59 — Friday, July 31, 1998 - North Shore News fe eo : Phota Para Palais INCREASE the attractiveness of your home to potential buyers without spending a lot of money. For example, your home's entrance should be tidy, warm and wei- coming. Add 2 fresh coat of paint if it needs it, and maybe a pianter. 7 | OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, AUG. 2ND, 1-3PM_ 1446 Briarlynn Crescent, North Vancouver Beautiful Westlynn property with nostalgic 50’s bungalow home. A gardeners paradise describes this mountain view lot. For earlier viewing call Bob Terepocki 467-5131 Realty World - Brookside H? « Daniel Spectacular Water at Pender Harbour on the Sunshi Don't miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity. Motivated Developer. On-site sales office. Updates add to ome investment Spruce up the place to maintain value Sheila Kilpatrick Contributing Writer IF you're a iittle concerned about the slowdown in the real estate mar- ket, you’re not alone. For most of us, our home is our most important investment and doing our best to maintain its value is one of the Most imporiant financial decisions we can make. Whether you plan to live in your house until retirement — and use it to finance your retirement -- or anticipate sell- ing your property in a few years, there are steps you can take now to help your home maintain its vaiue and mar- ketability even in a sott real estate cycle. While expensive renova- tious are almost always on our “like to have” fist, it’s not always necessary to invest large amounts of moncy to help your house look and tee! like a good invest- ment. . Take a walk down your street and cast a crit- ical eye on your property. How does it hold up to the neighbors? Are the gardens neat? Do the hedges necd trimming? Are she gates and fences in good condition? Are the walkways swept and in reasonable shape? Is yhere a pile of unused lumber or the remnants of some incomplete home-reno projec: creating a blight on the landscape? If it doesn’t have to be there, now is the time to remove it. IF your property needs cleaning or cutting, do it now, It may take a littl of your time, but it will like- ly benefit you in terms of your moncy and the increased value of your home. BAY CITY REALTY ING, “New Home Specialists” Vidor Bake, 160 WEST ay KEITH RD. tgp NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C. EXPERIENCE THE BEST! 2 Deluxe 2-level penthouses © 1446 so ft. and 2058 59 ft. © Patios & balconies 10 900 sq.ft + 9 ceilings, + windows v Gourmet kitchens + Marble finished gas fireplaces, 7 top line appliances * Whirlpool, sauna, exercise room, two guest suites © Live.in Caretaker - secure underground parking Please cali ANKE : CANTZLER [es 986-4371 : new Qe BRING THE KIDS! Fabulous Indian Rives home with 3/4 bdrms, eat-in kitchen & family room, newly painted inside & out, fully fenced S/F yard, on one of the most sought after C-D-S! / 3825 ORLOHMA PLACE. KARIM YEUNG 986-4371 Take a walk down your street and cast a critical eye on your property. How does it hold up to the neighbors?” Next walk up to the trent door and think about the impression it makes. Does it wel- come visitors to the house, or is it stark and unioviing with peeling paint? Perhaps a dose of tres paint or a decorative planter nearby could already improve nratters. Small adjust- ments at your home's entrance can vreate 3 warm. and inviting atmosphere thar will pay dividends both in how vou tee! when arriving home and how potential buyers may view the value of your house. Make the same critical deci- sions inside. Take a look at all that clutter in your closets and on the bookcase. Maybe now is the time to clear it our — have a gatage sale or give it to a charity. Don’t overlook something as simple as clean windows. They not only fresh- en up the house (from the out- side) they make it a happier and more desirable place to be inside. And don’t forget to check those pet areas: are there stains or odors in your cac or dog’s favorite lounging spots? A carpet and upholstery cleaning is an inexpensive way to improve tac look and feel of your home. In some cases, it may take more than trim- ming and tidying to improve or maintain the value of a home, especially if it’s older. Inexpensive updates can be donc for less than $5,000. These include interior and exterior painting, roof repair, improved insulation, refinishing damaged hardwood or replacing carpets, adding a gas fireplace insert, updating the kitchen countertops, resurfacing or paint- ing kitchen cabinets and repairing or replacing See Make page 53 #10-1199 LYNN VALLEY ROAD NORTH VANCOUVER (AT LYNN VALLEY CENTRE) 986-4371 MEDALLION MASTER CLUB ye 3 Hume 986-4371 BUILDER’S LIQUIDATION. SALE ALL MUST BE SOLD NOW! * 3 new 2 level homes - All with 2 bedroom lega! suites. 1879 Garden Avenue - $369,900 Each * Only 1 left - 3 level heritage design family home on level fully landscaped lot. 1827 Peters Road Low $400’s. | * Awesome value - 3800 sq_ft., 3 level view home on private’ landscaped lot. 1075 Adderley Street - $400’s. ED HUME 986-4371