Frank Mihal

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #79 - June 10th 2010

Why did this Real Estate Agent even bother sending me this offer?

Frank Mihal video blogs about an offer he just received on one of his surrey listings. The offer came in from another REALTOR and was a offer subject to the sale of the buyer's home. Frank states that this is usually ok if the buyer's home is already on the market or w ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #78 - June 8th 2010

Be carefull when you do this to your townhouse!

Frank Mihal video blogs to let people know that they should get permission from strata if they are planning on building a wall and blocking off half of their double tandem garage, in order to make an extra "room". The wall itself isn't normally an issue, however the electrical etc that is ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #77 - June 5th 2010

There is an Open House thief in the Fraser Valley!

Frank Mihal video blogs to apologize if he seems to hover over you a bit more than usual if you happen to dropp by one of his open houses in the Fraser Valley. There is currently a group of people targeting opens for theft. Frank stresses the importance of homeowners putting away any ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #76 - June 4nd 2010

If you strike oil & gold in your back yard you may NOT be rich!

Frank Mihal video blogs about the ownership of valuables under the surface of your property. In some cases, people in the past have sold their land, BUT kept ownership to anything under its surface. In one of the properties sold by Frank, a man back in 1918 sold off acres ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #75 - June 2nd 2010

CREA updates its 2010/2011 Canadian real estate predictions

Frank Mihal video blogs about CREA's update to its 2010/2011 Canadian real estate predictions. CREA has adjusted its predictions mainly because of BC's lower than expected activity. With The Ontario and BC being the 2 major driving markets for the entire Canadian market, the ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #74 - May 31th 2010

Check this awesome company out if you are making a move!

Frank Mihal video blogs about a Vancouver based company called Frogbox that provides reusable plastic moving boxes and also delivers/picks them up for you as well! It;s a great green company and an awesome idea. If you have any questions or comments feel free to contact Frank at ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #73 - May 12th 2010

People always ask me this when listing property!

Frank Mihal video blogs to answer the question that someone asked him again earlier in the day about if he advertises his listings in the newspaper. He simply states that he does not, as he chooses to spend his advertising & marketing dollars where it will have the highest impact and whe ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #72 - May 7th 2010

Pesticide use in Surrey in now prohibited!

Frank Mihal video blogs about the new bylaw Surrey city council voted on and passed unanimously last monday. The new bylaw restricts the use of pesticides in the city on both private and city property. There are of course a few exceptions (ie: rodent infestation). Frank thinks this is a great ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #71 - May 5th 2010

April 2010 Real Estate Stats

Frank Mihal video blogs about the most current real estate stats for the Fraser Valley market. The stats package was released yesterday afternoon from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board and reported that both sales and listings were up from the previous month, giving buyers a great selection to choose from ...

Fraser Valley Real Estate Video Blog #70 - May 4th 2010

Fresh bread makes your home sell faster?

Frank Mihal video blogs about how some people watch way too much HGTV! He shares how he just finished doing a showing at a home where there was a fresh loaf of bread just baked and left on the counter and cinnamon sprinkled on the burner... a tip that had been on a HGTV episode. Frank feels this ...