Renovations don't have to be expensive or extensive to offer you a good rate of return. In fact, a quick coat of paint can go a long way to boosting your selling price. Just make sure your new décor is tasteful, with shades of white and tame versions of popular colours.

The kitchen and bathroom are your best bets for renovation with the highest payback. Take a look at these average rates of return for home upgrades:

Interior painting and décor - 73%
Kitchen renovation - 72%
Bathroom renovation - 68%
Exterior paint - 65%
Flooring upgrades - 62%
Window/door replacement - 57%
Main floor family room addition - 51%
Fireplace addition - 50%
Basement renovation - 49%
Furnace/heating system replacement - 48%
New lighting - 84%

If you need some advice Wayne and his team are familiar with sales trends in your neighbourhood and they can suggest which areas of your home could benefit from renovation and increase its value.

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Osgoode Ward Volunteer Appreciation Awards
7/16/2008 to 8/28/2008 (Greely)

The 12th Annual Community Volunteer Appreciation Awards, 4 Award categories: H.R Dick McLaughlin Seniors Award Community Volunteer Award Youth Volunteer Award Kay Johnston Volunteer Award Florence. E-mail Moffatt@ottawa.ca Aug 8th

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