Proper siting

FIRST IMPRESSIONS are
crucial, and the garden is the
first impression of a home
that a potential purchaser
sees when they get out of the

HOUSES PERCHED on the side of mountains is a typical North Shore sight — allowing million-dollar houses to have

Cosmetic changes can be

of trees can

made for minimal dollars.
These changes can generate a
sale or can add dollars to the
sale price.

if you have just purchased

million-dollar views. This shot was taken from the British Properties in West Vancouver.

Lindsay
McDonald
Res: 926- 7726

Super starter home with remodelled country-
sized kitchen and updated bathroom. Full
undevel. bsmt., manicured fenced lot. Be sure

to see this on
LINDSAY acDONALO 986-4371, 926-7726

down. Hurry to view this home!
LINDSAY McDONALD 988-4371, 926-7728

AMBLESIDE CONVENIENCE
Located just blocks from all amenities including
beach. This character cottage has been recent-
ly painted and carpeted. Cozy fireplaced living
1m., fully developed basement with unauthoriz-
ed 1 ddim. suite. See it soon!
j LINDSAY McDONALD 986-4371, 926-7726

“T'S HAMMOCK SEASON”
Ownership of this immaculateiy kept 3 bedroom end unit townhome will allow you fime to relax
and enjoy this summer. Features include piush new carpet, professional quality finished recreation
foom, master bdrm. with 2-pc. ensuite and private decks and patio.
906-4371, 928-7725

LINDSAY McDONALD

FANTASTIC ASSUMABLE FINANCING
This modern 2700 sq.ft. home boasts newish
Carpet, mirtor feature walls, master with 2-pc. en-
Suite and large country kitchen. Fully finished
basement with unauthorized 2 bdrm. & den self-
contained suite. Excellent assum. financing of
$119,000 at 10¥2% due June 1992, makes this
a sharp buy for the “money wise" buyer.

LINDSAY McDONALD 986-4371, 926-7726

‘home's value

will perform the same
cncgy-saving function in the
They

This in ium reduces the

work your furnace will have
to do to maintain a rcason-
able level of warmth in your
borne.

So don't ignore the
benefits of plamting trees.

Remember, cocrgy — like
moncy — does not grow on
trees. But trees can be an
energy-saving device for
your home doth now and

buyers ask about the moi-
tbly mortgage payments,
they also want to see the
monthly utility bills before
they make any offer to pur-
chase.

Alternative payment

schedules

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payment schedules, such as
weekly and ti-weckhy pay-
ment plans. A $150,000
morigage, for example,
normally amontized over 25
years, can be retired in jess
than A? years when pay-
ments are made on a weekly
basis.

Find oat if and when priv-
ilege paymenis can be miade
and bow they affect your
debt/equiny ratio.

Most importantly, deter-
mine your needs beforehand.
Know your comfort kevel —
what you can afford to carry
and always keep in mind
your short and long-4tesm

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Russ

McDonald

available

goals.

A major financial invest-
ment such as real estate war-
rants a major investment in
time and research. Consider
all your financing alter-
gatives; choose strategies
that you can follow; seek
professional advice when re-
quired; and don’t be hesitant
about putting your personal
assets and advantages 1o
work for you.

Deborah Ashton is the
manager of the Royal
LePage Residential Real
Estate Services office at 116
W. Esplanade in North
Vancouver. For more in-
formation, telephone 985-
8231,

Res: 980-6730

“CANYON HEIGHTS
Gorgeous spit level with super rustic family room
addition. Delightful new patio. Don't miss this
quavity home. Call today tor your showing.

Four ievel split with sunken family am. off kachen,
Tudor style recreation room, 4 bdarms., huge deck
and private patios. Fully fenced, reature ilot
bordered by greenbelt. This home is “temiily

rated".
“LINDSAY MCDONALD S@6-4371, 926-7725

Over 30,000 saft view lot in |
prestigious new home area. Bor-
ee eee ohet beteae