White Rock Real Estate Blog - Your Neighbour. Your Realtor - Danielle Hrasko

How to be a Realtor in 4 Easy Steps

Posted on Jan 22, 2015 in Real Estate Tips

So you want to be a Realtor? It's probably the most common thing I hear after "how's the market doing?". I'm not sure if this is the same in all industries, I myself have never said "You're a doctor? That's interesting as I have always wanted to be a doctor!".

Maybe it's that the process to hold a Real Estate license is fairly simple. With a little...

It's a Great Idea to "Dine Out White Rock"

Posted on Jan 19, 2015 in White Rock Life

I can't claim to be a foodie, but I do love to eat. I also love any excuse to dress up and have a date night! It looks like I may be going out a fair bit over the next few weeks as I can't wait to try out White Rock's “Dine Out White Rock”.

This fine dining festival, running from January 20 through until February 13, offers diners the opportunity to...

Detached Homes Rule for 2014!

Posted on Jan 15, 2015 in Real Estate News

Buyers of detached homes paid more than ever in 2014 for the privilege of owning their own house on their own parcel of land unencumbered by any strata designation. With increases of 8.9%, 5.6% and 15.8% in benchmark, median and average prices respectively, detached houses continue to reward their owners with exceptional returns on their investment...

We All Need a Little R and R

Posted on Dec 17, 2014 in Family

It's wonderful to have great friends, especially ones with vacation homes!

A family friend recently lent the kids and I their cabin on Hemlock mountain, what an amazing retreat! Close enough to the city that you can be settled within a few hours of leaving home but rustic enough to help you feel that you are away from it all.

Hemlock is a quieter mou...

Christmas is Coming - Never Mind the Goose, I'm Getting Fat

Posted on Dec 04, 2014 in Family

Christmas is coming! As the holiday season fast approaches I realize that once again I am unprepared. It seems like every year I shop in a mad panic, buying gifts that I am sure nobody really wants. It's also the time of year where is it most evident that I am NOT Martha Stewart or anyone really close. My cookies are store bought, my tree artificia...

11 Things To Hide When Showing Your Home

Posted on Sep 29, 2014 in Selling Your Home

You've decided to sell your home. Congratulations! Selling your home can be exciting, nerve wracking, fun, and tedious. A huge part of the process will be choosing the right Realtor and deciding on what price to ask for your home. Once that's done it's time to get some potential buyers through.

Before you start showing your home, take a moment to ha...

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