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

January 23rd, 2017
Read the article here.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Home Improvement For All Budgets

December 13th, 2016
Click here for an excellent article from MoneySense.

West Vancouver New Listings For Houses For Sale

December 12th, 2016
There are ten new listings for houses for sale in West Vancouver.  One is in Altamont, one is in Ambleside, one is in Bayridge, three are in the British Properties, three are in Chartwell and one is in Sentinel Hill.1036 Kings Ave                     4 bedrooms          2,366 square feet             $2,780,0001455 Tyrol Rd                       4 bedrooms          3,027 square feet           ...

North Vancouver New Listings For Houses For Sale

November 9th, 2016
There are ten new listings for homes for sale in North Vancouver.  One is in Blueridge, one is in Boulevard, one is in Calverhall, one is in Forest Hills, one is in Lower Lonsdale, one is in Norgate, two are in Pemberton, one is in Upper Lonsdale and one is in Westlynn.2120 William Ave                       3 bedrooms       1,986 square feet               $1,098,000984 E Keith Rd             ...
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