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Renovations

What renovations will give me the greatest return when selling my property?

The top three renovations that get you the most money* are:
1. Bathrooms (75 to 100% return)
2. Kitchens (75 to 100% return)
3. Interior and exterior painting (50 to 100% return)

*Appraisal Institute of Canada's 2004 Home Renovation Survey

Other renovations and their average rate of return (the value they add compared to what they cost) include:
  • Replacing roof shingles (50 to 80%)
  • Replacing the furnace and heating system (50 to 80%)
  • Renovating the basement (50 to 75%)
  • Adding a recreation room (50 to 75%)
  • Installing a fire place (50 to 75%)
  • Up-grading floors (50 to 75%)
  • Building a garage (50 to 75%)
  • Replacing windows and doors (50 to 75%)
  • Building a deck (50 to 75%)
  • Installing central air conditioning (25 to 75%)

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    Laurie & Dan have answers to your questions and more professional tips to make your real estate transaction more pleasurable.
    Call or e-mail Laurie & Dan or click on "Ask Your Own Questions."



    They can send you information on any Property Listed For Sale on the Multiple Listing Service in the Ottawa area. If you would like them to help you locate a home, please fill out their Information Request Form.



    Surfing the Real Estate Board's web site or MLS.CA and found a house that you like but doesn't give you the civic address.
    Laurie & Dan can also help. Just fill out their, I would like an address form, please !



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