Resale Homes Articles
From warehouse to home
Gorgeous Ashdown condo the cream of core's stylish renewal
In this day and age of suburbia, we don't often think of what it was like to live in our fair city 100 years ago. Back then, folks lived in homes dominated by wood, brick, plaster and, quite often, high ceilings. And at that time, buildings like the Ashdown Warehouse...
November 14, 2009
SOLD-OFFERED- Nov. 14-09
St. James Address: 292 Hampton Asking Price: $114,900 Sold Price: $113,500 Taxes: $1,232 Square Footage: 800 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 1 Lot Size: 25 x 96 Listing Agent: Vijay Guliani, Realty Plus Inc, 897-0800 St. Vital Address: 21 Brentford Road Asking Price: $179,900 Sold Price: $191,500 Taxes: $2,022.66 Square Footage: 809 Bedrooms: 2 + 2 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 31 x 110 Listing Agent: Keith Sam Berenhaut, Royal LePage...
November 14, 2009
Into the wild
Wildwood Park winner has rustic charm
Way back when -- in the 1950s, that is -- Wildwood Park represented a daring new take on housing developments. With its breathtaking collection of mature trees, big fenceless lots and walking paths meandering through the community, it was a definite departure from the tried and true. And to put an...
November 7, 2009
Sold & Offered - Nov. 6-09
Riverview Address: 695 Darling Street Asking Price: $299,900 Sold Price: $278,500 Taxes: $3,513.31 Square Footage: 1,860 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2 Lot Size: 55 x 130 Listing Agents: Cole & Ron Castelane, Century 21 Bachman & Associates, 453-7653 Transcona Address: 604 Melrose Ave. E. Asking Price: $154,900 Sold Price: $157,000 Taxes: $1,885 Bedrooms: 2 Bathroom: 1 Square footage: 800. Lot Size: 30 X 110 Listing Agent. Sheila Liang, Century...
November 7, 2009
A fine FIT
Ergonomics make family-oriented home really click
We've all seen them, good and bad: homes that either work well in every aspect, or, well, that don't work very well at all despite a designer's best efforts. As family-oriented homes go, 18 Kuypers Lane -- found in the secluded, countrified enclave of Assiniboine Landing off Roblin Boulevard -- is...
October 31, 2009
Buyer prepare
Is a condo right for you? Find out before you commit
While a resale condo may provide an opportunity for a more relaxed lifestyle, getting there can be challenging. A big misconception with condominiums is that people tend to think that buying a condo is just a less expensive way of buying a house -- not fully understanding all the details pertaining...
October 31, 2009
Bold can get old
Star-chitects' creations cutting edge -- but are they comfy?
Leaf through a coffee table book about famous modern houses and you'll likely see Le Corbusier's white box on stilts, Villa Savoye, near Paris; Mies van der Rohe's bungalow on stilts, Farnsworth House, near Chicago; and perhaps opuses by current star-chitects such as Rem Koolhaas and Norman Foster. These are...
October 31, 2009
Curb appeal that lasts
10-year-old Bayhill Court gem still shines like new
Looking for a used car or a resale home have at least one thing in common. What is that commonality, you ask? Simple: It isn't often that you find a car -- or in this case, a home -- that still looks new, even after many years of constant use. At 10...
October 25, 2009
You can have a no-tears moving experience
MOVING a household can be stressful. For those considering a move, J.D. Power and Associates has a few suggestions: * Don't contract with a moving company until you've done your homework. There are a number of reputable moving companies, but there also are some that are not. Check with the Better Business Bureau...
October 25, 2009
SOLD & OFFERED - Oct. 25/09
SOLD Valley Gardens Address: 5 Rudolph Bay Asking Price: $169,900 Sold Price: $168,900 Taxes: $1,928 Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2 Square Footage: 1,020 Lot Size: 27 x 100 Listing Agent: Tony Panchhi, RE/MAX Executives Realty Fort Rouge Address: 1127 Dudley Ave. Asking Price: $114,900 Sold Price: $130,250 Taxes: $1,624 Square Footage: 700 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Lot Size: 41 x 100 Listing Agent: Judy Mueller, Royal LePage Prime Real Estate, 989-7900 St....
October 25, 2009
Grand transformation
Home built in 1960s has been fully updated
So, you're looking to buy a home, but not just any home. Your criteria is simple, yet somewhat ambitious: the home has to be in an established neighbourhood, centrally located and situated on a mature lot, hopefully surrounded by mature trees. Here's the kicker: the home, although it's of an older vintage...
October 18, 2009
Tips to help you find the right home
When it comes to finding the home of your dreams, the vast array of choices can be mind boggling. Rest assured, your next address is out there. The key is knowing what you're looking for and finding the right real estate agent to help you find it. Your perfect home...
October 18, 2009
Going, going, gone
Selling a home by auction calls for caution
"Going once, going twice ... sold to the lady in the pink hat." Just two years ago, it was fairly easy to sell a house across North America and bidding wars were all the rage. But when the economy tanked, lonely For Sale signs simply gathered moss. The United States responded...
October 18, 2009
SOLD & OFFERED - Oct. 18/09
SOLD Windsor Park Address: 779 Autumnwood Dr Asking Price: |$179,900 Sold Price: $195,250 Taxes: $2,214.54 Square Footage: 775 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Lot Size: 60 x 120 Listing Agent: Rachel Gendron, Century 21 Jefferson & Associates, 781.2485 Kildonan Meadows Address: 215 Dawnville Drive Asking Price: $239,900 Sold Price: $281,000 Taxes: $3,347.56 Square Footage: 1,090 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Lot Size: 51 x 100 Listing Agent: Bob Goodfellow, Goodfellow & Goodfellow...
October 18, 2009
Rent: It's not just a musical
How to prosper in the income-property business
Just as there's no short-cut to making a house a home, neither is remaking a home into an income property cut and dry. Ask the expert: Scott McGillivray. "Building an income suite is the most profitable kind of homeowner reno, one that creates real value for your home," says the host...
October 11, 2009
