I live on a large property in the Fraser Valley and love and appreciate nature in all its forms. A very large part of that appreciation must involve taking responsibility for the proper care of it. Trees are living things that add beauty and function to our environment. They breath in carbon dioxide and breath [...]
It has been announced that starting on January 1, 2018, Canadian homebuyers will meet stiffer guidelines in order to qualify for a mortgage with a federally regulated mortgage lender. According to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Canada, it was confirmed October 2017, that starting next year, all borrowers; even those who [...]
“My team and I decided to put together some information to help home buyers. Whether a first time home buyer, buying property, empty nesters' downsizing or selling a house, knowledge is power! We will do our best to help you to be able to afford to participate in the crazy, busy, lucrative real estate [...]
As a professional realtor, I am always interested in obtaining more knowledge for all things to do with house and home. These are a few tips I have found very helpful for all of us to stay cool this summer. I don’t know about you—but I love the hot summer weather—but only when I am [...]
You have received an offer on your residential property for sale and agreed to a very satisfactory price with the buyer. Congratulations! Time to prepare your house for inspection. Once the papers have been signed, you move on to an inspection. A successful report is the last step to the final sale. Joan Hansen [...]
1. I know that selling your family home can be an extremely emotional experience for everyone involved. Your home holds so much treasured history. The marks showing the children's height measurements on the laundry room door frame, memories of all your sweet pets and all the birthday and Christmas celebrations. The neighbors you will [...]
