Archived blog posts for : 2017

Open House. Open House on Saturday, July 22, 2017 12:00PM - 2:00PM

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Darin Germyn

Posted in: King George Corridor, South Surrey White Rock Real Estate

Property Photo: 13 2733 PARKWAY DR in Surrey

Please visit our Open House at 13 2733 PARKWAY DR in Surrey.

Open House on Saturday, July 22, 2017 12:00PM - 2:00PM

OPEN SAT July 22 12-2pm. You found it! You will love Parkway Dr, surrounded by mature trees in a quiet community just block to Sunnyside Park and outdoor swimming pool. This 3 bedroom and recroom home has been repainted head-to-toe including all trim and crown. The spacious kitchen has great south facing sunshine through the patio sliding doos and boasts new appliances and tons of counter space. You will love the generous sized bedrooms but your favourite part will be the downstairs recroom with sliding door out to your private patio and yard. 2 dogs, 2 cats or 1 of each, no size or breed restriction. Be sure to check out the EXCLUSIVE online open house on Realtors website or virtual tour link provided. You found it!

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New property listed in Central Park BS, Burnaby South

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Darin Germyn

Posted in: Central Park BS, Burnaby South Real Estate

Property Photo: 14 4238 BOND ST in Burnaby

I have listed a new property at 14 4238 BOND ST in Burnaby.

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OPEN Sat July 15, 1-3pm. This is the one you do not want to miss, featuring a 4th room on the lower level with FULL bathroom. This 2 level plus basement has tons of upgrades including new laminate/tile work and fresh paint throughout, Samsung steam washer and dryer, 50 gallon HW tank, and composite decking on your South facing, private patio. Located just a short walk to Metrotown, Central Park, Patterson Skytrain station and 2 blocks to Chaffey-Burke Elementary, this is the perfect family friendly location. Emerald Gardens is well taken care of with new windows. Be sure to visit the online open house on the Realtors website or the virtual tour link provided!

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Open House. Open House on Saturday, July 15, 2017 1:00PM - 3:00PM .

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Darin Germyn

Posted in: Central Park BS, Burnaby South Real Estate

Please visit our Open House at 14 4238 BOND ST in Burnaby.

See details here

Open House on Saturday, July 15, 2017 1:00PM - 3:00PM .

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Open House. Open House on Sunday, July 16, 2017 11:00AM - 1:00PM .

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Darin Germyn

Posted in: Central Park BS, Burnaby South Real Estate

Please visit our Open House at 14 4238 BOND ST in Burnaby.

See details here

Open House on Sunday, July 16, 2017 11:00AM - 1:00PM .

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Painting Techniques that Bring a Hallway to Life

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Darin Germyn

Posted in: Bring a Hallway to Life , Darin Germyn , Macdonald Realty LTD , Painting Techniques

Some people don’t give hallways much thought when painting and decorating. Instead, they focus on rooms.

The fact is, a great looking hallway can have the same, if not more, impact than the most eye-catching family room or bedroom, especially when you need to go through the hallway to get there!

Here are some painting tips that can bring a dull hallway to life:

Paint the hallway the reverse of the rooms around it. If the rooms are dark, use light colours in the hall. If the rooms feature simple colours, consider being more dramatic in your choice of hallway paint.
In a longer hallway, using two shades of the same colour on perpendicular walls can make the space seem less tunnel-like. (The darker shade goes on the shorter walls.)
Darker colours can work well if the space is well-lit and there are few, if any, shadows cast.
If you decide to paint the halls white, select an off-white or eggshell white. Avoid stark white as it will reflect light in a way that’s unpleasant.

One more tip: Pictures can go a long way in making a hallway look inviting, regardless of the wall colour.

Good luck with the painting!

Until nex time,

Darin

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No Homes for Sale in the Area You Like? Here’s What to Do...

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Darin Germyn

Posted in: Darin Germyn , Homes In Area You Like , Macdonald Realty LTD , No Homes For Sale

Imagine there’s a neighbourhood you’d love to live in someday, but, every time you drive through, you rarely, if ever, see a For Sale sign. It’s as if homes get gobbled up by buyers the moment they get listed.

