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Is a Different Home in Your Plans This Year? By Ann Smith, Broker It’s a new year and time for new beginnings…so that could mean a move is in sight for 2009. Perhaps the thought is only an inkling at the back of your mind right now, but the thought is still there. Is it time to start packing and look for a larger home, a different neighbourhood, or a home that has the private yard you’ve always dreamed of? Now is the time to take action, but I’m not talking about hiring a mover just yet. The best way to be prepared is to look at the home you’re currently living in as if you are a first-time guest. Put your coat on, walk out to the curb and look at your home with fresh eyes. What is your first impression? It’s a good idea to note things like peeling paint or overgrown bushes and start a list for work when the snow is gone. Then enter your front door, take off your boots, and check out the house. · Are there any rooms that would benefit from a fresh coat of paint? · Are doors and windows in good working order? · Does extensive clutter make the rooms seem claustrophobic? · Are there any stains on carpets or area rugs? · Do toilets and taps work properly without leaks? · Are there minor fix-it jobs you’ve been putting off? You get the idea. Now is the time to take a look at your home and get the job – or jobs – done. Don’t wait until you put your home on the market and then panic trying to cram all the work in a rush. And it’s a good idea to talk to your Realtor about the benefits of buying in the current market. Just think, if you decide to list your house for sale, you’re ready. And if you decide to stay put for another year, you’ve just eliminated your “to do” list and can enjoy the warm spring weather that will be here soon.
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