Doc's Friends and Family Newsletter - August 2018

P.A. "Doc" Livingston - Real Estate Professional REALTORĀ®

Blue West Realty

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List of Foreclosures for August 2018

 

Burnaby Attached
Maple Ridge Attached
Richmond Attached
South Surrey White Rock Attached
Vancouver West Attached
Coquitlam Attached
Langley Attached
Cloverdale Attached
Vancouver East Attached
South Surrey White Rock Detached
Tsawassen Detached
Coquitlam Detached
West Vancouver Detached
Vancouver East Detached
Delta Detached
Burnaby Detached
Langley Detached
Maple Ridge Detached
Pitt Meadows Detached

Happy August everyone! Here is this months list of foreclosures... Curious? Call/Text "Doc" at 604-787-7028



Use the Right Paint Finish

 

Ready to paint your home? Be sure to use the right finishes in each room and feature to make the best impact in your home. Using the wrong finishes can backfire for home owners if the wrong ones are used in the wrong spaces. Below, you'll find the most common finishes and recommendations on where they are best applied to.

- PAINT FINISHES - 

Flat is a low-sheen paint with a non-reflective finish that touches up well and hides minor surface imperfections.  It's ideal for low traffic areas, interior walls and ceilings.

Matte has a low luster reflective finish that is durable, easy to clean, touches up well, and also hides minor surface imperfections. It is great for low to moderate traffic areas, such as bedrooms, and interior walls.

Eggshell Enamel has a soft, velvety appearance and is a good choice for moderate traffic areas such as living rooms.

Satin Enamel if you desire a pearl-like appearance, and are painting moderate to high traffic areas or areas that have some exposure to moisture, such as kitchens.

Semi-Gloss Enamel if you desire a sleek, radiant sheen that is great from cabinets and trim, high-traffic areas and high-moisture areas.

Hi-Gloss Enamel creates a brilliant, shiny appearance with a glass-like finish. This is great for high-use surfaces



To-Dos: Your August Home Checklist

 

With the transition from summer travels to the beginning of a new school year (and maybe some back-to-work blues), August can feel like a sudden downshift from the fun of vacation. Stretch out these last days of summer by squeezing in a few more home projects, savoring simple pleasures and, when the time comes, cleaning up the beach toys and preparing the house for a busy fall. Pick from these 13 to-dos to create your perfect August plan.

Read article here...



We made the switch!

 

You've probably heard of it before.. We know we have, and that's why we decided to make the switch and become pioneers in BC by joining the fastest growing cloud based brokerage in North America.. Watch the video by clicking the link below!

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Top 15 Updates To Your Home That Pay Off

 

If you ever wondered what the best rate of return on home renovations would be, look no further. This articles shows you what the top 15 updates are to your home and what the rate of return is for each type of renovation.

Here are the top 5, click on the link below to view the full article.

1. Minor Bathroom Remodel

2. Landscaping

3. Minor Kitchen Remodel

4. Exterior Improvements, like a new door

5. Attic Bedroom Conversion

Top 15 Updates Full Article



No Air Conditioning? 20 Weird, Wacky Hacks to Stay Cool at Home

 

Now that the summer weather is finally kicking in, it's hard to remember that this is the season everyone longs for during the darker, colder months of the year.

If your home doesn't have A/C (or you are choosing to leave it off as much as possible) you can feel stuck, especially when it comes to getting a restful night's sleep.

Thankfully, a number of innovative thinkers have come to the rescue with a long list of tips ranging from absolutely quirky (but they swear they work!) to "why didn't I think of that!?" good old common sense ideas.

Bookmark this quick list of possible solutions and get started on your cool down plan!

Check out the ideas here...



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