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Your day. Your community. Your Life. Connected. SECTION H INSIDE: RESALES – OPEN HOUSES – RENTALS AND MORE Produced by the Advertising Department of

in conjunction with the Spokane Association of REALTORSÂŽ

June 8, 2014

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Jim Powers Managing Broker

Directions from downtown Spokane: Head west on 2nd Ave or Riverside Ave, turn right on Government Way 509-321-1100 & follow to the River Run For virtual tours visit riverrunliving.com entrance. Second entrance across/south of SFCC campus.

509.990.2742 nwynia@windermere.com

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Woodloch Pond Home Completely remodeled Woodloch pond home in Spokane’s most desirable neighborhood. Large open floorplan includes high end finishes in all rooms including laundry area. Custom epicurean kitchen features hickory cabinetry, slab granite and stainless steel appliances. New master bath and four additional bathrooms include premium fixtures, and onyx, granite, marble, tile and glass finishes. Two Brazilian tigerwood decks overlook South Hill’s only large residential pond. Five car garage and lots of storage. 5BR, 5 BA, 5,460 SF. $749,000

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Markham Homes New Deer Park Homes with prices starting at $199,900

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Contact Bill O’Dea, For More Information 3 bedroom, 2 bath 1600 SF (509)714-3814 bill@billodeahomesales.com $199,000

Basements: Big opportunities a few steps down Finishing a basement can be a smart project, but keep personal enjoyment – not resale value, as a top priority By Erik J. Martin CTW Features

t’s often taken for granted and easy to overlook — literally. If you’re lucky enough to have a basement, however, it can be a bonus space blessing that, once finished, can expand your living space and increase your home’s resale value. Today, most basements that are included in new construction homes are unfinished, and many resale residences also feature unfinished lower levels. The reason often is that “building in the U.S. is relatively inexpensive, and most homes can be overbuilt with large footprints, as relatively few areas outside of urban environments have zoning that limits size,� says Andrew Franz, principal of Andrew Franz Architect in New York City. Additionally, builders have little incentive to finish basements, as the added cost can be a deal-breaker to many buyers on a tight budget. But investing extra funds to complete a basement — for example, by paneling walls, carpeting floors, adding a drop ceiling, installing plumbing for a downstairs bathroom, and/ or implementing walls for an extra bedroom — can pay dividends, if planned and budgeted properly. “A finished basement can be used for many purposes — a TV or media room, a playroom for children, or a rec room for teenagers,� says Connie Mogull, licensed real estate agent with Houlihan Lawrence in Westchester, New York. Lillian Montalto, a broker in Andover, Massachusetts, says this space can also be “perfect for an in-law suite,

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wine cellar, home office, fitness room or dance studio. The primary benefit is to the homeowner’s enjoyment versus resale value.� The takeaway: Only consider finishing a basement if you plan to use that finished space for your own enjoyment, and don’t anticipate recouping all or even most of the investment dollars when it’s time to sell your home. “I think money can be spent elsewhere for a better return on investment, with the kitchen being the most important room in the house and the master bath the second,� Finn says. “Systems upgrades, a new roof and new windows are other areas where money is also better spent.� Additionally, finishing a basement isn’t a prerequisite investment for the purpose of attracting buyers if you’re planning to sell your home. “Homeowners should consult with a Realtor to find out what, if any, changes can be made to make their homes more salable,� says Sonia Brenner, relocation and luxury homes specialist with RE/ MAX Premier in Warren, New Jersey. If you’re determined to spiff out the lower level, get bids from at least three reputable contractors (you can get referrals from real estate agents and friends). Be sure the one you pick is licensed, bonded, and insured, and rated favorably by the Better Business Bureau. Ask for a few references of former clients and if they are able to obtain the necessary permits to do the job in your municipality.

New Lower Price - $349,900! Several fantastic lots still available for all types of living, from one level ranchers to daylight basement ranchers to two-story homes! View all our homes and communities at www.parashomes.com. Directions to: From 32nd and Bowdish Rd., head south on Bowdish. Cross over Dishman Mica and stay left at the “Y�. Take a left on Bates Drive from 44th, and continue going south into Aspen Creek. Proceed on Bates Dr. and take a left onto Flagstone Lane.

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