Dustin Miller

TD Bank dropped its benchmark qualifying rate from 4.94% to 4.79%, which means if you’re looking to buy a home, it’s going to make the qualification process easier! Additionally, the change will mean you can borrow roughly $4,000 (1.2%) more with a minimum 5% down payment on the purchase of a home. With many multiple offer situations right now, the increased affordability will help you compete for the home you want if there’s another party involved.... Questions? Get in touch with me! .. @. .. #victoriaBC #Realtor #RealEstate #discovervictoria #yyjrealtor

Curb appeal! I can’t stress enough how important it is when selling. Here are my top tips! ! Homeowners want a lawn that’s green and free of weeds! I’ve seen it so many times where a buyer would look at the lawn and immediately think to themselves, that’s going to cost a lot to fix. A simple and cost-effective fix; buy a bag of lawn fertilizer, water every night, and make sure you’re pulling weeds from the root to prevent regrowth.... No one wants to buy anything that looks dirty or not maintained. Giving your house a spray down doesn’t seem to be a big thing, but it is. Over time the elements can start to pile up dirt and debris, especially when you live on Vancouver Island! Lighting is everything, and the better you can make it look, the better the first impression! Now hey, you don’t have to go insane with fixtures, but just know the more you invest into them, the more you will get in return as they’ll give a great welcome to any buyer coming for a tour. ! This should be a no-brainer for most, but a quick reminder to mention how important clean windows are because if the showing is on a nice sunny day, it will not only allow more natural lighting into the home, but it will also make the home look newer! #victoriaBC #Realtor #RealEstate #discovervictoria #yyjrealtor

There’s still lots of summer left and why not make the most of it by going camping! Here are the camping spots I recommend. A great option for a weekend away is . A beautiful place away from the city with massive trees, majestic waterfalls, beautiful birds and fascinating fish! In my opinion, they have some of the best hikes in the region!... Home to amazing waterfalls and forest, there are lots of great options for hikes within Sooke Potholes Regional Park or just enjoy the bliss that comes from the river that runs along the edge of the campground. There’s nothing better than sleeping under a starry sky and waking up to the sound of waves hitting the shore. has beautiful sandy beaches, panoramic seascape views, and a self-containing RV/tent area, and is about a 25-minute drive from downtown Victoria. Happy camping, and just remember to stay safe! #victoriaBC #Realtor #RealEstate #discovervictoria #yyjrealtor

Getting a pre-approval on your mortgage ultimately shows sellers that you’re a qualified buyer and that you’re serious. Here are four reasons why you should get pre-approved. ' With most people not paying the full cost of the house up front, you’re able to set budgetary limits and make sure you’re able to afford the home you’re looking at.... With the market as hot as it is right now, there have been tons of competing offers. Consider this; if a seller receives two offers and only one has a mortgage pre-approval who do you think the person selling would go with? 9 times out of 10 it’s the buyer with the pre-approval because to the seller there’s too much risk of the deal falling through due to lack of financing if they were to go the other route. Bargaining and the power to negotiate a better price are the benefits that come with a pre-approval. Since the seller knows the buyer is already qualified, they are more likely to work something out if it means the sale is a sure thing. On average it takes just over a month to seal the deal due to the finalization process, which includes a mortgage approval. When you have a pre-approval in hand it not only speeds up the process but it means financing is already secured so you can jump right into things such as appraisals and inspections. Hope this helps with your home buying process. Questions? Get in touch! .. @. .. . . . #victoriabc #YYJ #Victoria #MortgageAdvice

! Prime retail space along Calgary’s prime retail corridor, Macleod Trail! This is a limited-time opportunity to obtain retail space at warehouse prices! Move your business from an industrial park to a high exposure building on Macleod Trail.... Utilize the space as a show-room for customers and warehouse for inventory with our drive-in bay door. Rates start from $15/square foot per annum. Flexible options from 4,800 square feet to 31,000 square feet. With the incredible road exposure comes a lot of foot traffic that will ensure you more opportunity for new business. This opportunity to obtain retail space at this price won't last long! Get in touch with me today. .. @. .. #victoriaBC #Realtor #RealEstate #discovervictoria #yyjrealtor

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