Able Realty
SELLING YOUR PROPERTY? APRIL 2022
WE CAN HELP YOU GET THE PRICE YOU DESERVE.
PUBLISHER
Century 21 Able Realty
DESIGN
MoonPop Creative
CONTRIBUTORS
Jonathan Bueckert, Broker Cattlin Haas, Admin
AND
BUYING SELLING GUIDE
Michelle Bailey, Realtor® Deb Cook, Realtor® Terry Korchinski, Realtor® Yvette Syrota, Realtor®
EDITORIAL INQUIRIES Jonathan Bueckert 306.621.4800
ADVERTISING INQUIRIES Ken Chyz 306.621.5687 or kenchyz@sasktel.net Buddy Budreault 306.621.5961
DISCLAIMER
The information in this magazine is revised to ensure accuracy. It is therefore reliable information at the time of print. Due to the changing nature of the housing market, this information may become inaccurate due to listing status updates. Our website, www.c21able.ca, is provided as a convenience to readers for up to date listing information. Prospective buyers and sellers are also encouraged to make their own inquiries to verify the information contained herein.
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WELCOME TO THE
APRIL
2022
ISSUE!
CONTENTS
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INTRO ARTICLE Create the atmosphere you want by utilizing the proper plants for every room in your home.
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Learn about the positive impact that Legacy Co-op left in communities throughout Saskatchewan.
FEATURED LISTINGS
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Take a better look at four of our office listings, complete with QR code photo galleries.
AREA LISTINGS
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Have a look at what’s for sale in the Parkland Region.
YORKTON LISTINGS
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See which homes are for sale in Yorkton, SK.
ARTICLE
FEATURE ARTICLE
ARTICLE
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Whip up this savoury side dish for your family!
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ARTICLE
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Be in the know when it comes to the latest trend in the f inancial realm - rising interest rates.
Take on some house projects this Spring instead of working through the heat of Summer.
COMMERCIAL LISTINGS
STEP-BY-STEP
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Browse our available commercial locations for sale and for lease.
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What are the steps involved in buying a home? This list lays it all out, step by step.
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A PLANT FOR
every ROOM
Plants are a great way to decorate your home. They add vibrancy, colour, and according to some studies, they can even lower your stress levels. Know which plants are right for each part of your home based on their properties, and think about adding a few today!
For the Kitchen
Spruce up the space and your cooking with fresh herbs! Small, potted herb plants like parsley, mint, and chives do well if your kitchen doesn’t have windows. If you do have some sunshine pouring in those kitchen windows, consider basil or rosemary. Aloe vera also favours sunlight, and a pinch of the gel from the outer leaves will help soothe any cooking burns.
For the Living Room
This is where you want to make a statement! Consider orchids on your coffee table - they come in a variety of colours and sizes to complement your space, and can bloom for months. If you have a spare corner to fill, a larger pot of fiddle-leaf fig grows well in bright, indirect light (and is a popular trend on social media right now). For newbie plant owners, snake plants with their bold, upright leaves are difficult to kill.
For the Bathroom
Plants that thrive in humidity are a great addition to your bathroom. Bamboo is a low-maintenance plant that provides a spa-like atmosphere. Peace lilies are from the tropics and are easy to perk up with some water. If you have the space for a majesty palm, they love humid conditions and can handle lower light.
For the Basement
For darker rooms with little to no natural light, such as a basement, ferns are a great option. Maidenhair, button, and rabbit’s foot are all types of ferns for low-light situations - or branch out into other houseplants such as philodendrons, arrowhead plants, and cast-iron plants. Overall, plants will help you to create the mood you’re looking for. If you’re nervous around plant care, start with one room and one plant. You’ll soon find yourself wanting a plant for every room!
For the Bedroom
Make your comfort space even cozier - use plants as a method to purify the air in your bedroom, as well as help you de-stress and relax. Potted English ivy, Chinese evergreen, or spider plants are great options. Though not usually grown inside, a small pot of lavender will help you fall asleep if you tend to toss and turn all night.
