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THE HALTON HILLS HOMESTYLE Saturday November 10 MM Page Renovations increase home value Canadians are finding it harder and harder to find suitable housing within their budgets Be it the first time or their mover up counterparts high interest rates and ever increasing house prices are pushing their and further out of reach But this have to be Homeowners should realize the key the solution could be right in their own backyards or more specifically right under their own roofs By renovating nol only do homeowners increase the long term value of their mveslmcnl but also have an opportunity create a new living space specific their own needs the of finding i con tractor and the cost of f miming renovations can be d but there arc federal government pro grams and information available from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to help con make informed decisions Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation the federal govern housing agency is also work with the Canadian Home Builders Association on various aspects of he renovation field CMHC is also involved in pro consumer renovations in format in Their wide range of publications offer advice on everything from how lo hire a con tractor to adapting homes for use by the elderly to a new on home inspections complete with in inspection checklist Financing home renovations can also be made easier with a mortgage loan insured by CMHC Insured mor tgage loans are available for tip to per cent of the value of the home and applicants can usually obtain belter terms and lower interest rates under this plan also has Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Programs to provide financial assistance lo low income homeowners whose dwellings are in need of repair RRAP is also available to assist in the modification of existing homeowner or rental housing to im prove the accessibility of these dwellings persons for a complete list of CMHC publications programs and videos on renovating contact your local office HELP KEEP RED CROSS READY CAPE COD EXECUTIVE Exceptional value can be found In this threeyearold home Features In clude main floor laundry and main floor family room with Jet Master fireplace The extra large master bedroom boasts a walk in closet and a full ensulte bath with an oversize whirlpool tub Two walkouts to a 12 x deck are at the rear Three car garage and a brick Interlock drive can handle to 12 vehicles Situated on Just under acre and less than 8 minutes to Georgetown Asking cm na OPEN HOUSE THIS SUNDAY FROM 100400 PM NATIONAL REAL ESTATE SERVICE NORTH AMERICAS REAL ESTATE MARKETING SYSTEM BRAND REALTY INC REALTOR AN INDEPENDENT MEMBER BROKER Main St Unit ERIN N GEORGETOWN 8730300 Success Through Service NHS9438 These are some of our current listings priced from 159 right up to We service a wide price range Call us for details on these If you would like your home to om this fine group of listings call Doug and Dianne Sales Rep NO INTENDED TO SOLICIT PI HIES LISTED DOUG DIANNE PENRICE Sales Representatives Bui 8730300 Ret