B8 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 8, 1995

REAL ESTATE

You may be feeling fall of vitality
and energy, heal and vigor — but
what about your- home? Maybe
youre spending more time at che
health club and less time at home
because your rooms are starling ta
look tired and out-of-date,

If that’s the ease, perhaps an
influx of encrgy and creativity on
your part will get-your home in as

good shape as you're. in. Here are -

some quick fix-ups from the design
experts at Laura’Ashleysthat will

revitalize your rooitis and give them

anew lease on lifes. °° Pe.

« Simplily the color palette by
climinaling excess colars. Too many
colors in a room look jarring and

dated. Sharp contrasts of two or.
three interesting colors look fresh-

and visually exciting.
* Think stripes and checks to
enliven a room. The crisper and

REAL ESTATE
AND YOU

Jamie Johnston
Rent vs. buy

(NC)—The classic question for people
in their mid-twenties to thirties is
whether they should buy or rent their
home? In ihe “BO's, the unswer was
obvious. With real estate appreciating
rapidly in price, purchasing was the
obvious alernalive, Now that prices
have levelled off, and in some-parts: of
the country actually declined, should
one still buy?

Being in real estate, itis obvious that |
feel one should buy. However,.| have
always felt that way, whether realestate

Was. uppreciating or not. That's: because"
real estate ownership has other advantages .

besides the investment potential, ;
First. [ believe that owning real estate
rovides more flexibility. rather than
ess for an individual's fifestyle. With
ownership you can fix up. or modify
your own property to suil your personal
needs, When you rent, you often are not
allowed to make any changes. or if you
do, the improvements accrue to the
owner of the property’ and not to
yourself. Countering the flexibility
argument, renters will tell you that they
are free to. leave their premises at uny
time, But. most renters. sign a lease and
they are actually committed to the
space until the lease expires. Ga the
other hand. when you own, you ave free
to sell your property at any time,

Owning your own property is also a
forced means of savings When you make
a mortgage. payment each month, a
portion of it goes ta repay the principal
amount. Hence, the equity in your
home will increase even if the price
does not go-up. Aloo when you take
improvements’ lo-yotr property for
lifestyle. reasons. some. of the im-
provements will increase (he value of
your property, Again, this benefit will
accrue to you, the owner,

Finally, 1 believe the. best reason to
own your Own property comes from an
inver satisfaction in knowing. that you
have your own space that you can
retreal to and in which you are “king”. |
don’t think you can ptt a value on this
psyehie benefit! ©

So, there you: have it. Purchasing
your own hame should be iade for
personal reasons first! Do. not purchase
a home for-economie gain in the shor
term. Cerlairily, over a long period of
time, I still believe thal residential real
estate Wil appreciate in value, How-
ever, the increase will be more closely
tied to the rate of inflation as “apposed
tu the inflation. plus Increases we
experienced ih the 80's, ~

To receive a free.copy of the “Six
Most lapertant Decisions. Yor Can
Make When Selling Yan Property” send
a stamped self-addressed. envelope
to: Jamie Johnston, Family Realty
Corporation, One Yorkdale Road, Suite
201, North York, Ontarid M6A3AL.

TERRACE STANDARD

IF YOUR HOME is starting to look o
date, a few tricks from the design experts at Laura
Ashley can revitalize it. In this bright, airy living
room, the Laura Ashley designers mixed graphic

Id and out-of-

more graphi¢ the patterns, the better.
Mis in ciean. bold stripes with your
floral prints to provide an instant
burst of energy. ;

» Lighten up the window treat-
ineats. Nothing ages a room.as much
as heavy, cumbersome draperies,
Choose a. window-treatment style.

thal, maximizes the light and airs.out/
a ruom.:The fewer the layers on the.
window, the fresher the ‘room ‘will
look. One ofthe best ways to revital-
“ize your roam. is. witha sheer wine’

dow treatment, such: as voile ar lace,.

or simple drapery panels-ina lovely.
. Moral printe fe gee ;

© Bring-in amix of

Mix in wicker, metal, painted wood
and other finishes along with your
traditional wooden: pieces, Avoid
upholstery that is:too matehed. Try.a
combination: of solids, prints; checks
or stripes for a quick jolUol’ vitality. °

* De-clutter your rooms. A few
larger accessories make a stronger
design statement than lots of little
knickknacks. Bold is better.

