Michael Giesbrecht, West Vancouver/BC real estate: Blog

Winter Is Approaching...Is Your Home Ready?

November 5th, 2014

Autumn winds blow a chilly reminder that winter is fast approaching. Perform the following maintenance tips each fall to protect your property's value and prevent major repairs. Roof, Gutters and Downspouts Rain, ice, snow and wind can all cause damage to your roof and gutters. Now’s the time to trim back all tree limbs and vegetation away from the roof. You also should remove debris, suc ...

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You Don't Notice It...But Buyers Will

November 4th, 2014

Imagine you're viewing a potential new home. You walk in the front door and are instantly impressed. You explore the property room by room and like what you see. Then there's something you notice that's not quite right. An odour. You realize that it's likely cat dander and, now that you've identified it, you smell it everywhere. Suddenly the home doesn't seem as attractive as it did jus ...

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The Latest On West Vancouver Condos

November 3rd, 2014

There are currently 102 condominium apartment homes for sale in West Vancouver, ranging in price from $209,800 for a 470 square foot studio home in Ambleside to $8,900,000 for a 3-bedroom, 3,300 square foot waterfront penthouse in Dundarave. There have been 48 sales in the last 90 days, with the average sale price for a 1-bedroom during that time coming in at $513,515 and the median ...

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Goodbye Stains!

October 30th, 2014

Please click here for stain removal database. This is a really cool resource!

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The Latest On North Vancouver Single Family Homes

October 23rd, 2014

There are currently 285 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 240 sales in the last 90 days, with the average sale price during that time coming in at $1,178,162 and ...

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North Vancouver Condo Update

October 15th, 2014

There are currently 448 condominium apartment homes for sale in North Vancouver, ranging in price from $149,800 for a 650 square-foot 1-bedroom co-op home in Central Lonsdale, to $2,588,000 for a brand new 3 bedroom, 1,700 square-foot penthouse with sweeping harbour views in Central Lonsdale. There have been 195 sales in the last 90 days, with the average sale price for a 1-bedroom du ...

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The Latest On West Vancouver Single Family Homes

October 9th, 2014

There are currently 502 single family homes for sale in West Vancouver, ranging in price from $348,000 for a 1-bedroom cabin situated on Passage Island to $25,000,000 for a 6-bedroom, 7,700 square foot mansion on a 1.5 acre estate in Caulfeild. There have been 194 sales in the last 90 days, with the average sale price during that time coming in at $2,528,750 and the median sale price ...

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Using Candles Safely

October 8th, 2014

Like most home products, candles are safe as long as you use them properly. The problem is thinking that as long as a candle doesn't fall over or come into contact with anything flammable, it is okay. However, according to the National Candle Association (candles.org) there's more you can do to ensure candle safety. Do not place candles where they can be knocked over by pets. (C ...

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The Latest On West Vancouver Condos

October 6th, 2014

There are currently 118 condominium apartment homes for sale in West Vancouver, ranging in price from $209,800 for a 470 square foot studio home in Ambleside to $8,900,000 for a 3-bedroom, 3,300 square foot waterfront penthouse in Dundarave. There have been 41 sales in the last 90 days, with the average sale price for a 1-bedroom during that time coming in at $477,000 and the median ...

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