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youre spending more time at che health club and less time at home because your rooms are starling ta look tired and out-of-date,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

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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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DUPLEX LOT 686X100 fot in Horseshoe zoned

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CLOSE TO TOWN

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

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2512 Kalum St $92,000 MLS

5524 Kleanza Dr, $124,900 MLS

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