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9 Steps To Finding Your Next Dream Home

February 5th, 2019

If you're thinking ahead to your next dream home, the road you need to take to get there may seem confusing. Do you search for listings online? Drop by Open Houses on the weekends? Call the number on For Sale signs? Let's break it all down! Here are the specific steps you need to take to ensure you find a home that fits your wants, needs and budget. Find out how much your current pro ...

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When A Home Inspector Finds An Issue

February 1st, 2019

Imagine you've found the perfect home. You love it. You've made an offer that's been accepted. So far so good! The only catch? You've wisely made the offer conditional on passing a professional home inspection. What happens if that home inspection reveals a major issue? First, you should know that, depending on the age of the property, a home inspection will typically turn up at least ...

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Taking The Stress Out Of Selling Your Home

January 26th, 2019

For some people, the thought of listing their home for sale is stressful. They worry about all the things they have to do — and all the things that might go wrong. Luckily, it doesn't have to be that way. Here are some tips for making your home sale go smoothly: Give yourself time to prepare. If you're thinking of selling six months from now, start preparing your property now. Do any ...

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Learning and Earning

October 17th, 2018

"If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you." - Zig Ziglar

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How To Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal

October 10th, 2018

Ideally, you would like buyers to wait until they’ve viewed your whole property before they judge it. However, the reality is buyers start forming an impression of your home as soon as they see it from the curb. So it pays to do everything you can to improve your property's "curb appeal". Here are some ideas: You can improve the impact of your landscaping by trimming hedges, removing a ...

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Creating The Ideal Working Relationship With Your Agent

October 2nd, 2018

If you're working with a landscaping contractor, you want to develop a good working relationship with that professional, so you can avoid delays, stress and other issues. After all, the last thing you want is a tree planted in the wrong spot because of a misunderstanding! The same holds true when working with a real estate agent. Whether you're buying, selling, or both, you want the proce ...

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Meeting Obstacles Head-On

September 18th, 2018

"Nothing is particularly hard if you divide it into small jobs." - Henry Ford

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5 Ways To Create Extra Space In Your Home

September 11th, 2018

Is your home feeling a little cramped? If so, there are many relatively inexpensive ways to free up more space. Here are some ideas: Convert traditional into non-traditional space. We’re all familiar with converting a spare bedroom into a home office or kids’ playroom. You can also create space by finding other uses for pantries and walk-in closets. Explore smart storage solutions ...

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Should You Renovate Or Move?

September 4th, 2018

If you need to upsize or you’re simply ready for a change, it’s tempting to consider a major renovation. After all, renovating means you don’t have to go through the process of selling your property and buying another more suitable home. You just fix up the one you’ve got! However, you need to carefully consider the pros and cons of renovating before going this route. You don’t want to in ...

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Barbecue Maintenance That Will Save Your Life

August 22nd, 2018

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more than 160 people are injured each year in BBQ mishaps. That doesn't sound like a lot considering the thousands of people who flip burgers on their backyard grills each year. But, you certainly don't want to be one of those injured! The best way to prevent fire and injury is maintenance. Remarkably, few people are even awar ...

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Mike Giesbrecht

Royal LePage Sussex West Vancouver

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