Michael Giesbrecht, West Vancouver/BC real estate: Blog

38 1271 Lasalle Pl Coquitlam, BC V3B 7C8, Coquitlam, BC

June 22nd, 2021

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 38 1271 Lasalle Pl Coquitlam, BC V3B 7C8, Coquitlam, BCWelcome home to this fantastic residence in family-friendly Chateau Lasalle, where everyone gets their own bedroom and almost everyone gets their own private outdoor space. You will be delighted by the convenience of a home just steps away from an elementary school, a 10-minute walk from ...

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Kitchen Improvements For Under $100

June 14th, 2021

Is it really possible to improve your kitchen’s look for about the cost of a takeout gourmet dinner with the family? Obviously you’re not going to be able to do anything major, such as replace the cabinets within that budget. But, there are many surprisingly low-budget ways to spruce up the kitchen. Here are a few ideas: Do you have old cabinets? You’d be surprised how much newer the ...

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How Important Are Good Listing Photos?

June 7th, 2021

There are two trends impacting real estate photography that you should know about if you’re thinking of selling this year. First, more than ever before, buyers are relying on pictures to decide whether or not to schedule a viewing. They expect to be able to go online and “tour” your home via the photography. If they don’t form a good impression of your home from the pictures, they may qu ...

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Keeping Mice Out Of Your Home

May 18th, 2021

There’s no doubt about it. Preventing mice from entering your home is much easier than evicting them once they’ve moved in. If you take just a few simple precautions, you can avoid the trip to the store to buy traps or the call to the exterminator. Here’s what the experts recommend: Install mouse-mesh in the drainage slots of exterior brick or siding. There are many types available o ...

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Is Getting Into Your "Dream" Neighbourhood Doable?

May 11th, 2021

Is there a neighbourhood you drive through occasionally and think, “Wow. I’d love to live here. What a fantastic area”? Why don’t you take that thought any further? Maybe you think getting into that neighbourhood just isn’t doable – at least, not right now. Perhaps you’re worried about the home prices or the current lack of homes for sale in that area. Maybe there’s some other reason, ...

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35587 TWEEDSMUIR DRIVE, Abbotsford, BC

May 6th, 2021

I just finished uploading this House/Single Family for sale, 35587 TWEEDSMUIR DRIVE, Abbotsford, BCWelcome home to this fantastic East Abbotsford home! Loads of details to appreciate! Great main floor layout featuring front balcony with sweeping South-West view of Abbotsford plus walk-out to backyard. Three beds and two updated baths plus dining, living and family room areas. Basement offers ...

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How To Improve WIFI Speed In Your Home

May 4th, 2021

These days, just about everyone relies on the internet for work, school, entertainment, shopping, networking, you name it. So, speed and connectivity have become big issues. Ideally, you want a fast, reliable connection — consistently. If you have a router and connect with WIFI, here are some ways to boost the signal: Occasionally unplug your router, wait ten seconds, and then powe ...

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How Emotions Can Get In The Way Of Selling

April 27th, 2021

Like most homeowners, you probably don’t think of your property as just a building with rooms and a backyard. To you, it’s much more than that. It’s a home. When you walk into your dining room, for example, you don’t merely see the table and chairs. You see memories. You recall laughter with family and friends. It’s emotional. That’s what a home is all about. However, buyers don’t wa ...

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901 66 W CORDOVA STREET, Vancouver West, BC

April 14th, 2021

I just finished uploading this Apartment/Condo for sale, 901 66 W CORDOVA STREET, Vancouver West, BC66 W Cordova by Westbank - a boutique concrete building in the heart of Gastown, built in 2012. This super efficient, rarely available 1 bedroom plan is sure to impress. Views from the Port of Vancouver to Mt Baker from your bedroom, living room & oversized covered balcony. Featuring a cheater ...

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Making Your Main Floor Show Well

April 2nd, 2021

Where do buyers form the most lasting impression of a home for sale that they visit? On the main floor! When buyers view a property, they often spend a lot of time on the main floor, thinking and imagining. They visualize cooking in the kitchen, having family dinners in the dining room, and entertaining guests in the living room. They even mentally calculate how their furniture will fit! ...

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Mike Giesbrecht

Royal LePage Sussex West Vancouver

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38 1271 Lasalle Pl Coquitlam, BC V3B 7C8, Coquitlam, BC

Kitchen Improvements For Under $100

How Important Are Good Listing Photos?

Keeping Mice Out Of Your Home

Is Getting Into Your "Dream" Neighbourhood Doable?

35587 TWEEDSMUIR DRIVE, Abbotsford, BC

How To Improve WIFI Speed In Your Home

How Emotions Can Get In The Way Of Selling

901 66 W CORDOVA STREET, Vancouver West, BC

Making Your Main Floor Show Well

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