Month: December 2017

Top 3 Paint Colors That Will Make Your Home Irresistible to Buyers

Posted by Blog, selling

So you know that you want to sell your home as soon as possible, but there is one step you haven’t taken in guaranteeing maximum returns and that is a great paint job. They say that first impressions are everything, and for good reason too. Think about it, the first thing a buyer sees is the color of your home, so make it effective and impressive. Check out the following colors and count your dollars as soon as it sells.

 

#1 WHITE

Although this is playing it safe, we can honestly say it might be one of the best ways to go. A white house is a crowd pleaser and makes your home look bigger, bringing light to a possibly shady and green area as well as generally looking clean and attractive.

 

#2 EARTHY TONES

Tan, brown, orange and even red can be very appealing colors when it comes to your homes exterior. These colors play well with greens and definitely associate with nature and you can complement the exterior by adding coffee toned wood paneling on the inside of the home.

 

#3 GRAYSCALE

Bringing elegance and refinement, gray tones will also translate to urban sophistication. If you keep with the gray colors on the inside of your home, you can take a leap of faith and add some bright furniture to bring out your trendy vibes.

There you have it friends! Now it’s up to you to get to the paint shop and consider which is the best color for you.…

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5 Best Vancouver Suburbs to Buy a House in 2017

Posted by Blog, buying

Today we are bringing you the best suburbs to purchase your next home in when it comes to Vancouver. We take a look at all factors including safety, schooling, night life, shopping, employment and average price change on a yearly basis.

 

#1 Renfrew, Vancouver East

This is an area that is well known for the great community that it encompasses, compete with great schools, new buildings and reasonable prices.

 

#2 Vancouver Heights, Burnaby

You can get a glorious view of the city without the huge price tag that is often found in West Vancouver. The price change in the past five years has increased by over fifty percent which is fantastic for home owners.

 

#3 Hastings, Vancouver East

Hastings has really transformed in the past ten years offering the community members a fun night life, eclectic shops and excellent restaurants whilst still not transforming with the price tags of the homes available for purchase. The great thing about this suburbs is that there are a lot of spare locations that are undeveloped which gives great potential for appreciation in the future.

 

#4 Bentwood Park, Burnaby

There is a great amount of homes that are move in ready for potential buyers along with older homes that also have older homes which can be improved. The fantastic aspect of this area is that you can walk everywhere and the community is safe, which goes hand in hand with the incredibly schools on offer.

 

#5 Ambleside, West Vancouver

This is definitely one of the best places to purchase a home within Vancouver. In the past five years house values have risen over 75%m which is just amazing. The surrounding areas have homes that are approximately half a million dollars more expensive on average than the ones you find at Ambleside.

These are the best suburbs that you can find in terms of real estate when it comes to Vancouver. We think that you should check them out next time you are looking for your new home.…

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