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FEATURED LISTINGS
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PARKLANE DRIVE Yorkton, SK
$375,000
Luxury in Yorkton’s Southwest neighbourhood! Hardwood flooring, natural gas fireplace + stove, attached double car garage, 2 decks and way more.
MLS# SK887951
BEDS: 4
RM OF
WALLACE ACREAGE RM No. 243, SK 6
MLS# SK888646
BATHS: 3
SQ FT: 1,382
$399,000
Escape from the city on this scenic, 7 Acre parcel! Has natural gas, power and phone hookup, water filter, iron filter and a lagoon for sewage.
BEDS: 5
BATHS: 2
SQ FT: 1,120
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LANGRILL DRIVE Yorkton, SK
$239,000
A beautiful family home that backs onto Langrill Park! Sunken living room, hardwood flooring, games/rec room and a large back deck.
MLS# SK884289
BEDS: 3
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4th AVENUE WEST Melville, SK MLS# SK885709
SQ FT: 1,020
BATHS: 3
$399,900
Fine living in Melville’s Southwestern corner! Open concept, kitchen with island and walk-in pantry, gas fireplace and large back deck.
BEDS: 5
BATHS: 3
SQ FT: 1,488
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YORKTON
$329,000
$298,000
$274,900
MLS# SK885331
SOLD
MLS# SK889732
MLS# SK883622
BEDS: 4 | BATHS: 3 | SQ. FT. 1,536
BEDS: 3 | BATHS: 3 | SQ. FT. 1,320
BEDS: 4 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 1,196
BEDS: 4 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 1,163
SOLD
MLS# SK874717
64 MACFARLINE AVENUE
20 ONTARIO AVENUE
BEDS: 3 | BATHS: 3 | SQ. FT. 1,164
BEDS: 4 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 1,344
142 DARLINGTON ST. EAST
60 LOGAN CRESCENT WEST
$249,000
205 GOOD SPIRIT CRESCENT 80 MOSSFIELD PLACE
$209,000
$229,000
MLS# SK888144
MLS# SK880351
RM OF ORKNEY ACREAGE
26 RUSSELL DRIVE
BEDS: 3 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 768
BEDS: 4 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 988
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$185,000
$159,900
MLS# SK884747
MLS# SK871419
61 FRANKLIN AVENUE
70 MAPLE LANE
BEDS: 5 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 1,295
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 1,200
SOLD
SOLD
72 IRWIN AVENUE
249 SECOND AVE. NORTH
BEDS: 3 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 720
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 800
$149,999
$159,000 MLS# SK890115
MLS# SK889447
204-138 CATHERINE STREET
121 HENDERSON ST. WEST
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 806
BEDS: 3 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 801
$148,500
$131,000
MLS# SK886041
MLS# SK878223
281 BROADWAY ST. WEST
245 BETTS AVENUE
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 768
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 624
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YORKTON
$129,000
$125,000
$109,000
MLS# SK874021
SOLD
MLS# SK889766
MLS# SK880997
217 FOURTH AVE. NORTH
23 WESTSHORE GREENS
BEDS: 4 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 930
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BEDS: 8 | BATHS: 4 | SQ. FT. 1,148
BEDS: 3 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 1,216
123 PEAKER AVENUE
123 YOUR HOME
LOUCKS MEDI-HEALTH PHARMACY
$99,000
$109,000 MLS# SK878993
MLS# SK887582
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 896
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 1,030
12 GLADSTONE AVE. NORTH
2nd Floor - 31 Broadway Street East (306) 783 9243 exec.dir@yorktonbid.com
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Shop Yokton
We know that shopping online is convenient, but in these times of uncertainty don’t forget that local businesses deliver even more for your dollar. Here’s what happens when you shop with a locally owned business - starting with you:
You Benefit From
Expetise
The perfect running shoe. A toy for your child’s specific needs. That fantastic novel you never heard about until now. The best tool for your project. There’s a reason your local retailer opened their doors - they’re knowledgeable and passionate.
