Ruhler The Willmott
July 2014 - Volume 10
We’re Going Digital!
Bathroom Renovations
Do this to get the best return on your investment
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Things to do in your neighbourhood
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Upcoming Events
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It’s okay to be a nosey neighbour!
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HVOTP Real Estate Update
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Sales in June were down from May but up 50% from June of 2013! Another healthy month in Real Estate with stable prices and strong sales. If you’ve considered upgrading, it’s a great time!
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Streets with the most activity: 1. Cavanagh Lane (4 Sales) 2. Nadalin Heights (3 Sales) Types of Homes Sold: 1. Three-Storey Townhomes (9 Sales) 2. Two-Storey Townhomes (9 Sales) 3. Detached (8 Sales) 4. Semi-Detached (2 Sales) 5. Condo Apartment (1 Sale)
It’s okay to be a nosey neighbour! To find out what your neighbours’ home sells for call or email Ariel and Adrian today!
Email: info@kormendytrott.com Direct Phone: 1 (800) 617-0090
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COVER PHOTO: Thanks to James McLaughlin for this month’s cover photo! If you’d like to see your photos here, take a picture in our neighbourhood and submit it to coverphoto@kormendytrott.com
Upcoming Events In your neighbourhood: What: Annual HVOTP Street Where: TBD When: AUGUST - Check out HVOTP.com for updates
Party!
The selected entry will have the picture published in almost 2000 newsletters and receive a $25.00 Walmart gift card!
What: Monaghan Street Party Where: Monaghan Crescent When: Sunday, July 20th, 2014
This is a picture of one of the nicely landscaped Storm Water Management Ponds in HVOTP. The Willmott Ruhler • July 2014
Top Trends in
Bathroom Renovations The bathroom is the second most popular room in the house to remodel, after kitchens.
The master bath takes center stage.
60% of homeowners who are renovating their bathrooms are renovating their master bathrooms, with 61% choosing to start from scratch after gutting the existing room.
Top 3 types of tubs for bath lovers: 1. Freestanding tub 2. Drop-in tub 3. Spa or jetted tub
One sink or two?
91% of homeowners are replacing
Who needs a bathtub?
their master bathroom sink.
The older the homeowner, the more likely they are to skip a bathtub in master and other full bathrooms.
45% of homeowners aged 25 to 44 are installing two sinks; 58% of
• 59% of homeowners aged 65+ plan to skip a tub in the master or other full bath.
• 36% of 25 to 34 year olds
homeowners aged 45+ are installing two sinks.
Glass rules the master bath.
79% of homeowners prefer glass
shower doors over a shower curtain.
Greener flushing.
91% of homeowners are installing high-efficiency toilets.
White cabinets are the top choice for renovations. However, dark and medium wood tones are also popular. The top 3 wood choices: 1. Cherry 2. Maple 3. Oak
plan to skip it in the master.
• 39% of 25 to 34 year olds plan to skip it in another full bathroom.
July 2014 • The Willmott Ruhler
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