Posted on
July 26, 2017
by
Mike Nielsen
"Failure doesn't mean you're a failure, it just means you haven't succeeded
yet," says Robert Schuller who popularized “Possibility Thinking”.
Posted on
July 12, 2017
by
Mike Nielsen
No Homes for Sale in the Area You Like? Here’s What to Do...
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.
Posted on
July 12, 2017
by
Mike Nielsen
I just sold this Townhouse at 60 15588 32 AVENUE, South Surrey White Rock, BC Grandview Surrey.
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Posted on
July 9, 2017
by
Mike Nielsen
Painting Techniques that Bring a Hallway to Life
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!
Posted on
July 9, 2017
by
Mike Nielsen
I just sold this House at 6820 181 STREET, Cloverdale, BC Cloverdale BC.
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