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You Strengthen Your Local
Economy
Local retailers hire local people, pay local taxes, and source goods a lot closer to home than people realize. When you shop local, opportunity in your area expands for sourcing and producing more goods.
You Connect With Your
You Invest In
Community
Canadians
You bump into your friends, you play around in the toy store, you enjoy the lively street atmosphere, and you trade neighbourhood news with the people behind the counter.
Starting a small business has long been a pathway to the middle class. By supporting local entrepreneurs, you invest in a future that works for ALL of us. Places that have more small businesses tend to have less income inequality.
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ARTICLE
THEY’RE COMING:
HIGHER
interest rates We saw with the global pandemic a major drop in interest rates for homes (this wasn’t limited to houses, but for the sake of this topic, we’ll limit it to houses). The cost of borrowing money was lower than it had ever been before because of this unprecedented situation. Among the negative storm of the world being affected by COVID-19, low interest rates were a positive ray of sunshine. Buyers were able to take advantage of this side effect, which made affording a home easier than it had ever been before. Now, as the world adapts to live despite this virus, the economy is adapting in order to recover. This means that interest rates will be on the rise, affecting all types of borrowing. We are already seeing banks here rise their rates, though of course in small increments. With this new trend, buyers, sellers and homeowners alike are all concerned what the future will hold. How high will rates climb? How will these new rates affect you/your situation? How will this trend affect real estate in your area? Let’s set your worries at ease, and discuss the most logical outcomes:
Effect on Homeowners
To put it simply, more of your mortgage payment is going to be put towards the interest on your loan, instead of the principal balance. So, if you have a variable interest rate, you’re going to see that increase in your interest rate sooner rather than later. Increases and decreases can happen multiple times during the term, as you probably already know. For homeowners that chose a fixed interest rate, the increase in interest rates isn’t going to affect your mortgage payments until the time comes to renew. At that point in time, your lender will show you the new rate, and the factors that influenced it. Those factors would include: the current prime and posted interest rate, the length of your mortgage term, the type of interest rate you choose, your credit history, your earnings, and your employment status.
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Renewing with a fixed rate may mean locking in a higher interest rate than the variable option. However, it’ll ensure you keep the same payments to your principal over the term of your mortgage. This is beneficial to you if interest rates continue to rise after you’re locked in.
Effect on Sellers
The market scales will balance out once again. For the past couple of years, sellers have seen the market lean in their favour. With more buyers came more competition, especially with the low amount of houses for sale in our area. Multiple offers were common, and with each offer came an increased price. This meant that sellers received more money back on their home
investment, with better opportunities to upsize or downsize into their next chapter of life more comfortably. With interest rates beginning to rise, the sellers’ market may begin to wane, eventually levelling out to a balanced state. Sellers looking to buy again will be looking at the interest rate increase if they’re still paying off a mortgage after the transaction is complete.
