First time buyers GUIDE
Home architecture TRENDS IN 2018
What to know when BUYING AN OLDER HOME TO RENOVATE
for longer, one of the newest trends is to have multiple master bedrooms. This can also give you twice the op-
portunity to decorate. 2. RECYCLED MATERIALS
If you’re handy with home repairs and in the market for a new house, investing in an older home can be a great idea. Sometimes, howe- ver, people who love to build can focus too much on what they’re going to change and ignore some other essential points about older houses. Be sure to keep in mind these three things when looking for an older home to reno- vate. 1. ENERGY EFFICIENCY Renovating an older home is best when most of the problems are simply cosmetic. One fun-
damental issue to take care of, however, is your home’s energy efficiency. Will it be cost- ly to insulate it, or will it simply be a matter of replacing a few windows? 2. WATER QUALITY Not all the things you need to check are inside the house itself. If you have water on your pro- perty, have it tested to be sure it’s safe (particu- larly if you’ll be drinking it). 3. HISTORIC STATUS If enough people agree with you that an older
Going green has also been a style revolution lately. In 2018, expect to see more homes built using recy- cled and organic materials. 3. OPEN CONCEPT 2017 was the year where open
Whether you’re planning to renovate in 2018 or simply buy a home that is fashion- forward, here are four trends to know about this year. 1. MULTIPLE MASTER BEDROOMS With more and more children living at home
concept floor plans dominated not just the of- fice, but the home as well. Expect this trend to continue this year, though it may reach its peak sooner rather than later. 4. LAUNDRY ROOMS CAN BE SO MUCH MORE We’ve seen kitchens and bathrooms domi- nate people’s attention for a few years now. Combining style and function will only continue. The next room that people will start to pay attention to will be the laundry room, typically an undeveloped place in homes. Whatever the current fashion is, your local real estate agent can help you navigate between what’s going to look good for now and what will look good for the next decade.
home should be preserved, either your home or some aspect of the surrounding area may have histo- ric protection status. This can, in some cases, affect what changes you can and cannot make to a house or property. Be sure to check the status of any home be- fore you buy. Your real estate agent is an inva- luable resource when navigating the complexities of buying a home. Contact one today so you can know you’re getting the best advice.
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TERRAINS DISPONIBLES AVEC VUE SUR L’ETANG OU LE PARC Le projet domiciliaire le plus populaire à Rockland,offre un nombre limité de magnifiques terrains arborant des vues spectaculaires soit d’un parc multi- saisons ou d’un bassin de rétention d’eau complètement aménagé. La bonne majorité de ces terrains peuvent accommoder un design architectural de maisons avec sous- sol ayant une sortie extérieure directe.
POND AND PARK LOTS NOWAVAILABLE Rockland’s most popular master- planned community now includes a limited release of building lots with great backyard long-views of either a multi-season community park or a landscaped water retention pond. Most of these lots are designed to accommodate walk-out basements architectural floorplan designs.
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9 Terrains avec vue sur le parc Ces lots ont une façade de 12mètres (39 pieds) et une profondeur de 32mètres (104 pieds). 14 Terrains de première qualité avec vue sur l’Étang Ces terrains ont 18,2mètres (60 pieds) de façade et une profondeur de 38mètres (124 pieds).
9 Park Lots Lots measure 12M (39 feet) wide by 32M (104 feet) deep.
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14 Premium Pond Lots Most lots measure 18.2M (60 feet) wide by 38M (124 feet) deep
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Pour tout autre renseignement sur un lot spécifique ou sur le projet domiciliaire, nous écrire à info@spacebuildersOttawa.com.
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