* Bring in nature and the ouidaors
for fresh appeal. ‘Try large-scale pot-
ted plants, fresh flowers and natural
materials, such as sisal; wicker and
terra cotta, to lighten-up ‘roam.

* Raise the roof, if you can, to ere-
ate anairy, spacious environment.
Low, claustraphobie ceilings inake a
room look old. ff you can’t rise the
roof literally, try ta'do il visually
with the:addition of moldings or
wallpaper borders, or paint the ceil-
ing in adifferenteoler.

* Use accessories lo fet your
personality shine through, Show
olf your collections, and display
your books. Put together group-

‘Ings of objects in interesting and

stripes and checks with lively florals and textured
solid fabrics for a burst of energy. Simple drapery
panels lighten up the windows, while accents of
wicker, plants and flowers bring the outdoors in.

Give Your Tired Rooms a New Lease on Life

‘cin’ t pull up your-faded wall-to-wall

‘sisal orinteresting, small.area rugs.

oo / new fabric may make your old furni-
textures. Too’. ture come buck to life,
much of the’same kind of furniture) ° 7 - ee

looks straight outa’ bygone days, «.

Over the pase forty years,
Nelson Homes have been
designing homes ta meet
the changing lifestyles of
Western Canadian familias,
We know you expect more
from your home, and
that’s why you can expect
more fram us, Custom
Home Planning with
Nelson brings all of your
dreams and ideas togeth-
er to create an exclusive
home you'll be happy
with for years to come.

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RANCH STYLE HOM
Ranch style home nestled in a
rustic natural setting with a river
view. The home has 3 bedrooms -
804 sq. ft. with one up and two
down. Electric heat with wood
backup. Very comfortable and
cozy, also has detached shed.
MLS Call Derick. $59,900.

QUIET AREA HOME

Great family home that is 14 years
cid. 4 bedrooms, 2 balhrooms, and
fully finished basement. Natural
gas fireplace, oak kitchen cabinets,
rec, room, quiet location. Nicely
landscaped with garden, also this
home has quick possession. Great
home great prica, listed Exclusive
at $129,900 call Dave now.

situated on 2.31 Acres.
cleared and fenced

minutes ftom

HOBBY FARMERS DELIGHT

5 bedroom split - level home

several out buildings, large garden
area, greenhouse, fruit trees, small
barn and chicken coup. Situated 10
flown. Asking
$139,900 MLS call Dave.

HOME WITH ACREAGE
Spacious family home designed J
for “East Living” featuring 5
bedrooms, 3 baths, formal dining
area plus country kitchen. Privale
balcony olf master bedroom
provides beautiful view of §
mountains and meadows, Listed
MLS call Derick today.

Property is
and has

unusual Ways,

* Cover what you can’t afford to.
replace. An ordinary dining table
an -be- revitalized with a tablecloth
in & Vibrant pattern; the dining chairs
sin be simply slipcovered. If your
sofa looks old and tired, add a tai-
lored ‘slipcover in a:crisp stripe or
check, ofjust throw a beautiful blan-
ket or textile over-the back. If you

Older home located on large lot.
Spacious kitchen with plenty of
cupboards & new line. New {win
sealed windows, new roof, new
steel door, racent electrical
updating. House needs cosmetic
interior decorating. Work shop in
{he yard. EXCLUSIVE call Wanda.

SOUTHSIDE COMFORT

Private Jot, nicely landscaped, two
decks, home has 3 bedrooms two
up and 1 down. Perfect for the
family with teenagers. Large family
foam closa.to schools and hospital
Jarge greenhouse, fruit trees and
area. Call Wanda

home 3 bedroom up

private entrance,

carpet, cover it-with inexpensive

A trick as simple.as recovering old, session. EXC C
worn pillows: with a few yards of possession.

$145,000

REVENUE SUITE
15 year old full basement family

bathtoams, family room, alsa a1
bedroom basement suite with

landscaped large lot. This home is
in excellent condition. Quick

RENOVATED HOME
Perfect hame tor the large family. 7
bedroom, 2 full baths on the south
side of town. Close to the hospital
and schools, Numerous.
renavu.ions done to the praparty.
Nicely landscaped lot, with 2 cherry
and 2 apple trees. Priced to sell,
MLS Call Wanda.

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nicely

all Dave.

DUPLEX LOT
686X100 fot in Horseshoe zoned

lor duplex sewer and water
f trees on property good

CLOSE TO TOWN

1/2 Acre in goad location just
outside city limits. Some small

sat up for

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