Effect on Buyers
There’s going to be pressure put on you to lock an affordable rate on your loan as soon as possible. Even with small interest rate increases, your mortgage total is going to be sufficiently affected (compared to no interest rate change). Instead of being pressured to send a seller your offer to purchase before other buyers, that pressure will instead start to be applied by your lender regarding your loan. This makes it doubly important for you to know ahead of time what you are able to afford, and how to lock in the best interest rate. This means making sure your credit history is good, preparing a larger down payment if possible, paying off any credit card debt you have and saving as much money as you can (high interest savings accounts are wonderful!). Even with interest rates expected to rise, it doesn’t change the fact that our team at Able Realty will always be there to help both buyers and sellers! - From the C21 Able Realty Blog
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COMMERCIAL
$1,200,000
MLS# SK865880
MLS# SK881324
LOT 8, RM OF ORKNEY
$99,900
SQ FT: 10,080
ACRES: 3.8
39 BROADWAY ST. E
SQ FT: 1,600
$49,900 LEASED
MLS# SK851965
200 MAIN ST, KELLIHER
SQ FT: 1,008
ACRES: 0.14
326 BROADWAY ST. E
SQ FT: 1,488
$8.00 MLS# SK878293
LEASED
226 BROADWAY ST. W
SQ FT: 120
#b-50 DARLINGTON ST. W
SQ FT: 2,500
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REGIONAL FIRE PROTECTION & INSPECTIONS
• FIRE ALARM INSPECTIONS • NEW FIRE EXTINGUISHERS • RECHARGES & INSPECTIONS • SMOKE DETECTORS &
JAMES GALLAGHER OWNER / SALESMAN
james.rfpi@gmail.com
MAIN
306-782-4054 92 Myrtle Ave
10 years
EMERGENCY LIGHTS • KITCHEN SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS & INSPECTIONS
CELL
306-744-7449 YORKTON, SK
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AREA LISTINGS RM NO. 331
RM NO. 334
RM NO.334
ITUNA
$750,000
$240,000
$230,000
MLS# SK884690
SOLD
MLS# SK885879
MLS# SK885875
2 LADY LAKE, RM PREECEVILLE
3 LADY LAKE, RM PREECEVILLE
BEDS: 3 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 1,100
BEDS: 3 | BATHS: 3 | SQ. FT. 1,176
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 725
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 890
CHMIL FARM, RM LIVINGSTON
RM NO. 247
121 SECOND STREET NE
CROOKED LAKE
$199,000 SOLD
MLS# SK883083
START FARM, RM KELLROSS
220 INDIAN POINT
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 159.15
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 1,536
RHEIN
CROOKED LAKE
SOLD
715 PARK DRIVE
123 YOUR HOME
BEDS: 3 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 1,216
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CANORA
MLS# SK880992
126 INDIAN POINT
403 MAIN STREET NORTH
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 1,460
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 784
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$199,000 MLS# SK865683
$159,900
$175,000 MLS# SK852757
YOUR TOWN
GOOD SPIRIT LAKE
RM NO. 243
$130,090
$145,000 MLS# SK884623
MLS# SK884737
1306 MAIN STREET
LOT 17 CHERRYDALE ACREAGE
BEDS: 4 | BATHS: 3 | SQ. FT. 1,584
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 5.62
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RM NO. 303
RM NO. 243
MELVILLE
$130,000
$110,140
$119,410
MLS# SK884366
SOLD
STEFAN ACREAGE, RM KEYS
390 ALBERTA STREET
BEDS: 3 | BATHS: 3 | SQ. FT. 2,112
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 770
RM NO. 243
RM NO. 243
MLS# SK884733
MLS# SK884728
LOT 14, CHERRYDALE ACREAGE
LOT 9, CHERRYDALE ACREAGE
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 5.1
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 4.63
CANORA
RM NO. 243
GRENFELL
$107,940
$109,000 MLS# SK884729
MLS# SK884738
SOLD
SOLD
LOT 12, CHERRYDALE ACREAGE
LOT 20, CHERRYDALE ACREAGE
121 HICKLING AVENUE
404 DESMOND STREET
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 4.44
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 4.52
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 1,016
BEDS: 3 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 1,433
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AREA LISTINGS
ITUNA
ITUNA
RHEIN
ITUNA
$75,000
$75,000
