Casie Menhinick Personal Real Estate Corporation : eXp Realty : Archived blog posts for : January 2023

New property listed in Lillooet, South West

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Casie Menhinick

Posted in Lillooet, South West Real Estate

New property listed in Lillooet, South West

I have listed a new property at 661 COLUMBIA STREET in Lillooet. See details here

Starter Home, Affordable Retirement Living, Investment Property, Staff Housing? This 2 Bedroom home on its own freehold property is located in the Heights of Lillooet. Walking distance to both Lillooet Secondary and Cayoosh Elementary. Updates include vinyl windows, pellet stove, vinyl flooring and updated bathroom. Extra storage in Lower Level to keep your bikes, SUP, kayak. Garden shed in back and lots of room for the hobby gardener too! Silver Label completed 2022

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New property listed in Ashcroft, South West

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Casie Menhinick

Posted in Ashcroft, South West Real Estate

New property listed in Ashcroft, South West

I have listed a new property at 1423 PEARS PLACE in Ashcroft. See details here

2006 Home with 2 Bedroom In Law Suite offers many recent updates by current owners. Featured updates include new appliances (Upper), new High efficiency Furnace with AC with advanced air flow, new 9 zone i/g irrigation, landscaped, new dining gazebo, new BBQ gazebo, new front porch and stairs (composite) with metal railings, new Hunter Douglas Blinds, New High-Profile Toilets, new garage door, motor and flooring. This home has an RV hookup with on site Sani dump, natural gas fireplace (lower) and outdoor BBQ connection. The shed has been finished and insulated to R-16. Beautiful view from living room looking towards the Ashcroft Pool Park. Upon entry you are warmly greeted with the calming color and open concept living. Enjoy your walks to Desert Hills Farm for abundant local produce. How would you use the 2 Bedroom In Law Suite with separate entrance? Supplement your retirement or consider multigenerational living? Check out the 3D and Video Tour.

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9 Things you can do in a Weekend to Increase Home Value

Posted on January 24, 2023 by Casie Menhinick

9 Things you can do in a Weekend to Increase Home Value

Looking to finally sell your current house and move to your dream home? Or maybe you just want to improve your place and reap the benefits of an outstanding property later on? Whichever side of the fence you’re on, there are lots of simple value-adding tricks you can do to give your humble abode an edge.

To help you add some pizzazz to your place, we’ve rounded up a list of simple weekend projects you and your family can take on to spruce up your home.

1. Apply a fresh coat of paint

Perhaps the simplest, most surefire way to liven up any home is to apply a fresh new coat of gorgeous paint. Not only does it instantly increase the value of any property, but it gives the house a brand new look & feel.

Don’t be afraid to shake up your palette and experiment with colors you haven’t tried. For a more contemporary look, you can always count on neutrals. But don’t stop there – maybe add a vibrant color that will pop and bring life to the place.

Whatever route you go for, a fresh coat of paint will always be a good task to undertake.

2. Beautify your garden

Sprucing up your existing garden with a couple of new plants and flowers will surely make your house look fresh and wonderful. If you’re looking for something you can immediately do this weekend, why don’t you visit a local nursery to purchase your new plant collection?

However, if you want a project that’ll potentially increase your house’s appeal for a longer time, we suggest planting a few trees, starting a new herb garden, and maintaining a fabulous flower garden. Although these will take longer than a weekend, these’ll make for great projects under the warmth of the sun.

3. Refresh your kitchen

There’s no doubt that the kitchen has become one of the most valuable parts of the house. Apart from being the place where delicious home-cooked meals are whipped up, this also easily becomes a hub for socializing when you have guests over.

Just by doing some easy weekend projects, you’ll be able to liven up that adorable kitchen of yours:

Put on a fresh coat of light-colored paint on the walls
Repaint or refinish kitchen cabinets
Work with new tile backsplash
Try assembling a concrete kitchen top

4. Give your laundry room a makeover

A good clean-up and organization will go a long way for your laundry room, making it more of a place of relaxation instead of chores. Consider adorning the area with scented candles, a fan, or even a nook for a moody break time while waiting for the laundry. Some plants will help add some laidback notes too, turning it into a space of life rather than just for utility.

The laundry room is an underrated asset of any home. It keeps our sheets and clothes clean, so it makes sense to give it some good ol’ makeover.

5. DIY bathroom makeover

As years go by, the bathroom often gets left out of style. Outdated fixtures, tacky paint scheme, maybe a bit of troublesome hardware. Or who knows, maybe it just needs some cleaning.

Here are some tips on how you can liven up your bathroom easily:

Update and use similarly-themed fixtures/knobs/handles
Clean the floors and yes, even the grout
Add some plants for a feeling of freshness
Get some lively lighting, like an accent light or two.
Apply a fresh coat of paint

6. Start spring cleaning

Since Spring is in full swing, why not take advantage of the warm energy to raid your closets, pantries, garage, and everywhere else for a decluttering session?

