Ever wonder what it would be like to live in the 60's? Check out 29 Strathmere and you'll get a pretty good sense. Now, if you can look past the psychedelic green carpet and classic orange shag, you will see that there is good potential here. With hardwood under the carpets, a huge 60'x130' lot and a newer roof, furnace and insulation, you could turn this home into a real gem. It is also in a good school district with French Immersion at Victory PS/Ecole King George depending what grade. Definitely worth a look if you're up for a little TLC.
So what renovations have the best return on investment? The most recent results might surprise you. Check out this article from HGTV about which home improvements pay off. The top 5 places to spend your hard earned money are:
Garage Door Replacement
Manufactured Stone Veneer
Entry Door Replacement (with Steel)
Wood Deck Addition
Minor Kitchen Remodel
This has shifted from major kitchen & bath renovations, painting & flooring and more towards curb appeal and general maintenance of the home.
If you're thinking about sinking some money into home improvement projects this year, keep a few things in mind. What you'll get back on your investment depends heavily on the value of your house, the value of houses in your immediate neighbourhood, the housing market where you live, how soon you sell after making improvements, and the quality of the project itself. Installing a $10,000 stove in a $200,000 house, just doesn't compute. Nor does it make sense to update your kitchen if your house is the only house in the neighbourhood with just one bathroom.
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Jess