Michael Giesbrecht, West Vancouver/BC real estate: Blog

The Role of Energy-Efficient Features When Selling Your Home

August 23rd, 2022

When you’re selling your home, you want to promote those features that will be of highest interest to prospective buyers. After all, the more reasons a buyer has to love your property, the more likely they are to make a great offer. Increasingly, one category of features that buyers are looking for is energy-efficiency. So, if there are specific energy-saving characteristics of your home, ...

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What Will Your Neighbourhood Be Like In 2 Or 3 Years?

August 15th, 2022

There are many reasons why a homeowner might want to move. Examples include upsizing, downsizing, work relocation, or simply desiring a change. However, another popular reason for pulling up stakes is noticing that the neighbourhood is changing in a way that no longer fits your lifestyle goals. For example, say there’s a shopping mall in development nearby. It may not be impacting you now ...

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Downtown Vancouver One-Bedroom Condo Update

July 20th, 2022

Currently there are 127 one-bedroom homes (freehold strata) for sale in the Downtown area of Vancouver (not including Coal Harbour, West End, and Yaletown), ranging in asking price from $499,999 to $1,950,000. The average asking price is $740,407 and the median asking price is $699,000. Asking prices per square foot range from $871 to $2,117. There have been 141 sales in the last 90 days, ...

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What's The "Emotional" Return On Investment Of A New Home?

July 20th, 2022

Chances are, you’ve heard the expression, “Your home is your biggest investment.” For most homeowners, that’s true. So, when you’re shopping for a new home, it’s important to consider the financial ramifications of any purchase. Ideally, you want a home that is likely to increase in value over time. In other words, you want a home with a strong potential return on investment. But dollars ...

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New Endings

June 27th, 2022

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." - Maria Robinson.

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607 607 29 SMITHE MEWS, Vancouver West, BC

June 23rd, 2022

I just finished uploading this Apartment/Condo for sale, 607 607 29 SMITHE MEWS, Vancouver West, BCLofty aspirations are fulfilled in every element of this dramatic 2 level, West & East exposed LOFT w/ 17 ft. ceilings, 2 balconies & seasonal corridor VIEWS of False Creek. Open-plan kitchen w/ stainless steel appliances, gas cook-top & breakfast bar enhance entertaining & the 2 balconies offer ...

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DIY Tips for Making Lawncare Easier

June 20th, 2022

Keeping your lawn, flowerbeds and shrubs looking great enhances the “curb appeal” of your property. However, it can also be a lot of work! Here are some do-it-yourself tips for making these tasks easier and less time-consuming: Add mulch around trees and shrubs. That way, you won’t have to cut grass in those areas, plus you’ll avoid the need to use shears or a trimmer to do the job prop ...

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Can You Afford The Home Of Your Dreams?

June 6th, 2022

Daydreaming about owning something you can’t afford can be fun. Whether it’s a diamond-encrusted watch from Tiffany & Co., or the latest Lamborghini, even the thought of trying one on or going for a test drive can be exciting. The problem with daydreaming, however, is that it’s all-too-easy to dismiss it as just that – a dream. But, what if you daydream about owning a beautiful home in a ...

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