Time to tackle those storage boxes you’ve been dreading to clean up. Don’t worry, you can be eco-friendly by donating or recycling your pre-loved valuables. Not only do you get to clean up your space, but you get to give your unused things a second chance at life.

7. Personalize your mailbox’s look

In the age of lightning-speed connectivity, yes, it’s still worth it to update your mailbox’s look. For a more personalized feel, try painting its body with your favorite color. You can even get the rest of your family to contribute to the design and turn it into artwork.

8. Update light fixtures

We’re in the modern era, so it’s probably about time to upgrade your old light fixtures and get with the times. You can add a hanging lamp down the kitchen table or island to give a more warm and inviting mood, or maybe add accent lamps in the living room for that cozy feeling.

Lighting inside a room is essential as it sets the mood for all occasions, so don’t neglect it.

9. Install smart home features

The houses of the future have officially arrived. The best part? Yours can turn into a smart home, too.

The use of smart technology at home has been skyrocketing as tech becomes more and more integral to our lives. Adding any smart feature to your home, big or small, makes a difference. Not only does it make life just a bit simpler, but also attracts a new market for your house down the road.

You can start small and just try it out, maybe with a smart lighting setup or a smart thermostat – cold or warm in a flick of a finger.

Ready to add value to your home?

We hope you found these home weekend project ideas useful. Doing any of the ones listed will not only add value to your property but also, it’s a chance to learn so much more about your house and what it needs.

Put those handiness skills to work this weekend! And remember to enjoy the place you live in, it’s your home.

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New property listed in Ashcroft, South West

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Casie Menhinick

Posted in Ashcroft, South West Real Estate

I have listed a new property at 25 807 RAILWAY AVE in Ashcroft. See details here

Welcome to Villa Frontera in Central Ashcroft a quiet well managed 55+ community. This 2 Bed/2Bath rancher has been beautifully maintained and includes a recently replaced furnace, hot water tank and air conditioner. You will also note upgraded stainless steel fridge and stove with double ovens. Oak floors throughout both bedrooms, hallways, dining room and living room amplified by the warmth of the natural gas fireplace. Beaming in with sunshine this unit offers a spectacular river view. Double car garage w remote as well as additional storage in the unit. Roof was replaced in 2021. Rentals allowed and pets with restrictions.

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Private Client Services

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Casie Menhinick REALTOR®ABR®SRES®CLHMS®

PRIVATE CLIENT SERVICES CUSTOMIZED FOR YOU!

I would love to hear about your real estate plans for 2023 and how I may be able to assist you further. I am always just a click away and never too busy for your questions or referrals. 2023 is moving forward to be a good market for buyers with lower prices, not as many multiple offers on properties, enough time for conditional contracts again and more negotiating room on prices. Basically every wish you had as a home buyer in 2022!

Private Client Services area a valuable resource for today's buyer as it gives you first access to all listings before they are published on Realtor.ca. It also saves you time as only your selected criteria will be sent to you and you do not have to continually login to search worrying you may miss the perfect property. An email will be sent to you in real time as soon as a new listing is published to the mls by a real estate agent. Private Client Services (PCS) can be customized to be as broad or as specific as you choose.

I have access to so many areas on my portal and would love to share that with you.

As an ABR®(Accredited Buyers Agent), I love working with buyers and would love the opportunity to discuss anything real estate with you. Did you know that there is not fee to work with me as a buyer! Even if you are just following the market and need an update give me a shout. I can set you up for monthly market reports for your specific area.

Remember that Private Client Services is your very own web based page that we setup together. It uses your criteria for location, price, bedrooms etc. and will email you a list of properties that match your specifications, not only that but you learn about new properties before they hit mls.ca. In today's market of low housing inventory that could be the difference in getting your home or losing out. Yes, we still have low inventory!

It's free and there is no obligation whatsoever, you can cancel anytime or request the criteria be changed anytime. You can even choose to self manage your search options.

To sum things up:

If you would like access to Private Client Services reach out! casie@interiorrealestate.com or call/text 778-209-0305. We will start by reviewing the updated Disclosure of Representation in Trading Services so you can be assured everything we discuss is secure and confidential. Then, let me know what you are searching for or if you want to have market updates.

You will receive an email upon registration, which will contain login details to activate the account. Membership is free and allows you the chance to decide for yourself, without cost or obligation if the services offered are right for you.

The system continuously checks for new properties and price changes—in real time.

You will be notified by email immediately when a new property comes to the market matching your entered search criteria.

The information you provide here is confidential and will not be sold or shared with anyone.

You can Unsubscribe from this system at any time by clicking “Unsubscribe”.

Let's get started:)

I look forward to hearing from you!

Cheers,

Casie

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