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Does Your Home Insurance Cover Everything?

May 10th, 2017
When you suffer damage to, (or the loss of), your home or its contents, you expect your insurance company to help you out. And, most do a good job of doing just that.  Still, it’s a good idea to review your policy with your insurance advisor and find out what’s covered and what isn’t. You don’t want to discover that your policy will not cover the cost of repairing the damage caused by a fl ...

Buying Your Dream Home In A Hot Market

May 2nd, 2017
  Imagine finding the perfect home, only to discover there is serious interest from at least a dozen other buyers. It’s like scrambling for the last piece of cake at a buffet!  Fortunately, there are things you can do to help get the home you want, even in a highly competitive market. Here are just a few ideas:  Only view a few ideal properties at a time. If you see too many, and thus sp ...

After Lull, Vancouver Housing Prices Set For Rebound

April 18th, 2017
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Where To Buy In Vancouver And Surrounding Areas

April 13th, 2017
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West Vancouver New Listings For Houses For Sale

March 27th, 2017
There are seven new listings for houses for sale in West Vancouver.  One is in Ambleside, one is Bayridge, two are in the British Properties, one is in Glenmore, one is in Sandy Cove and one is in Sentinel Hill.965 Kings Ave                       3 bedrooms          1,759 square feet             $1,898,0001135 Keith Rd                       5 bedrooms          2,812 square feet             $2 ...

North Vancouver New Listings For Houses For Sale

March 24th, 2017
There are nineteen new listings for homes for sale in North Vancouver.  Two are in Canyon Heights, one is in Capilano, two are in Deep Cove, one is in Edgemont, one is in Indian River, one is in Lynn Valley, one is in Norgate, one is in Pemberton Heights, two are in Pemberton, two are in Queensbury, two are in Upper Delbrook, two are in Upper Lonsdale and one is in Westlynn Terrace. 1646 Bow ...

West Vancouver New Listings For Houses For Sale

March 24th, 2017
There are fifteen new listings for houses for sale in West Vancouver.  One is in Altamont, four are in the British Properties, one is in Chartwell, one is in Cypress Park Estates, three are in Dundarave, one is in Queens, one is in Sentinel Hill, two are in West Bay and one is in Westhill.2331 Marine Dr                    3 bedrooms          3,156 square feet             $2,898,0001050 11th S ...

How Long Will Your Home Appliances Last?

March 22nd, 2017
  If you’re paying a lot of money for a new washing machine, wouldn’t it be nice to know how long you should expect it to last? There is, of course, no exact formula for figuring that out. Every brand and unit is different. There are however, some broad estimates.  According to an article in Consumer Reports, a washer and dryer will hum along just fine for about 10 years, with a likelihood ...

Important Things To Fix Up Before Selling

March 13th, 2017
  When you’re preparing your home for sale, it’s not unusual to need to fix up a few things around the property. After all, you want your home to look its best to buyers, so that you get good offers, quickly.  What do you need to fix? Here are three categories that will help you create and prioritize your list.  1. Anything that squeaks or creaks.  Is there something in your home that mak ...

How To Take Care Of Your House Like You're Selling It

March 5th, 2017
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