K 1E1 905. 845. 1500 NO HOME IS TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL FOR TEAM McDADI