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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. |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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