Michael Giesbrecht, West Vancouver/BC real estate: Blog

Renovating Green

April 8th, 2007

Definition: Updating your home incorporating materials, design and technology that are sustainable and conservation-minded. Specifically, you should: Install maximum insulation in the area to be remodeled. Install high-efficiency windows instead of those that just meet the energy code. Seal all exterior penetrations in the area being remodeled. Purch ...

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Vancouver Ranked #3 in World

April 4th, 2007

In Mercer's Quality of Living top 50 cities worldwide, Vancouver ranks third behind Zurich and Geneva. See http://www.mercerhr.com/referencecontent.jhtml?idContent=1128060 for all the rankings.

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Sticks and Stones...

March 31st, 2007

Here are some words you will want to avoid in your marketing if you want to stay on the good side of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympics as well as suggested alternatives: '02........................................Tutu '00........................................007 2000.....................................1000 2002.....................................1002 Vanc ...

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Real Estate & the Olympics II

March 29th, 2007

Phase 1 for the Olympic Village will feature a mixed-use community with 1100 residential units, with 250 of them categorized as affordable housing and 100 of them categorized as modest market housing. When it's all done, there will be 5000 residential units, a community centre, boating facility, a number of licensed child-care facilities, 2 out-of-school care facilities, an elementary school ...

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Iranian New Year Celebrations

March 29th, 2007

The 3rd annual Iranian Picinic will be on April 1st at West Vancouver's Ambleside Park, on the all-weather field adjacent to the tennis courts. This event is part of the 2-week Iranian New Year celebrations and activities will include live music, entertainment, food vendors and display booths.

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North Shore Bridge Traffic

March 28th, 2007

$800,000. was spent over the last 2 years on a technical study intending to come up with a solution to the frustrating approaches to the Lions Gate Bridge. The authors looked at 20 different options and came to the conclusion that none of them would reduce commute times. Well, that's how it goes. West Vancouver and North Vancouver are among the best places to live in British Columbia, no ...

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Real Estate & the Olympics

March 28th, 2007

The city of Richmond will be getting $141,000,000. from the sale of land adjacent to the speed skating oval. The property will be developed by Aspac Developments Ltd. (Coal Harbour) and will be a planned community with up to 2000 housing units.

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Multiple Offers

March 27th, 2007

Know what the property is worth.
Know what the property is worth to you.
Talk to your realtor about the best strategy for coming out on top.

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Teaching An Old Dog New Tricks

March 22nd, 2007

If you find yourself living in an older home and are thinking about putting it on the market, here are some suggestions on what you can do to present it in its best light: Paint - Neutral colours are best and this is probably the best investment you will make. Hardwood Floors - I would suggest living room and hallway to start. Hardwood just says quality and class and even having ...

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Homeowner Grant

March 20th, 2007

The basic homeowner's grant is $570, as long as the assessed value of your home is less than $950,000. If you are a senior or a veteran or if you are physically challenged, you may receive an additional $275. The grant is reduced by $5 for every additional $1000 your home is assessed above $950,000. If your home is worth over $1,060,000 there is no homeowner grant for you. Seniors lose t ...

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Mike Giesbrecht

Royal LePage Sussex West Vancouver

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