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School Choices in the Saunders Community

Posted by Michael Lepore on April 20, 2012 | No Comments

Saunders Secondary School catchment is split.  If you are in the neighbourhood West of Garden City, your Secondary School is Hugh McRoberts. East of Garden City, you will be in the Matthew McNair catchment.

They’re great schools.  McRoberts is called a dual-track school, which means it offers both English and French Immersion for students in grade 8-12.  Matthew McNair Secondary is recognized for its outstanding music and theatre departments.  McNair Mini School is  a program designed  for academically motivated students with an enriched course of studies.

McRoberts Secondary  is adjacent to South Arm Community Centre and Park which has great sports fields, programs, seniors’ activities and an outdoor pool with waterslide.

The elementary school in the Saunders neighbourhood is Walter E. Lee.

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Renovations With The Best Returns

Posted by Michael Lepore on April 12, 2012 | No Comments

If you are thinking of putting your home up for sale, chances are, there are some updates and renovations you may want to do before it goes up on the market. Do you know what renovations and updates will bring you the biggest return on your investment?

We see many homes and we know what things can turn a home from a maybe-sell to a sure-sell. While some renovations such as updating the kitchen or the bathroom may require a trained professional and a bigger investment, there are still some things you can do yourself to increase a home’s resale value, and also increase a home’s saleability.

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