HOW MUCH DOES POTENTIAL COST?

How much does "potential" cost?

When shopping for a new home, it's a good idea to try and see the potential

of the property you're viewing. It may not be exactly what you're looking for

"as is", but it may have the potential to become your dream home after

some redecorating or renovating.

The challenge is, judging how much work is required. You don't want to buy

a home with the expectation that it requires a $20,000 renovation, only to

discover that it really needed three times that much!

That’s where a good REALTOR® can help.

He or she can help you get a realistic estimate of the cost of repairs,

upgrades, and renovations, and even recommend some reputable interior

designers or contractors.

That way, when you see a home with "potential", you'll be able to make a

more informed decision.

Want more tips on finding and buying your next dream home? Call today.

John Linders

REMAXnova

902-488-4388

www.halifaxrealestate.com

Free: 877-762-2626

SIMPLIFYING YOUR HOME LIFE

Simplifying Your Home Life

Let's face it. Life can get complicated, complex and stressful very easily.

Luckily, there are plenty of ways to simplify your life, especially at home.

Here are some tips from the experts:

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Don't be ruled by the TV guide. Instead, select what you want

to see and then record those shows. That way, you can watch

them anytime.

•

Prepare some meals in advance that can simply be heated up

as needed. That reduces a lot of "after-work, gotta-get-dinnerready"

stress.

•

Create a weekly dinner menu. It takes some time to prepare,

but it allows you to shop effectively, and greatly reduces the

stress of figuring out what to cook each day.

•

Don't accumulate stuff you don't want or need. Give those

things away.

•

Simplify your cleaning by dividing tasks into ten minute chunks

(such as vacuuming the living room.) Then fit those tasks in

here and there whenever you have ten minutes.

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To avoid clutter, adopt the "touch it once" rule, which simply

means putting things where they belong right away.

•

Think of the home-related chore you hate doing most. Can you

outsource that to a local company, or a neighbour looking for

some work?

•

Limit the time you and others in your family spend checking

emails and text messages. Consider having an hour or two

each evening that's "no screen" time.

•

Develop healthy routines, such as evening walks and family

board game night.

These are just a few ideas. If you want to simplify your home life, you can

probably brainstorm several other strategies and habits you can try. The

idea is to make your home an enjoyable place to be – for you and your

family.

John Linders

REMAXnova

902-488-4388

www.halifaxrealestate.com

Free: 877-762-2626