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303 175 W 1st St North Vancouver, North Vancouver, BC

February 12th, 2016
I just sold this Condo at 303 175 W 1st St North Vancouver, North Vancouver, BC Lower Lonsdale.View this recently sold Condo or see all my home sales

822 Cumberland Crescent, North Vancouver, BC

February 12th, 2016
I just sold this House at 822 Cumberland Crescent, North Vancouver, BC Hamilton Heights.View this recently sold House or see all my home sales

3364 Baird Rd North Vancouver, North Vancouver, BC

February 12th, 2016
I just sold this House at 3364 Baird Rd North Vancouver, North Vancouver, BC Lynn Valley.View this recently sold House or see all my home sales

311 1420 7TH AVENUE, Vancouver East, BC

February 12th, 2016
I just finished uploading this Condo for sale, 311 1420 7TH AVENUE, Vancouver East, BCLOCATION–ONLY UNIT AVAILABLE–Top Floor-LANDMARK BUILDING. 1 BDRM – 671sqft plus 123sqft deck–BBQ Year Round. Secure U/G Parking, South Facing, UPGRADED to INSUITE LAUNDRY (RARE) Renovated in 2014/2015 w/Updated Bath/Kitchen, SS Appliances, HW Floors–Looks fantastic–Vaulted Ceili ...

Keeping Houseplants Alive While You Are Away

February 2nd, 2016
  When you’re out-of-town, there are plenty of kennels and other facilities that will mind your dog or cat. In fact, the pet-care business is booming! However, the same options aren’t available for your houseplants. So what do you do? First, keep in mind that plants can go for several days or even a couple of weeks without water. This frequently happens in their natural habitats. So if you’ ...

What Home Inspectors See That You Can't

January 27th, 2016
  When you make an offer on a home, it’s a smart idea to have a professional home inspector check it out from top to bottom. This inspection will ensure that the property doesn’t have any unexpected “issues”. After all, you don’t want to buy a home only to discover that the roof needs to be replaced, immediately, for thousands of dollars. That being said, you might question whether you real ...

Simple Ways To Reduce Your Monthly Utility Costs

December 23rd, 2015
  Many homeowners think there’s not much they can do about telephone, heating, water and other utility expenses. Sure, you may grumble about a high heating bill one month, but what can you do about it?  Turns out, you can do plenty. There are several ways to reduce monthly utility costs that can save you tens or even hundreds of dollars. For example:  Shop around for a better phone plan. ...

Should You "High-Ball" Your Listing Price?

December 17th, 2015
  One of the most important decisions you make when selling your home is setting the listing price. That can be tricky. After all, if you price your property too low, you leave money on the table — perhaps thousands of dollars. On the other hand, if you price your home too high, many buyers won’t even bother to see it, believing it is too expensive.  Even with that reality, there are some se ...

Top Grants and Rebates For Buyers and Owners

December 17th, 2015
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Making Your Home Critter Proof

November 9th, 2015
  You may love animals, but with the exception of your family pets, you don’t want them in your home. Here are some tips for keeping the wildlife around your property where it belongs: outside.  Don’t place bird feeders too close to your windows. Doing so may cause birds to associate a window with food and therefore try to peck their way inside. Make sure window screens are secure. If yo ...
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