Faith Wilson, REMAX REALTOR® - Vancouver BC Canada


	July 30, 2010

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Everyone knows the value of a first impression. Re/Max has learned that landscaping the front and backyard of your home will give you a 7% better return on your renovating dollar over the average return on other popular renos. Increasing your curb appeal can be as simple as adding containers of brightly coloured flowers. Another idea would be to add a low maintenance garden for blocks of colour and texture. Also consider a simple water fixture in the backyard to add ambience.

Ever wonder why "kitchen parties" naturally occur every time you have a get-together? Well, it’s because the kitchen is the hub of every home. It’s where we get nourishment and refreshment, gather and regroup after a busy day. It is a room with real value for every family. At Re/Max we’ve learned that kitchen upgrades can really deliver, with a 44% higher return on investment than the average return on popular renos.

Nothing beats the feeling of curling up around a fire on a cold winter’s night. Not to mention the comforting feeling of hearth and home that a fireplace adds to a room.
The Re/Max "return on reno" index says that installing or upgrading the fireplace in your home will generate 11% greater return on investment than the average return on other popular renos.

Often overlooked for the dramatic effect it can have on any living environment, Re/Max knows that the simple repainting of walls gives you a 29% better return over other popular renos. Whether you go neutral with splashes of colour or warm and dramatic, trends include a mix of strong colours, mixed with nature-inspired neutral-energy colours like orange, aqua, sage and blue, along with neutral palates leaning towards bisque, fawn, grey and walnut.

Today’s stress-filled world leaves us all crying out for rest and relaxation. Re/Max knows making your bathroom the best it can be will generate a 56% better return on investment than the average popular reno.
The goal should be to create a spa-like environment in your bathroom by installing a soaker tub with relaxing jets, or perhaps a new steam shower stall.

Great looking floors are a strong feature in any home. It often makes all the difference in a sale. Re/Max knows this upgrade can generate a 22% better return on investment than the average.
Start by ripping out that dated wall-to-wall carpet. Then sand your existing floors down and refinish them, or choose one of the many easy-to-install affordable laminants now available. A darker stain gives an elegant yet up to date look.

Faith Wilson Group - Re/Max Vancouver B.C. Real Estate Services
410 - 650 West 41st Avenue,
Vancouver, B.C. Canada V5Z 2M9
Tel: 604-224-5277 Fax: 604-224-5279

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