68 - The Terrace Standard. Wednesday October 5, 1994 Location, location, location Most people have heard that the three major characteristics of a wise real estate choice are “location, location, location." What this really means is that a home buyer is buying more than a home. He's buying a neighbourhood and lifestyle as well, You can change the interior or exteriar of a home to suit a family.You can change the landscaping to suit your gardening habby, but it is difficult to move a house if a neighborhood doesn't prove satisfactory. Many factors should be considered before choosing a neighborhood - the value of properties all round the hame you're considering; the care and mainienance by other property owners in the area; the future prospects for the street and the entire region. You must view the purchase of a home as an Investment in the future, so while you' re dealing with the present, be sure to think of the years to come as well. ‘Researching a location for liveability ‘and investment takes time, effart and expertise, so depend on your real estate agent to give you this professional service. He can provide Multiple Listing Services sales data that covers the general area you're considering. He can check with municipal . offices to find if any zoning changes are being contemplated. You'll want to know if a main transit artery is being considered for the area, or if a warehouse or shopping centre may be bullt there in-future. REALTORS ~ can also give you an outline of the various services and facilities you'll find in the neighbourhood, from schcols to parks, churches to convenlent shopping. Evaluating the neighbourhood for liveability falls on your shoulders because you are the one who knows your family's needs and priorities. You'll save a lot of time if you reveal these to your salesman right in the beginning so he or she will be selective in the properties you're shown. When you find a home that appeals, walk around the neighbourhood to assess the calibre of other homes and gardens, Be sure the property you're considering is of the same general value as those surrounding it. Determine if the yard work is going to take more of your leisure time than you're willing to spend, or that the existing surroundings pravide adequate recreational space for your growing family. While you'ra at it, compare the new property to the area where you now live. If you're used ‘to having many shade trees and the new property has none, wil] you miss them? Is the area hilly, while you're accustomed to level streets? Will this be a difficulty to any aging member of your family? Is there enough parking for the vehicles you now have, or that your family could conceivably acquire in the near future? If your family will soon be moving up to postsecondary education, Is there a_ college/university close by, or a transit route that makes access convenient? _ Doing this kind of evaluation is necessary to assure the three priorities of purchase -- location, location, location, Those three equate ‘ see mental health ina 1 SOMEONE You KNow HAs A MENTAL ILLNESS, Show you care, Get the facts. , Cali the B.C. Mental Health Information Line. -800-661-2121 or” 669-7600 (Lower Mainland) Sponsored by the H.C. Mental Health Communications Council Stan Parker, - President 62-4091 iin j Duffy _ 636-66 6688: ~~ Laurle ~ Forbes - 635-5382 $131,900 - EXC. CALL GORD | 4 BEDROOM HORSESHOE HONE to home, neighbourhood and litestyle, all equally important to your future satisfaction in the property you choose, Supporting CNIB services in your community may be the best charitable investment you could make today, ‘for tomorrow. Please give when our canvasser calls. 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Call Jim to make yout appointment to view this property priced at just $59,500 MLS REDUCED A lovely 2 bedroom, 14x70 1979 mobile on large lot in a quiet neighbourhood, Call Ted @ 635- 5619 3 SOUTHSIDE LOTS 7424100 fully serviced, on paved atreat A2 zoning, $27,500 ea, MLS Call Dennis 638-8093, IN NEED OF CARE } am an older storey and a hall home of 775 sq.tt. | have two bedrooms tnd a natural gas furnace which Js only 3 yaara old, But | do need someone who has lots of tender loving care to spruce me Up and nigke me feel young, II you are thal person please cail today and taka a look at ma. 1 am priced at only $69,900 MLS