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Real Estate
Advice with
Joe Mancuso
trends watch
Text Jo Alcorn
Buying your first home can be an
overwhelming and daunting task. Here
are a few things that will help make the
process easier.
CREATE A TRENDY LOOK
in your bedroom by pairing
this beautiful floral print with
white sheets.
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ADD A POP OF COLOUR
by hanging this lovely
print on your wall.
Peony Bottle Art Print, Indigo, www.indigo.ca
Distinctly Home Allegria Coverlet,
Hudson’s Bay, www.thebay.com
Dress, Ted Baker, www.tedbaker.com
BOLD PRINTS
in soft hues are
making their
way into our
closets.
USE THIS TREND
IN MODERATION
while still making a
statement with this
floral and antler mug.
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CANADIANHOMETRENDS.COM
Elyse Chair and Ottoman, Crate and Barrel,
www.crateandbarrel.com
Know what you need. Take
inventory of your wants and basic
needs for your new home. This
includes: number of bedrooms,
bathrooms and square footage you
require.
Have a plan! Your first home
should be a stepping stone
towards a larger investment down
the road. Most people tend to stay
at least five years in a property and
life can stretch your tenure in a
place.
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Location , location,
location! Take a close look at
Bag, Ted Baker, www.tedbaker.com
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agent and get pre-qualified with
a price range you can afford. This
will save a lot of time in the buying
process.
Conditions, conditions, and
more conditions! Get a home
Floral Antler Mug, Indigo,
www.indigo.ca
ACCENT CHAIRS
are a great
place to add a
bold floral print
that coordinates
with your colour
scheme.
Know what you can realistically
afford. Consult with a mortgage
inspection done as it can save
you lots of potential stress and
repair bills! With an inspection, you
will get an idea of the issues that
require your immediate attention
and problems that may arise in
the foreseeable future. Even the
best real estate agent, although
experienced, is not a certified
and insured inspector.
the neighbourhood and area
amenities such as the quality of
schools, proximity and condition of
hospitals and parks, and access to
public transit or major routes. - Joe
Mancuso