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Deering Realty Newsletter!
Bathroom Reno Time!
This home is located in New Maryland, and originally had 3 bathrooms. Out of all these bathrooms, there wasn't a single bath tub! Not great for a family with kids, but perfect for the opportunity to renovate!
Here's what it looked like to start!
After demo'ing the shower, old tile and trim we got to this stage:
Dark, poor colours, but on the right path!
We had to build a false wall behind the tub install. This allowed us to box up and create a custom box for shampoo and other things for the shower!
Time for the Flooring! Beautiful 2 foot tile from Maritime Flooring!
How it's all starting to come together :)
And the end result??
Hiring a Realtor that understands what needs to be done to help a house sell, along with the prices you should expect to pay for renovations can be worth it's weight!
If you plan on listing and doing renovations, it's always a great idea to get your Realtor on board with your plans to see if the renovation is worth doing in the first place!
- Jeremy
jeremy@deeringrealty.ca
506-471-1781
Why to buy or Sell in New Maryland?
First of all, let’s look at property values!!
The average selling price of a home in New Maryland sold for $229,957.63!!
This is based off of sold listings from Jan. 1st 2015 - Dec. 31st 2016
This does not include vacant land or mini homes sold in Peterson Park.
Compare this to the price of the average home sale price in the Greater Fredericton for Dec. 2015 of $165,946!!
This is a total volume of $13.5 Million dollars in real estate activity on 59 total transactions!
This makes the area a fantastic choice for either buying and retaining your property value, or selling when the time comes. Why are the values so great here? There are a few reasons.
#1 Property tax is less than Fredericton City Tax. Being 5 minutes from all amenities and getting a tax break means a BIGGER home for less tax Dollars!
#2 New Maryland Elementary School is one of the TOP rated schools in the Province making the area VERY appealing for first time buyers or young families.
#3 New Maryland Town Hall does an amazing job of organizing events, creating community spirit and bring everyone together. It truly has a small town feel but 5 minutes from all the essential amenities of uptown Fredericton.
#4 Proximity - to the uptown area, corbett centre, + Major highways. This makes it great for our military members as they are conveniently located next to the highway making the drive to base Gagetown just around 10 minutes. It also works out well for the family members who don't work at base Gagetown, as the drive to everything uptown is just a skip away!
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If you are planning on Buying or Selling in New Maryland - be sure to get in touch :) I live here, and have a vested interest in the community and want to make sure you get top dollar when the time comes to sell!
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Looking for that special feature?
Sometimes there is just that ONE special thing you're looking for in a home. It might be a piece of architecture, it could be a grand entryway, it could be a beautifully crafted staircase. Whatever it might be, making sure you discuss these needs with myself as your Realtor® will ensure that these needs are being looked after on a daily basis.
Sometimes being different and creative is a good thing, but other times it could certainly lead to a detriment to your home value.
Certainly this isn't to code, and I wouldn't advise anyone to travel these stairs after your Holiday festivities.
This one is a little more kid friendly! I think I would probably use it from time to time as well!
Relatively simple design, and really nice from an aesthetic standpoint.
Here's a great way to blow your home renovation budget on a set of stairs. However, you would have the one of the best stairs in Town!
Finding that unique feature in a home, even here in Fredericton is possible. Having that Realtor® who knows what you're looking for is valuable. Not only to knowing what you're looking for, but what your plans are 5 years, 10 years, and even further down the road.
To DIY, or hire out?
Everyone always looks to save a few bucks when doing home renovations, but if you don't have the skill, it's super important to hire it out. DIY jobs that are done wrong will certainly affect your home's value when you go to sell.
Even worse - if there are signs of a 'self made handyman' or DIY in your home, a good agent will spot this and negotiate even harder on the price with their buyer.
I found a few DIY examples that I thought were a good laugh!
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PROPER PLANNING IS KEY!!!
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This bring a new definition to the term 'Throne' !
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PLEASE, HIRE AN ELECTRICIAN!
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And just when you thought you were getting a brand new kitchen!
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Nope, sorry. This is still wrong.
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Wait, something isn't right here...
Planning is DEFINITELY key! If you're going to DIY, at least have the right plan in place!
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The lowest priced home in Fredericton
Not all blogs will be heavy with info. That's not fun. This one will be quick for sure!
I always thought it would be cool to know what the cheapest, most affordable home to buy would be in the Fredericton area. So, today I'm publishing it.
This is 80 River Street, in Marysville. It's a 2 bedroom home, very conveniently located - close to the new highway and the north side amenities. Currently it's being listed by our very own Phil Booker at Exit Realty Advantage. The price?
$49,600
Sure, it's a semi-detached home - but where are you going to find something this affordable in Fredericton that isn't on a leased lot or a mini? If you have $2500 for a downpayment, you could be in this rather than renting. Or, you could flip it. Maybe this home doesn't work for you, but it just goes to show you that there are homes out there that can fit any budget so long as you have a Realtor who keeps their finger on the pulse! You can click here to get in touch!
Until next week!