Relocating to the Lower Mainland? When moving long distance, you may want to consider having your vehicle transported professionally. For many families, a car is the second largest investment they have ever made. Getting that investment safely to a new home is an important component of a smooth move. What are my options for transporting a vehicle? A vehicle can …
Home Security – Deadbolts
When securing your home, it’s important to know that all locks are not created equal. Home security professionals overwhelmingly prefer deadbolts to other types of locks because deadbolts are harder to bypass. When choosing a deadbolt, look for one with a full one-inch bolt. You also want to look for a reinforced strike plate with long mounting screws for strength …
Energy Efficiency Checklist for your Home
In this era of rising energy prices and global warming, it makes sense that our homes should be as energy efficient as possible. An easy way to do this is to know where your home is likely to lose energy and then take corrective action to minimize the impact. I have an energy efficiency checklist that I would be happy …
July, 2011: Real Estate Market Update
HOME SALES TAKE SUMMER DIP; PRICES REMAIN STABLE IN THE FRASER VALLEY (Surrey, BC) – The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,322 sales on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in July, an increase of 20 per cent compared to the 1,101 sales during the same month last year, however 17 per cent fewer than the 1,588 sales in …
Gorgeous Chantrell Executive Rancher: $1,787,000
Chantrell Executive family home on large .55 acre with Perimeter Privacy Hedging. This builder’s own masterpiece boasts 2 x 6 construction, built in alarm and intercom, soaring 10 foot ceilings, 4000 sq.ft. crawlspace, concrete tile roof, & more. Fully Renovated in 2011 including professional Interior Decor, gourmet granite kitchen, new dark walnut finished hardwood floors, extensive ornate moldings, new bathrooms. …
Windows
Nothing affects energy loss in your home quite like windows. Winter heat and summer cooling is lost more through poor windows than any other feature in your home. Fortunately, windows are one area where new technology has made a world of difference. New window glazing techniques can often result in more energy efficient windows for your home. The best way …
Attic Ventilation
Attic ventilation is a factor critical to the comfort of your home, yet so few people pay attention to it. In warm weather excess heat found in your attic may lead to deterioration of wood supports due to condensation occurring as a result of inadequate ventilation. In cold weather, moisture laden air may move from the living area to the …
Home Renovations to Increase Real Estate Value
It’s common for homeowners to begin a remodeling job expecting to receive a return in excess of the cost of the remodel. Most homeowners view remodeling as an “improvement”, but the reality is that such projects often only bring the home up to current standards. It’s important to go into a remodeling project with realistic expectations. A home that meets …
Panorama Village Townhouse: Highbrae 3br END UNIT
$394,900. RARE FIND! Gorgeous 3br END UNIT at Highbrae, Panorama Village. Sunny western exposure. Open layout with 9′ ceilings and lots of natural light! Crown moulding & laminate floor. Bright & spacious kitchen w.patio access – perfect for entertaining! Finished basement inc. ensuite, ideal as media room, office, or guest suite. Double side-by-side garage, with 3d vehicle parking outside, & …
Realtors Help “Smooth” The Buying Process
Finding the right home, getting a fair price, calculating mortgage rates, figuring out closing costs – all of these factors make buying a home an often complicated and overwhelming process. However, a REALTOR can guide you through the home buying process and transform this confusing experience into one of the most exciting times of your life. Think of a REALTOR …
No Time Like The Present
If you are tired of renting and have always wanted a home of your own, now is an excellent time to take the home ownership plunge. Attractive mortgage interest rates, government incentive programs and an excellent supply of homes for sale are making the dream of home ownership possible for more would-be buyers. Consider Using Your RRSPs You may want …
Moving Up in the Housing Market
Has the prospect of moving into a bigger and better home been in your plans from the day you first bought your ‘starter’ home? Well, now may be just the right time to make it happen. You may be surprised to learn that the cost of moving up is within your means. The equity you have already built up in …
Things To Consider as a First Time Homebuyer
Are you among the thousands of people in the Fraser Valley who pay rent each month, knowing full well that you will never see that money again? For many, this need not be the case. Instead, why not take that money and build it into an investment that can last a lifetime? Right now there are excellent opportunities for first-time …
Title Insurance
We recommend that you purchase title insurance. Title insurance covers some risks inherant in real estate transactions, such as: Liens, encumbrances, or defects in the title to a property Tax arrears Defects that would have been revealed by an accurate, up-to-date survey Forced removal of an existing structure, other than a boundary wall or fence Work orders, zoning or set …
Buying A Home Is A Sound Investment In Your Future
Why use your hard-earned cash to pay the landlord’s mortgage when you could be using the rent money to buy a home of your own? That’s a question many people ask themselves when they start thinking about moving out of the rental market to home ownership. It’s a big step. For most people, taking out a mortgage is the biggest …