31 | O akville B eaver | T hursday,F ebruary 14,2019 insidehalton.com ABOUTOWNE Call Angie at: 416-670-4777 or e-mail angie@propertiesandhomes.ca Putting Your Family First With Oakville's Individual Agent for RE/MAX Aboutowne For 2018 ## Tsopelas B.Comm, Broker AngieAngie Realty Corp., Brokerage. Independently Owned and Operated. Thank-you to our clients, friends, and colleagues for your continued support in helping us achieve #2 Team (Head Office 2018). Joette Fielding Team Leader/Sales Representative Office: 905-842-7000 • Direct: 289-242-6640 Email: Joette@thefieldingteam.com www.thefieldingteam.com Follow Us On: REAL EXPERIENCE | REAL COMMITMENT | REAL ESTATE Key liveability factors when buying or selling a home Advertorial When buying or selling a home, it's important to think big. Look beyond the home itself. What does the neigh- bourhood have to offer? These features factor into the "live- ability" of a community and help contribute to a home's appeal (translation: higher resale value). Unfortunately, liveability factors are often lost among a home's marble coun- tertops and square footage. Liveability is key to the qual- ity of life that a home offers. Here are five amenities to con- sider: Green spaces and parks According to the survey for the 2019 Re/Max Housing Market Outlook report, 59 per cent of Canadians expressed a wish to live closer to green spaces. Green spaces and parks are not only beautiful but functional as an exten- sion of living areas, fostering a sense of community. Bike lanes and walking paths Safe walking and bike paths are crucial to liveability and benefit not only your health but the environment as well. Public transit Having access to a good public transit system is ideal, particularly for those living in urban city centres. Removing the need to own a car and reducing environmental foot- print are valuable features that close proximity to transit can provide. Retail and restaurants The ability to walk to a selec- tion of shopping and restaurants is an important quality for many people, bringing efficiency and character to neigh- bourhoods. Cultural and community centres A sense of community fosters quality of life. Visits to local shops, cafes or community centres offer the opportunity to meet and connect with neighbours. Thinking about community qualities can be an effective way to distinguish properties. Look beyond the home's physical features add liveability to your list of must-have features when you're buying or selling a home. Not only will you enjoy life more while you live in the home, but these factors can also boost its resale value. Article provided by blog.remax.ca.