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. Separate living and dining rooms A cross-Canada survey of resi- dential appraisal specialists who are members of the Appraisal Institute of Canada showed that several features were most likely to add to a home's value over time: . Master bedroom and ensuite bath combination First-time homebuyers who want to ensure investment value are wise to look carefully at the features in a home, said Murray Koebel, President of the Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association (GTHBA). Choose new home features for value 288K. downtown $299,900. 4-bdrm. with white greenhouse kitchen, 9 ft ceilings, FR. features F.P. 8 hardwood, 2 walkouts to deck. . Family room PHYLLIS NlCHOLSON' 844-6061 app BILL HUMPHREYS" 8446(51 wt FORD O'BRIEN‘ 844-6061 EDNA KING' 8444i061 WN ELLIS' 844-6061 RCED OI enovated L Main il. fa dado Jd LE Mi ti ul-de-sa The appraisers were also asked if they thought first-time buyers should consider the size of a house over the presence of luxury fea- tures, given an equal selling price. The answer, they said, was to choose the largest house for the money, and then to add luxury fea- tures as needed. For buyers able to afford luxury features, appraisers recommended looking for main floor laundry rooms, two-car garages, and ener- gy-saving features such as high- . Garage These features, said the appraisers, can improve chances of resale at a good value in the future. I Pil . I ¥ 7 - _ ilil' M " N. I q , I ‘ r l J .,r' t.efliry.; * ", o , ‘ tl ' . . ‘ 'l .2 l f "t , f “M 5 Tu H $474,500, Custom built 3-yr.-old oh mature lot near lake, shops. this home features main ikxx F.R., den, nanny suite. E. KING' J. JOUANET' 844Ai061 HOME OF THE WEEK JANE LUMBERS' 844-6061 BEV ELLIS' 844-6061 Marks I u 7 "Go for quality. Look at subdi- visions built by a variety of builders. and shop around. What does the streetscape look like? How are the rooms laid out? Are they of adequate size and attrac- tive?" he said. For further information on new homes call the Greater Toronto Home Builders' Association Housing Information Line at 391- HOME. "Choose a new home which includes these features in a loca- tion close to amenities, construct- ed with quality materials, and with adequate space for future additions and improvements," said Koebel. efficiency furnaces $439,500. Original farmhouse circa late 1800s 1.gtt.y restored & updated. Fea. 3 bdrms., 9'lz . ceilings, 3rd storey loft. E. KING' J. JOUANET' 844-6061 ," :'.:-; tt" v, a, ' l Se. ti, C,' " T if , . 2' _ fr" b. '; Aer if.. ‘. " _ I iii' m " ".i"re. i V LE ’N 32’ a“ - tik. MO CONNELLY' 844.6061 BEV. ELLIS' 844-6061 PHYLLIS NICHOLSON MORAG CONNELLY JANE LUMBERS Sales Reassemanves b walk a: REEL gum; CftREEiit Local realtor is seeking a registered Broker/Manager for our Oakvllle Branch. Excellent opportunity for an experienced manager or a candidate seeking a management position. Please forward resume to walk Box 4348 e/o Ockvillc Beaver WI 88cm: Road, Oakvillc, nturio. L6K 334 $244,900. Mature lot with towering trees, 3 bdrm. bung. suitable for renovation or build to your specifications. $1,295,000. Exquisite centre hall, fabulous second level handsome F/R to sunroom ovtsdooking gardens with pool. $36 me W BILL HUMPHREYS" 844.6061 W FORD O‘BRIEN" 8446061 9y. 4 bdrm aundry, 2 _ EDNA KING' 844Ai061 S. FLYNN' 844-6061 ',tei.i1tg.atfrta'e,a2itr2, Tt.tm.8 .StBmtairtsNsttix: B. NEWELL' 8446061 TH OF LAKESHORE A delightful, bright 4-bdrm. unily room, enjoy the park, walk r harbour or lake etc. a HOME $625,000. n., family room, mam fireplaces. ing. pool, new broadloom. OAKVILLE