60 ~ Friday, May 31, 1991 - North Shore News

REAL ESTATE

Tips on finding your ‘dream’ home

MOST PEOPLE begin their house hunting by looking throush real estate ads in the newspaper und going to open houses or private showings arranged by a real estate agent. They may also driv c¢ around a neighborhood they’re inter: ested in. and look for homes with ‘For Sale" signs on the front kawn,

Although there is always an element of luck in’ fin- ding your dream home, you can increase your odds and lessen the amount of time it

business. Prepare your game plan and follow it through step hy step.

To be effective, you should concentrate your search by selecting a few areas that you can afford and want to five im. AL though you may be more familiar with some parts of town, take the time to research and consider other suitable areas. Neighborhoods car change over time. If you want more information, ask oa real estafe agent who specislizes

clear and firm about your requirements. Be flexible and open to suggestions, but don’t) keep changing ¥ mind about what you're looking for in) a house, Thats a sure way to iese an ent.

An agent will be less like- ly to help you if you don’t appear serious about buying a home or if you work with a number of different agents. The agent may not be willing to devote much time, if chere’s not a strong possibility of making a sale.

1485 INGLEWOOD AVE.

South facing solid 3 bdrm character home with partial city & harbour view on 2nd level. Recently renovated. Hardwood floor on main & Mbdrm. Potential basement suite. Close to school & transport. Priced right for quick sale. Show by appt. only.

PETER LEE

ASKING $369,000

takes by Looking fora house inthat particular area. An agent who assists a in an organized manner. Wf you do decide 1 use ano buyer only gets paid if that Treat it fike you would a agent, make sure vou are See Make page 79

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