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s jifvt egblsoivilst stribjnejapiiffi 23 198tre9 renovate or relocate that is the question to relocate or renovate that is the question our apologies to shakespeare but when a home fails to meet the needs of the owner relocation is often the question if your home is the right size but not suited to your lifestyle renovating may be a simple affair enlarging the kitchen at the expense of the family room or making a master bedroom out of two small bed rooms are good examples of relatively easy and inexpensive upgrading jobs however if extensive renovation or en largement is what is necessary the project may turn out to be difficult and costly moving to a new home may be the only reasonable alternative and that decision should be based on your requirements and your budget as with any project involving a substan tial amount of money a clear understand ing of your goals and a wellthought plan to reach them are prerequisites your home is probably your largest asset and the deci sion you make should be the one that not only meets your immediate and longterm needs but secures your future investment too start by assessing your home and its location is your house too big or too small is it close to shopping does the layout suit your lifestyle are other homes in the neighborhood appreciating in value or is the neighborhood deteriorating are you planning to have a larger family if your present property meets all your requirements with the exception of size and design renovating may be the solu tion however do an objective evaluation of the cost in terms of construction incon venience and the impact on the future value of your home before you decide that renovating is really more feasible than moving to find out the ramifications of any of your decisions talk to your real estate agent before you act heshe can assess the current market value of your home and advise you on the affect renovations will have on your homes future value in addi tion heshe can make approximate cost comparisons between your current home your renovated home and a new home for instance you might find that the re novations you are considering will make your house the most expensive in the neigh- borhoodyou may not be able to recoup immaculate 5 bedrooms including finished basement with independent exit excellent rental outlet 3 full bathrooms one powder room family room with firelace living 6 separate dining area 2 car garage 159900 call after 6 pm 4772997 kennedy steeles gerry f r sgs vr w- realtor specializing in 7ve small town country lifestyle reduced j134900 walk to main st from this charming brick 2 storey hardwood floors stained glass windows june posses sion seclusion ballantrae 3 sep treed 10 ac estate lots on paved road min to 404 per mits attractive terms call brian meharg off 6403131 res 6405000 bolsover mini farm 2500 sq ft custom built 9 rm house 4 ige bdrms 2 baths excellent kit area circular oak staircase ige stone fplace in fam rm good view of canal lake 2 car an garage 30 x 40 barn on 13 ac of land woodville mini farm 7 room frame house barn needs re pairs steel grainary shed good soil highway fronage 79000 beaverton bldg lot 31 ac pond natural bldg location in the white birch trees lge road fron tage lots of privacy 29900 earl dowswell off 6403131 red 7054267024 open house sunday april 27 12 noon to 3 pm located on durham 1 just north of uxbridge on east side of high way 82000 1v2sl21 bdrm features main floor fam rm living wwoodstove dining eatin kit good sized lot woversized single garage call joanne mcneill off 6402600res8525813 almost 1 acre building lotballantrae call sherri lee siegrist 6402600 res 8523621 their cost when you sell because the value of a home is tied to the value of the area in which it is located your second step is to describe in detail what renovations you want to do and how much they will cost make sure that your changes do not infringe upon zoning bylaws and building standards discuss your ideas with a contractor or architect who will give you estimates on materials and labor costs a good rule of thumb is that renovations typically cost anywhere from 20 to 35 per square foot for a kitchen or a bathroom and up to 50 to 100 per square foot for a major job like an addition also find out how long construc tion will take if the renovations are extensive it may be best for you and your family to check into a hotel while the work is being done be sure to allow for this expense and add it to your list of costs comparing the costs and benefits of re novating with those of moving to a new house may assist you in your decision the assessment of your current house will provide a good guide to what you will need in a new home remember the more precise you are in describing your needs the easier it will be for your real estate agent to show you suitable properties in addition dont forget such hidden moving expenses as new drapes or ap pliances and decorating costs consider too the amount of time it will take to sell your house and purchase another on average from two to six months only after considering all the alterna tives will you know if moving is to be or not to be philip mihorean associates ltd realtors appraisers 4701 hwy 7 unionvu1e 4771777 untouched in unionville clean wallsno wallpaper hardwood floorsno broadloom fenced yardno landscaping enjoy decorating and landscaping this dean 2 storey 4 bedroom home priced at 214900 call mr rosner 4771777 kevin fleetwood sales representative m forv o home wtfvm mb 4778188 noihws corner of hwys 43 s 7 the good will of those we serve is the foundation of our success 10 acre hobby farm on the stouff- ville sideroad this ideal setting can house a large family with a love for animals 5 bedroom 4 level backsplit large foyer family room with stone fireplace 3 baths with 4 piece in master ensuite games room office main floor laundry room bam with hydro 4 box stalls workshop and spring fed pond variety is the spice of this propertys life at a spectacu 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