Michael Giesbrecht, West Vancouver/BC real estate: Blog

31 2242 FOLKESTONE Way, West Vancouver, British Columbia

December 20th, 2014

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 31 2242 FOLKESTONE Way, West Vancouver, British ColumbiaWelcome to a luxurious, large, open, one-level, view suite at Panorama Gardens. An immaculate home renovated beautifully by David Alan B Design. Completely redesigned from original 1 bedroom to add guest room, the master bedroom features a 3 piece en suite, built-in closets, & a reading ...

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The Latest on North Vancouver Condos

December 20th, 2014

There are currently 337 condominium apartment homes for sale in North Vancouver, ranging in price from $175,000 for a 583 square-foot 1-bedroom walk-up home in Central Lonsdale, to $2,500,000 for a 3- bedroom, 1,700 square-foot penthouse with sweeping harbour views and a 1,000 square foot terrace in Lower Lonsdale. There have been 201 sales in the last 90 days, with the average sale ...

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The Latest On West Vancouver Condos

December 18th, 2014

There are currently 78 condominium apartment homes for sale in West Vancouver, ranging in price from $269,900 for a 664 square foot 1-bedroom co-op in Ambleside to $8,900,000 for a 3-bedroom, 3,300 square foot waterfront penthouse in Dundarave. There have been 37 sales in the last 90 days, with the average sale price for a 1-bedroom during that time coming in at $499,766 and the medi ...

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Being Safe About Chemicals In Your Home

December 17th, 2014

You would have to visit your local pharmacy or science lab to rival the number of potentially dangerous chemicals in the average home. You likely store everything from fertilizers and acidic cleaners to gasoline and corrosive drain openers. Obviously, it makes sense to ensure that everyone in your home uses and stores such items safely. For example, laundry detergent packs – which ha ...

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The Latest on West Vancouver Single Family Homes

December 16th, 2014

There are currently 358 single family homes for sale in West Vancouver, ranging in price from $348,000 for a 1-bedroom cabin situated on Passage Island to $22,800,000 for a 7-bedroom, 13,000 square foot mansion on a 2-acre estate in Caulfeild. There have been 176 sales in the last 90 days, with the average sale price during that time coming in at $2,570,060 and the median sale price ...

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5 Unusual (But Effective) Home Staging Ideas

December 10th, 2014

"Staging" your home is all about making the space in your home as appealing as possible to buyers. You may already know the basics, such as eliminating clutter. Here are some other tips that are less well known yet very effective: Chandeliers. Surprisingly, these are one of the simplest ways to make a foyer, dining room or living room dramatically more eye-catching. You can buy a good ...

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The Latest on North Vancouver Single Family Homes

December 8th, 2014

There are currently 222 single family homes for sale in North Vancouver, ranging in price from $229,000 for a 4-bedroom 1,300 square foot water-access-only house in Brighton Beach, to $15,488,000 for a 4- bedroom, 7,200 square foot waterfront estate on Beachview Dr. There have been 219 sales in the last 90 days, with the average sale price during that time coming in at $1,229,238 and ...

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317 2800 CHESTERFIELD Ave, North Vancouver, British Columbia

December 3rd, 2014

I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 317 2800 CHESTERFIELD Ave, North Vancouver, British ColumbiaTotally renovated with Quartz countertops, S/S appliances, spacious IKEA closets, gas F/P, tile and wall-wall capacious master ensuite all in 1085 sq ft. Very easy access on street level so no elevator required. Very bright and airy with south facing sheltered patio with your own garden. ...

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