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How To Cut Your Electricity Bill In Half

February 22nd, 2017

You don’t have to freeze in the winter or start reading by candlelight to reduce your electricity bill. There are many simple ways to use less power with little, if any, impact on your lifestyle. A good place to start is with your electronics. According to the David Suzuki Foundation, “Any gizmo that has a clock, digital timer, remote control or standby mode is sucking energy when it's n ...

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Tax Relief For First Time Home Buyers in BC

February 22nd, 2017

Read the news release here.

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Making An Offer In A Competitive Market

February 18th, 2017

Imagine finding a home you love, making an offer, and then finding out there are other competing offers on the table. Ouch. If you’re looking for a property in a competitive market, it is likely that there will be multiple offers. Even just one can create the risk that you’ll lose the home. So how do you make sure your offer is enticing enough to win over the seller? Here are some ideas: ...

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U.S. Interest In Canadian Real Estate Surges Following U.S. Presidential Election

January 23rd, 2017

Read the article here.

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Your Exit Plan In Case Of A Fire

January 18th, 2017

In almost every movie featuring a house on fire, the actors seem to be able to move around the house and see just fine, while beating back flames with a shirt or coat. Of course, that’s not what happens in real fires. When there’s fire in a home, there is typically complete darkness (because the power goes out) and a cloud of spreading thick, black smoke makes it difficult to see and brea ...

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Will An Open House Help Sell Your Home?

January 11th, 2017

You’ve probably seen signs around the area for Open Houses. You may have even attended a few. These are open invitations for potential buyers to drop by on a certain day and time, to check out the property and get more information. When you’re listing your home for sale, you might wonder whether you’ll need to have an Open House. To answer that question, you’ll need to consider the pro ...

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How To Watch Out For Poisons In Your Home

December 29th, 2016

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 90% of exposures to poisons occur inside the home. Almost all are preventable, if you follow some simple guidelines. Look for the poison label on products you buy. Visually, it’s a skull and cross bones, often (but not always) with the word POISON above it. Don’t make assumptions. Sometimes a seemi ...

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West Vancouver New Listings For Houses For Sale

December 29th, 2016

There are six new listings for houses for sale in West Vancouver. Three are in the British Properties, one is in Caulfeild, one is in Dundarave and one is in Lions Bay.170 Oceanview Pl 3 bedrooms 2,151 square feet $1,050,000560 Knockmaroon Rd 5 bedrooms 2,963 square feet $4,320,0002384 Palmerston Ave 5 bed ...

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North Vancouver New Listings For Houses For Sale

December 27th, 2016

There are eleven new listings for homes for sale in North Vancouver. Two are in Blueridge, one is in Canyon Heights, two are in Central Lonsdale, one is in Hamilton Heights, three are in Lynn Valley, one is in Tempe and one is in Upper Lonsdale. 316 W Queens Rd 2 bedrooms 2,267 square feet $1,268,0002590 Sechelt Dr 4 bedrooms 2 ...

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What Does A Property Surveyor Do?

December 27th, 2016

Property Surveyors, sometimes referred to as land Surveyors, play a vital role in the real estate world. They are the professionals who determine or confirm the exact boundaries of a property. Will you need to deal with a Property Surveyor when selling your home? You might. Sometimes the mortgage lender will ask for a land survey, especially if your property is older and hasn’t change ...

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Mike Giesbrecht

Royal LePage Sussex West Vancouver

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How To Cut Your Electricity Bill In Half

Tax Relief For First Time Home Buyers in BC

Making An Offer In A Competitive Market

U.S. Interest In Canadian Real Estate Surges Following U.S. Presidential Election

Your Exit Plan In Case Of A Fire

Will An Open House Help Sell Your Home?

How To Watch Out For Poisons In Your Home

West Vancouver New Listings For Houses For Sale

North Vancouver New Listings For Houses For Sale

What Does A Property Surveyor Do?

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