$75,000
MLS# SK890100
MLS# SK880988
MLS# SK861207
BEDS: 3 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 720
BEDS: 3 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 988
BEDS: 3 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 1,076
532 SECOND ST. NORTHEAST 5 FIRST AVENUE
ITUNA
518 4TH STREET NORTHEAST
$70,000 MLS# SK860699
$69,500 MLS# SK871325
113 3RD AVENUE SOUTHWEST 609 HERITAGE LANE BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 1,027
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 0.22
305 FIRST ST. SOUTHEAST BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 1,080
RM NO. 243
RM NO. 243
GOOD SPIRIT ACRES
$75,000 MLS# SK851984
$65,000
$65,000 MLS# SK884724
MLS# SK884726
LOT 5, CHERRYDALE ACREAGE
LOT 4, CHERRYDALE ACREAGE
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 5.01
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 5.01
SPRINGSIDE
ITUNA
$64,900 MLS# SK874765
$60,000 MLS# SK877362
529 THIRD ST. NORTHEAST
609 RAILWAY AVENUE
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 816
BEDS: 2 | BATHS: 1 | SQ. FT. 770
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$1,500 per person double occupancy
GOOD SPIRIT LAKE
GOOD SPIRIT LAKE
$50,000 MLS# SK867936
KELLIHER
GOOD SPIRIT LAKE
$50,000
$50,000
$45,000
MLS# SK867930
MLS# SK867925
28 TIECHKO BAY
27 TIECHKO BAY
26 TIECHKO BAY
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 0.18
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 0.18
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 0.19
BEDS: 4 | BATHS: 2 | SQ. FT. 1,088
GOOD SPIRIT ACRES
GOOD SPIRIT ACRES
GOOD SPIRIT ACRES
GOOD SPIRIT ACRES
$42,500
$42,500
MLS# SK890196
218 SECOND AVENUE
$39,600
$41,500
MLS# SK865887
MLS# SK865883
MLS# SK865893
MLS# SK865895
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 0.26
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 0.26
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 0.25
BEDS: 0 | BATHS: 0 | ACRES: 0.23
1102 CHAPLIN DR. (GEMA BAY) 1101 CHAPLIN DR. (GEMA BAY)
1103 CHAPLIN DR. (GEMA BAY) 1104 CHAPLIN DR. (GEMA BAY)
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A SPRING
surprise Spring is in the air, and with the warmer weather comes delicious, delectable foods. From casseroles to fresh fruits and wholesome vegetables, a change of season offers something to look forward to for nearly everyone. A Spring dish that’s sure to impress is this Cheesy Asparagus Tart. It’s got gooey, melted cheeses, is seasoned well and has hearty asparagus on top. Plus, it’s a yummy way to add vegetables to your kids’ diet (and yours, too).
Cheesy Asparagus Tart
5.
Serves: 8-10
Ingredients: • 5 Cups Water • 1 Pound Asparagus • Ice Water • 2 tsp. Vegetable Oil • 1/4 Salt + additional salt to taste • 1/4 Pepper + additional pepper to taste • Flour, for dusting • 1 Sheet frozen Puff Pastry, thawed • 1 Cup Fontina cheese, grated • 1 Cup Gruyere cheese, grated • 1 tbsp. Shallet, minced • 2 Egg Yolks • 3 tbsp. Milk • 1/4 tsp. Nutmeg • 1 Lemon, zest only
6.
7. 8.
Flour surface area. Using a rolling pin, roll out pastry to 10”x16” rectangle. Transfer pastry to parchment-lined baking sheet. Prick pastry with fork. Bake about 12 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool slightly on baking sheet. In a large bowl, mix fontina cheese, gruyere cheese, shallot, egg yolks, milk, nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste, until combined. Spread cheese mixture over pastry, leaving 1” around edges. Lay asparagus over cheese mixture. Bake 5 minutes, or until cheese has melted. Sprinkle lemon zest over tart and serve.
Source: Culinary.net
Directions: 1. Heat oven to 400˚F. 2. In a large skillet, add water and asparagus. Cook 5-8 minutes until asparagus is bright green. 3. Drain asparagus and soak in ice water. 4. In a large bowl, mix drained asparagus, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper until combined.
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time outdoors/in the garden, building a private outdoor shower will be such a rewarding project! You'll be able to wash away the aches and pains of the day (not to mention the dirt) before relaxing inside.
