It's been a busy couple of weeks and I'm excited to announce that we have sold 3 houses in the past 2 weeks at Yorkson Properties!

If you are looking for a beautiful home in the Langley area, you need to check out this STUNNING development.

I will be on location this Sunday to help you select your dream home. If you would like to learn more about living in Langley, the Yorkson Properties development, or have any other questions about buying or selling in the Fraser Valley, get in touch and I'll be happy to help!

Why should you work with a realtor? Becasue we can help with every step of the process!

Make your home buying (or selling) experience a positive one!

Find something to do with your family this Summer right here in beautiful BC!

It's almost that time of year that parents both dread and look forward to: Summer Vacation! It's a great opportunity to spend quality time together, but it can be challenging to find activities for the whole family- especially if you've got a tight budget to work with.

We're so lucky living here in BC that we have so much natural beauty- and with it lots of outdoor activities. No matter where you're coming from or where you want to go, there's something here for everyone. Check out this great list of Family Fun Activities from Hello BC:

I love spending time outside with my kids and we enjoy lots of different activities. If you're wanting to know more about what there's to do in different communities to help you determine if an area is right for you, get in touch and I'll be happy to help!

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There is plenty of conversation around the Vancouver market, it's popularity with international investors, and growing lack of affordability. If you've been trying to wrap your head around the prices in local areas, this article by Barbara Yaffe of the Vancouver Sun might shine some light on these concerns for you.

'Globalized' real estate market driving Vancouver prices

If you would like recent market information from local neighbourhoods in the Fraser Valley, click here. If you have any questions, contact me and I'll be happy to help.

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If you've been looking for your dream home in Langley, look no further than this STUNNING home. With 7 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and just under 6,000 square feet of space, you'll have plenty of room for the family & lots of room for guests. Take a look at this beautiful home and you'll fall in love!

A beautiful first impression!

Spacious great room...

How about this GOREGOUS kitchen?

Family movie nights await!

For more information about this listing, click here.

Contact me today to book a viewing of this beautiful Langley home!

Lately I've been sharing about my love of flipping houses. Our family recently moved from our previous flip into our new current project which we plan to complete over the next year or two.

Since we're well on our way into Spring, I thought it would be a good time to talk about the importance of curb appeal when getting ready to sell your home. Whether from a home owner's or flipper's perspective, a small investment and attention to detail can add value to your home and make it more appealing to buyers.

A little landscaping & TLC to the outside of your home can go a long way- for example, an average investment of $564 can increas value by $1,777- an ROI of 215% according to the Home Gain National Home improvement Survey. 

Here are 5 great tips to help get you on your way:

As always, I am happy to share my experience with you. If you are thinking about investing in property to flip, get in touch and I will be happy to help you find a project property!

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Good news! The stats are out from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board for April and things are looking good for buyers and sellers.

Here's some points from the FVREB report:

- Total sales in April increased 8% year over year and 17% over March, respectively

- New listings increased 13% year over year and 7% over March, rspectively

- The ratio between sales and active listings in April was the highest in 3 years- a sign of a healthy housing market

- Average days on market: Detached: 43; Townhomes: 47; apartments: 59; all property types selling faster than those recorded in April 2013

For more info from the report, click here. If you have any questions let me know, I'm always happy to help.

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If you're looking for a new build that's move in ready & a perfect place to create a family home, I am excited to share this beautiful property in Chrystal Downs, Langley. Boasting nearly 4,000 square feet, this spacious home has plenty of room for a growing family.

For more information or to book a viewing, contact me today!

I love spending time with my family, especially when we get the chance to create something together. Whether it's a craft project that will get displayed with pride in our home or unique art to put in their rooms, there are so many great ideas out there. With the Summer Holidays coming up quick, I thought it would be a good time to suggest some ideas to help keep the kids occupied. One of my favourite ideas is displayed below, but you can check out the complete list from HomeDit here. Happy crafting!

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Here's the latest information for the Fraser Valley real estate market. If you would like to know more about specific areas, please contact me and I would be happy to answer your questions.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Mother's Day!

Show your Mom how much you love her & enjoy some quality time together.

I grew up in a family that flipped houses. My husband and I have continued this tradition with our family and have structured our goals around how our hard work can help us achieve them. It can be a lucrative opportunity for the right people, but it's not how it looks on tv.

Flipping houses takes planning and organization- financial & otherwise- hard work, and patience. You have to be prepared for the unexpected and have a back- up plan if a project becomes more complicated, time consuming, and/ or expensive than expected. I recently came across a great article by MSN Real Estate about the reality of flipping houses. It's worth a read if this is an avenue you're considering.

If you are considering flipping houses or purchasing income properties, I would be happy to sit down and discuss what is involved.

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Now that we're into the heart of the busy season in the real estate market, it's important to differentiate your house from the competition. Boost your home's value and appeal to buyers by making some improvements and upgrades. Here are 10 tips from This Old House to help you on your way

1. Create Space

Make rooms bigger and improve the flow of the house from room to room

2. Prune, Limb, & Landscape

An investment in the yard & creating curb appeal can boost property value and make it more appealing to buyers

3. Let in the Light

To enhance your spaces, use natural light whenever possible; use bright light to make rooms feel bigger and soft light to add warmth

4. Don't put off Care & Maintenance

Get back to basics and make sure minor repairs are done; focus on things such as plumbing, gutters, the furnace, and windows

5. Go Green

Consider replacing aging heating & air cooling systems to improve efficiencies and decrease the cost of running the house and take advantage of tax benefits

6. Home Begins at the Front Door

Make a good first impression & make sure your front door & entry are tidy and welcoming (Think: Is the doorbell working? Is there an overhang to shelter from the elements?)

7. What's Under Your Feet?

Spending some money on quality flooring and/ or addressing minor fixes such as squeaky floor boards & broken tiles can impress buyers and equal a good ROI

8. Easy Bath Upgrades

Make inexpensive upgrades & improvements to freshen bathrooms, such as removing rust stains, replacing chaulking, replacing door knobs & pulls, and update faucets

9. Neutral Wall Colours

Depersonalize & freshen rooms with a coat of fresh paint in neutral tones that will appeal to a broad range of buyers

10. Remove the Question Marks from Your House

Remove/ replace dated decor such as '50s wallpaper, shag carpeting, and other items that may discourage buyers (think of cracks in concrete steps, peeling paint, etc.)

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