Mike Giesbrecht

  No one wants to deal with a burglary. How do you reduce the chances of one happening?  Fortunately, burglaries are a well-studied phenomenon — especially by law enforcement. These studies have identified specific things you can do to cut the risk dramatically. Here are some ideas:  34% of home break-ins occur through the front door. Experts recommend investing in a door with a top-quali ...

There are ten new listings for homes for sale in North Vancouver.  One is in Blueridge, two are in Canyon Heights, two are in Lynn Valley, one is in Northlands, and four are in Upper Lonsdale. 515 W Queens Rd                         3 bedrooms               1,755 square feet                $1,288,0001960 Berkley Ave                         4 bedrooms               2,190 square feet           ...

There are ten new listings for homes for sale in West Vancouver.  Two are in Ambleside, one is in the British Properties, one is in Chartwell, one is in Queens, one is in Sandy Cove, two are in Sentinel Hill, one is in Upper Caulfeild and one is in West Bay.1004 Jefferson Ave                          4 bedrooms         2,955 square feet             $2,795,0001175 Inglewood Ave                 ...

There are eleven new listings for homes for sale in North Vancouver.  One is in Boulevard, one is in Canyon Heights, one is in Central Lonsdale, one is in Dollarton, one is in Edgemont, two are in Princess Park and four are in Upper Lonsdale. 118 Sandringham Cr                     3 bedrooms               1,629 square feet                $1,288,0002318 Jones Ave                            4 b ...

There are five new listings for homes for sale in West Vancouver.  Two are in the British Properties, one is in Cypress Park and two are in Dundarave.2465 Skilift Rd                                3 bedrooms          3,996 square feet             $2,488,0002277 Kings Ave                               4 bedrooms          4,040 square feet             $3,888,0001055 Crestline Rd                 ...

There are twelve new listings for homes for sale in North Vancouver.  Two are in Blueridge, one is in Boulevard, two are in Canyon Heights, one is in Central Lonsdale, two are in Edgemont, one is in Queensbury, two are in Upper Lonsdale and one is in Woodlands-Sunshine-Cascade. 324 E Kings Rd                             3 bedrooms               2,082 square feet               $1,449,0002840 M ...

There are twenty new listings for homes for sale in West Vancouver.  Three are in Ambleside, one is in the British Properties, two are in Caulfeild, one is in Cedardale, one is in Eagle Harbour, two are in Glenmore, one is in Horseshoe Bay, two are in Howe Sound, one is in Lions Bay, two are in Queens, two are in Rockridge, one is in Sentinel Hill and one is in West Bay.31 Passage Island     ...

There are thirty-one new listings for homes for sale in North Vancouver.  Two are in Boulevard, five are in Canyon Heights, one is in Capilano, one is in Deep Cove, one is in Edgemont, two are in Forest Hills, one is in Hamilton, one is in Hamilton Heights, five are in Lynn Valley, four are in Norgate, one is in Princess Park, one is in Queensbury, one is in Roche Point, four are in Upper Lon ...

Determining if you should buy a new home or fix up your current one isn’t easy. In fact, the decision can be steeped in so much drama they make reality TV shows about it!  So if you’re considering whether to move or improve, here are three things to consider. 1. Will a renovation truly fix what you don’t like about your property? If you’re tired of a small kitchen, for example, it might not ...

There are six new listings for homes for sale in North Vancouver.  One is in Calverhall, one is in Central Lonsdale, one is in Dollarton, one is in Edgemont and two are in Upper Lonsdale.  1093 Adderley St                         5 bedrooms              2,883 square feet                $1,498,0001155 Moody Ave                          6 bedrooms              2,691 square feet                $ ...