If you're looking for some fun local activities to do with your family now that Fall is here, there are a variety of great things to do and places to visit. No matter the age of your kids, you're sure to find some fun things to do this Fall. Check out these 5 local activities:

1. Fright Nights at the PNE

Perfect for older kids & those who like a good scare!

For rates & info click here.

2. Stanley Park Ghost Train

A fun & less scary attraction for the family that likes to get spooked.

For info & rates, click here.

3. Visit a Local Farm or Pumkin Patch

There are a variety of local farms with various activities, including hay rides and petting zoos. Each has something a little different to offer.

For a list of local options, click here. 

4. Go Through a Corn Maze

A fun activity for all ages!

For a list of local corn mazes, click here.

5. Haunted Village at Burnaby Village Museum

A great way to combine education with seasonal fun.

For rates and information, click here.

What's your favourite activity to do with your family in the Fall? Do you do something close to home or go for a drive to get to your favourite spot? 

Are you looking for an area close to places your family can visit, such as parks, attractions, museums, etc? Contact me to help you find areas that are perfect for your fammily.

Image Sources:

PNE Fright Nights: 604 Now

Stanley Park Ghost Train: Inside Vancouver

Pumpkin Patch: The Innovation Diaries

Corn maze: Miss604

Haunted Village: Burnaby Village Musuem

If you're interested in certain areas or are thinking about selling, here's the August Snap Stats from the Fraser Valley (I also have information for Abbotsford & Mission if you're interested).

These offer great insight into what's selling, where, and at what price points. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me and I'll be happy to help you get the information you need.

I'm excited to be featuring this beautiful Surrey home again and will be hosting an open house this Sunday from 2- 4pm.

Recently reduced to $1,149,000, 15367 North Kettle Crescent is a stunning 5,000+ square foot home on a large 14,500+ square foot lot. With a 3- car garage, there's room to store an RV or boat with ample room left for other vehicles. Other bonuses include a gym and games room; and the private landscaped property is a gardener's dream.

Come see it for yourself- your dream home awaits!

For more photos and information about this listing, click here.

If you are interested in this property and would like to book  private viewing, or are interested in other homes like it, contact me and I'll help you find the next home that's right for you!

Just reduced!

Come see this beautiful home in a quiet, exclusive neighborhood Surrey neighborhood.

Boasting more than 5,000 square feet in living space with 5 bedrooms & 4 baths on a 14,500+ square foot lot, this home is a great value!

Come see this stunning home for yourself! Featuring...

Curb appeal with a large 3- car garage- with room for an RV or boat!

Large, spacious rooms...

And a large & spacious kitchen...

Make this the perfect home for your family!

To book a private viewing or inquire about this listing, contact me today. If you are intersted in homes like these, I am happy to help you find the one that's right for you!

For more photos and info about this beautiful home, click here.

To see the virtual tour, click here.

According to the recent market report from the FVREB, there was an 11% increase in sales over July last year and a 1.4% above the 10 yea average.

President of the Board, Ray Werger had this to say:

“July’s steady activity is a continuation of what we’ve been seeing all year. Our market has fully recovered from last year’s slump and has returned to what we typically see in the Fraser Valley, which is a steady, consistent market... we’re actually seeing a shortage of listings creating a seller’s market for particular homes."

In July the benchmark price determined by the MLS HPI of a 'typical' single family detached home was $568,300; for Townhouses it is $298, 500; for apartments it was $194,700.

To view the full report, click here.

Do you have questions about what a seller's market means for you? Think this is the time to sell? Contact me to help you sell your home fast & take that next step on the property ladder!

Image Source: Rew.ca

Open house this Saturday & Sunday 1-4pm

7672 211A St, Langley

Have you paid a visit to Yorkson Properties yet?

If you're looking in Langley, here's your chance to find a beautiful new home that's move- in ready for your family.

Welcome to 7672 211A St

Would you like to call somewhere like this home? Come by the open house this weekend or contact me today to view other properties like it.

For more information, click here.

Have you heard of the MLS HPI (Home Price Index)? It's a great tool that measures house price trends in the Greater Vancouver area and other major markets in Canada. 

Developed by 5 of Canada's largest real estat boards (Greater Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Calgary, Toronto, and Montreal), it measures the change in price of housing features.

Other HPI facts:

- It measures pure price changee (inflation or deflation)

- It measures the price of a 'typical' property

- It uses lot size, age, number of rooms, etc to provide accurate information

- Simply enter the area you are interested in, the type of property (residential, detached, etc), and date

to determine the HPI for the property type in the area you are interested in

Click here to check out the HPI.

If you are trying to figure out what you can afford in the areas you love, or want to know what your home is worth, get in touch and I'll be happy to answer your questions!

Image Sources:

MLS HPI Logo- FVREB

Bedroom- Pinterest

Come home to luxury in Yorkson Properties.

If you're looking in the Langley area and haven't already, make sure you take a look at the Yorkson neighborhood. Centrally located in a popular area, this development is selling out fast!

Check out 7655 211B St, an excellent value (just reduced!), this stunning home is move- in ready. With 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, there's plenty of space for the whole family. Here are some of my favourite features about this property:

A beautiful first impression:

Who wouldn't love to prepare a meal in this kitchen?

Spacious open floor plan:

Large & bright bedrooms:

Spa- like bathrooms (how's this for an ensuite?)

What's on your dream home checklist?

Contact me today and let me help you find the home that's perfect for your family.

If you would like more information about this home, click here

For more information about this beautiful home andto view other properties like it, visit yorksonproperties.com. 

I recently came across this interesting article in the July/ August 2014 issue of  Westcoast Families magazine.

How does the area and property type you're interested in stack up against the rest of the Lower Mainland?

For some more market info, take a look at this article from the FVREB for June.

Want to see what your budget can buy in person? Contact me to schedule a meeting or to book a viewing of a property you're interested in.

Image Source: Westcoast Families