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5 HOME PROJECTS
TO TAKE UP
this spring
A new season means new projects if you're a homeowner. Your work is never finished! It doesn't matter if it's regular maintenance or time for a renovation, all of your work as a homeowner goes towards maintaining your investment. Instead of having projects take up your valuable Summer, use this Spring to work on the place. We've taken the liberty of doing some project brainstorming for you! Here are five home projects you can take up this Spring:
Install a Security System
If your plans include getting away from the house this summer, Spring is the perfect time to install a home security system. These things aren't for the rich anymore. More and more affordable options have been hitting the market since the pandemic began. Check out the different places around town that offer these systems, and compare them with ones you can buy online. Weigh the pros and cons of each, making sure to think about ease of technical support should you encounter any issues - maybe the option in town is more expensive, but you know local Joe can be at your place in 5 minutes to rectify any problem.
Renovate the Shower
Prairie summers can be unbearably hot! Enhance your bathroom with a shower renovation. It won't be just luxurious, it'll be a great return on investment if you plan on selling. Or, if you spend lots of
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Clean the Garage
The garage is usually the last area of the home to receive some TLC. This year, make it your number one priority! Start with organizing your things into the four standard piles: keep, donate, recycle and throw away. Once you've lightened your load, you can clean out the space from top to bottom, and then fill it with the items you have left. This will make sure everything gets efficiently washed and stored.
Change the Furnace Filter
Okay, so this one isn't a project so much as a typical home maintenance task. You could totally start with this one, and finish it in less than five minutes! Your furnace has worked hard this Winter. All of the built up bacteria, dead skin cells, dust, hair and allergens have been trapped by your furnace filter. Keep that system at peak efficiency by replacing the filter, or cleaning it gently with soap and warm water if you have a reusable one. If you have central air conditioning, that AC unit uses your furnace's air handler to distribute cool air throughout your house - which means they share a filter. A clogged/dirty filter will have your AC working harder during the summer to supply you with cool air. So just clean it! Follow this filter change up with cleaning some of the other filters around your house (dishwasher, range hood, and vacuum all come to mind).
Perform Small Engine Repair
Your lawnmower probably isn't performing like it did when you first purchased it. Maybe it's time for a tune-up! Change out your spark plug or air filter, change the oil, clean the carburetor and sharpen the blades. If mechanics aren't your thing, find a mechanic in your area who can take care of it. This also goes for your snowblower, chainsaw, boat motor, and any other item you have with a small engine. Ensuring that your home is kept in good shape will help maintain its long-term health. And, if you plan on selling, nothing sells better than a home where pride of ownership is all-too-evident.
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-From the Century 21 Able Realty Blog
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STEP-BY-STEP
1 Buying a Home
Meeting Up
What's involved in the home buying process? How does it all work?
We can't begin the home buying process without knowing a bit about you and what you're looking for! Once we meet, we perform a detailed needs assessment to get on the same page. Then we go over representation agreements available to you as a buyer, and the special benfits each one offers.
Here's a step by step guide that outlines the basics!
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3 Pre-Approval
House Hunting
You don't need to be financially pre-approved before looking at houses, but knowing how much you can afford before viewing homes will save you time and a potential heartache. We can arrange a pre-qualification or pre-approval appointment with a reputable lender or broker for you!
We show you homes that meet your search criteria and budget, offering an unbiased view of each property. We’ll discuss the features of each property that may affect its value and future resale. Then, you choose which home to go forward with!
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5 Down to Business
Closing
We go over your choice with the proverbial fine-toothed comb. If things still look good after a house inspection and we've gone through all the property disclosure documents, we'll help prepare your offer to purchase, going over appraisal contingency options and home warranty options. Once presented to the seller, negotiations begin!
A final walk-through through of the home gives us the chance to go over any issues (if any) before the sale goes forward. Then, we'll monitor and inform you of the progress of the purchase agreement, including the satisfaction of all contingencies and conditions during the entire transaction.
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7 Moving In
After Care
The best part of the process; we present the keys to your beautiful new home, and you are free to move in!
We make sure to follow up on remaining details or service needs, and provide you with a confidential opportunity to evaulate our services. Should you have any questions down the road about your property, or want to stay in the real estate loop, we'll answer you. Always happy to stay in touch!
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