How can I ensure
a quick sale in a
competitive market?
I have a four bedroom
house. Will combining a small
bathroom and bedroom into
a larger bathroom affect my
home’s value?
Make sure your home is move-in
ready, up to date and in good
condition. Potential buyers can be very
picky and finding one small hidden
problem will actually lower their
perceived value of your home overall.
If funding is an issue, speak to a home
equity loan specialist about using
existing home equity to fund the
repairs needed so you can sell your
home for a higher value, faster. - Amit
This is an excellent decision
as bathroom and kitchen
upgrades add substantial
value and reducing from 4 to
3 bedrooms won’t negatively
affect your value. If you had
fewer bedrooms, the opposite
would be true. - Marcia Bergen,
Anand, www.Tribecca.ca
www.marciabergen.com
Why is it
important to
survey for water
before drilling?
Way too many homeowners
spend thousands of dollars
on drilling that results only in
expensive dry holes or very low
yields. Using research with
Seismo-electric technology
(Seismic Ground Water
Detection) and equipment prior
to drilling allows you to
minimize risk and maximize yield.
- Gary Kehler, www.waterfind.ca
What is involved in a truly
sustainable build?
When building a sustainable
home, we have to consider more
than just energy efficiency. Truly
sustainable building includes re-
ducing waste during construction,
building with healthy products
with minimal chemical off-gas-
sing, choosing local or recycled
materials and investing in materials
that will last longer and require
minimal maintenance over time.
Our goal is to reduce long term
costs for heating and maintenance
while reducing environmental
impact. - Cal Dueck, www.dueckbuilders.com
How can I fit a tub and
separate shower in a small
space?
In this small bathroom, well placed
lighting and a glass shower
enclosure allows light to move so
the space feels larger. The
freestanding tub is placed at an
angle which allows a larger tub to
fit in the space and looks
decorative at the same time! -
Shawn Jones, www.thehomeimprovementstore.ca
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