It’s true, properties do tend to sell quickly in desirable, in-demand neighbourhoods. Does that mean you’re destined to either hope for a lucky break or miss out on ever living there?

Fortunately, no. There are practical things you can do to increase your chances of getting into that neighbourhood.

Your first step is to find out the kind of new home you can afford. You want to get your financial ducks in a row so when a listing does come up in the area, you’re able to respond quickly. Find out the average price range of homes in the neighbourhood. Then, if necessary, talk to your lender or mortgage broker.

The second step is to get your current property ready for sale. You don’t necessary need to list it now, but you want to be in a position to do so quickly, if necessary. You may need to clean up and declutter, get repairs done, and spruce up your home in other ways.

The third step is to talk to me.

You see, listings in popular neighbourhoods often move fast. By the time you see them advertised on the internet, they may be gone. I can closely monitor listings in that area for you, so the moment one comes up that meets your criteria, you can be alerted. This greatly increases your chances of getting that home.

So if there is a dream neighbourhood you’d love to get into, give me a call.

Until next time,

Darin

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The Cost of Waiting to Buy a Home - July, 2017

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Darin Germyn

Posted in: Cost of Waiting to Buy , Darin Germyn , Macdonald Realty LTD , Waiting a Year to Buy a Home

Did you hold off purchasing a home for whatever reason?

Saving some more money for a down payment?
Waiting for a raise at work?
Exiting a rental agreement?

The average detached home in the Fraser Valley (Abbotsford all the way to North Delta) in the last calendar month, year over year, went up over 8.5% from June 2016 to June 2017.

Check out the infographic below.

The biggest question potential purchasers want to ask themselves is, "Is waiting really the best option?"

If you are saving for a down payment, can you save more in a year than the property's price is raising? Likely not...

The numbers are staggering and intimidating, yet the best thing you can do is know what is possible in your current situation. Have you talked to a bank or mortgage professional about financing? Have you spoke with your Realtor regarding a purchase? If not, now may be a good time to get pointed in the right direction.

Until next time,

Darin

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Open House. Open House on Sunday, July 9, 2017 11:00AM - 1:00PM

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Darin Germyn

Posted in: King George Corridor, South Surrey White Rock Real Estate

Please visit our Open House at 13 2733 PARKWAY DR in Surrey.

See details here

Open House on Sunday, July 9, 2017 11:00AM - 1:00PM

OPEN HOUSE SAT July 8th, 1-3pm or Sun July 9, 11-1pm. You found it! You will love Parkway Dr, surrounded by mature trees in a quiet community just block to Sunnyside Park and outdoor swimming pool. This 3 bedroom and recroom home has been repainted head-to-toe including all trim and crown. The spacious kitchen has great south facing sunshine through the patio sliding doos and boasts new appliances and tons of counter space. You will love the generous sized bedrooms but your favourite part will be the downstairs recroom with sliding door out to your private patio and yard. 2 dogs, 2 cats or 1 of each, no size or breed restriction. Be sure to check out the EXCLUSIVE online open house on Realtors website or virtual tour link provided. You found it!

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New property listed in King George Corridor, South Surrey White Rock

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Darin Germyn

Posted in: King George Corridor, South Surrey White Rock Real Estate

I have listed a new property at 13 2733 PARKWAY DR in Surrey.

See details here

OPEN HOUSE SAT July 8th, 1-3pm. You found it! You will love Parkway Dr, surrounded by mature trees in a quiet community just block to Sunnyside Park and outdoor swimming pool. This 3 bedroom and recroom home has been repainted head-to-toe including all trim and crown. The spacious kitchen has great south facing sunshine through the patio sliding doos and boasts new appliances and tons of counter space. You will love the generous sized bedrooms but your favourite part will be the downstairs recroom with sliding door out to your private patio and yard. 2 dogs, 2 cats or 1 of each, no size or breed restriction. Be sure to check out the EXCLUSIVE online open house on Realtors website or virtual tour link provided. You found it!

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