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Exiting Through A Window In An Emergency

December 28th, 2017
Hopefully, this will never happen to you. But, there are circumstances – a fire, for example – when you and your family would need to exit through a window.  It pays to be prepared for that eventuality.  Your first step is to determine which windows are safe to use as an exit. There should be at least one on each level.  The windows you select will need to provide enough space for a person ...

Checklist For WOW-ING A Buyer During A Viewing

December 21st, 2017
  Imagine you were selling your car, and a prospective buyer was on the way over to see it. What would you do? You would probably make your vehicle look as clean and shiny as possible, inside and out.  The same holds true if you’re selling your home and there’s a potential buyer on the way. You want the buyer to be wow’d by your property. Here’s a handy checklist to follow:  Clean every ...

West Vancouver New Listings For Houses For Sale

November 23rd, 2017
There are ten new listings for houses for sale in West Vancouver.  One is in Altamont, three are in Ambleside, one is in the British Properties, one is in Cypress, one is in Cypress Estates, one is in Dundarave, one is in Eagle Ridge and one is in Queens. 1472 Fulton Ave                   3 bedrooms        1,601 square feet                $2,250,0005830 Falcon Rd                    4 bedroom ...

North Vancouver New Listings For Houses For Sale

November 20th, 2017
There are seventeen new listings for houses for sale in North Vancouver.  One is in Boulevard, one is in Edgemont, two are in Forest Hills, one is in Hamilton, one is in Lower Lonsdale, four are in Lynn Valley, one is in Norgate, one is in Queensbury and five are in Upper Lonsdale. 738 Lynn Valley Rd               3 bedrooms        1,787 square feet               $1,198,000198 E 29th St      ...

Common Household Items That Can Cause A Fire

November 17th, 2017
  You never want to smell smoke in your home and realize there’s a fire. That’s why it is important to be diligent about fire safety. Experts recommend that homeowners be especially careful with the following common household items:  Portable heaters. Never leave one in a room unattended. Make sure paper and other combustible materials are well away from these units.  Electronics cha ...

Do Open Houses Still Work?

November 2nd, 2017
  Buyers are using the internet to search for properties more than ever before. In some cases, they can even go on a “virtual” tour of a home using their smartphone or desktop computer. So, you might be wondering if the old-fashioned Open House still works these days?  The answer is yes. Otherwise, you wouldn’t see them advertised. If Open Houses didn’t work, no one would be doing them!  N ...

Should You Buy The Latest Home Automation Gadgets?

October 10th, 2017
  You’re at work when the thought hits you, “Did I lock the door when I left this morning?” You check your smartphone, see that you didn’t, and click the “LOCK” button. Now your house is secure.  That’s home automation for you!  But is home automation a good idea? That depends on a number of factors.  On the pro side, home automation can improve your quality of life. There are automation ...

10 Reasons To List Your Home This Month

October 4th, 2017
  Is selling your property the furthest thing from your mind? Well, here are some reasons for listing your property that you might not have considered.  Your property may be worth more than you think. (It’s difficult to determine market value on your own. I can calculate it for you. Give me a call.) You might qualify for a better home than you anticipate. Perhaps you are tired of your c ...

Barbecue Safety Tips You Should Know

September 19th, 2017
  According to a recent study, the average homeowner pays more attention to kitchen stove safety than they do barbecue safety. But the fact is, a barbecue mishap can be just as devastating. So it pays to know the latest safety tips.  Keep barbecues at least 8 feet away from your house. Check for venture tube blockages regularly (spiders are notorious for spinning webs in there). Clean t ...

3 Reasons To Talk To A Realtor Today

September 12th, 2017
  You might naturally assume that it is most important to talk to a Realtor when you’re selling or buying a home. But there are many other circumstances in which it makes sense to give me a call. Here are a few examples.  1. When you’re at the “thinking about it” stage  If you’re just thinking about selling your home, and haven’t made a firm decision yet, you might feel uncomfortable calli ...
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