Willmott Ruhler - July 2014 Edition

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HVOTP Real Estate Update 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!

What: Annual HVOTP Street Party!Where: TBDWhen: AUGUST - Check out HVOTP.com for updates

What: Monaghan Street PartyWhere: Monaghan CrescentWhen: Sunday, July 20th, 2014

Upcoming EventsIn your neighbourhood:

Email: [email protected] Direct Phone: 1 (800) 617-0090[ ]

This is a picture of one of the nicely landscaped Storm Water Management Ponds in HVOTP.

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 [email protected]

The selected entry will have the picture published in almost 2000 newsletters and receive a $25.00 Walmart gift card!

July 2014 • The Willmott RuhlerThe Willmott Ruhler • July 2014

The bathroom is the second most popular room in the house to remodel, after kitchens.

Top Trends inBathroom Renovations

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.

Who needs a bathtub?The older the homeowner, the more likely they are to skip a bathtub in master and other full bathrooms.

• 59% of homeowners aged 65+ plan to skip a tub in the master or other full bath.

• 36% of 25 to 34 year olds plan to skip it in the master.

• 39% of 25 to 34 year olds plan to skip it in another full bathroom.

Top 3 types of tubs for bath lovers:

1. Freestanding tub2. Drop-in tub3. Spa or jetted tub

One sink or two?91% of homeowners are replacing their master bathroom sink. 45% of homeowners aged 25 to 44 are installing two sinks; 58% of 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. Cherry2. Maple3. Oak

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