We have a long weekend coming up soon to celebrate the province we live in.

What are you going to do to celebrate beautiful BC?

Here are a few suggestions that you can enjoy with your family for free (well, except for the parking!)

Granville Island is a popular family favourite

1. Stroll around Granville Island

A popular favourite & lots of unique places to visit

2. Take a walk through Stanley Park

World famous and beautiful

3. Hike the Grouse Grind

Great for the active family

4. Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge

A free alternative to the Capilano Suspension Bridge

5. Play disk golf at Queen Elizabeth Park

A fun activity in a beautiful spot combining frisbee & golf

Hiking the Grouse Grind- a fun challenge!

For more great ideas, check out this article by Tourism Vancouver. 

What's your favourite thing to do where you live? I'd love to hear from you!

If you're curious about what makes different areas and neighborhoods unique, contact me today and I'd be happy to help you find your perfect little slice of this beautiful province we call home!

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Granville Island- Par- BC

Grouse Grind- Grouse Mountain

If you're curious about how the local market is doing in the Fraser Valley, here are the Snap Stats from June.

These are a great resource for anyone curious about what homes in their area are selling for and to help you see what price points you're looking at in areas you may want to move.

I also have information for Abbotsford & Mission.

If you would like more information about any of the areas in the Fraser Valley contact me and I'll be happy to help you figure out how to price your home to get it sold fast, find a home in the area you love (and let you know what prices are like in that area), and make sure everything goes as smooth as possible.

Who doesn't love a little luxury?

Wouldn't you love to come home to this stunning sight? 

What a nice reward after working all day!

Centrally located close to schools, parks, and shopping in a quiet & beautiful neighborhood, this home is a gem! 

Enjoy this virtual tour...

Property Highlights:

5 bedrooms - 4 bathrooms

5,000+ sq ft living space

Rec room, gym & games room

Triple car garage with RV parking 

Spacious deck & covered patio

Large, private lot 

For more listing information, click here. 

Would you like to see this beautiful home for yourself?

Contact me to book a private viewing!

It's been busy busy around here! 

I'm excited to announce another sale in the Yorkson neighborhood!

It may not look too exciting right now, but pretty soon it will look more like this...

(These photos are from a completed home in Yorkson just to give you a preview!)

Are you looking for a new build?

Or maybe an older home with fresh & contemporary upgrades?

Contact me and I'll be happy to help you find a home that's right for you!

The stats are in from the FVREB for June 2014. It's always a good idea to know how the local market is doing, especially if considering a purchase and/ or a move in the near future.

Here are some report highlights:

- Surge in demand for single family homes and townhomes in most Fraser Valley communitites

- #1 buyer is families with children 

- The benchmark priice for a 'typical' residential property as tracked by the MLS home price index (detached, towhouse, and condos combined) increased 1.3% over June of last year

- The benchmark price for towhouses decreased 0.3% over June of last year according to the MLS HPI

Says Ray Werger, President of the Board: “Recent news reports indicate that consumer optimism about real estate is at its highest level in a number of years and we’re experiencing that at the ground level". That's good news for the local market.

For more information and to view the full June report by the FVREB, click here.

Have questions about the local market? Need help pricing your home to help it sell fast? Or are you curious about what you can get in the area you love? Contact me today and I can help you with all of your real estate needs!

I'm excited to announce another successful sale in the Yorkson area of Langley!

These beautiful new build houses are move in ready and perfect for families wanting a fresh place to come home to.

Here are a few of my favourite photos of this home:

Wouldn't this kitchen inspire to you to cook? 

The lucky new owners can ejoy this spa- like bathroom after a long day of work 

Family movie night s await in this media room!

Would you like to see more listings in this area? Check out theYorkson Properties website to see what is still available in this beautiful new neighborhood.

If you're looking for a house like this, or want me to help you sell your home fast, contact me to set up a meeting!

Remember this home at 12765 26B in South Surrey? 

It just sold in the past few days after being on the market for only 2 weeks!

Want to sell your home fast?

A goregous house only 5 minutes from the beach, it was a pleasure to help the owners sell this home. If you're looking for a realtor to help you get your home ready to sell and price it right to get it sold fast, contact me today to book a meeting and let me show you how I can make the process of selling your home straight forward & stress free.

Looking for a home like this?

Or do you love the South Surrey/ White Rock Area (or both)?

House hunting can be a lot of work without the help of a realtor. A major bonus is getting information on properties in areas that fit your criteria and budget before they hit MLS, giving you first access to view a property before anyone who's not working with a realtor.

If you're interested in a similar home or are looking in the South Surrey/ White Rock area, take a look at  the listing info for this property for inspiration and get in touch. I'll be happy to help you find the house that's right for you in the area you love. 

Realtors know the local market and can help you price your home to get it sold fast. They're also a valuable asset in helping you find a home that fits your budget and needs. Make your real estate experience a good one and work with a realtor for all of your home buying and selling needs. 

Important for anyone in the market for homes

in the $1million+ price range:

As of July 1, 2014 the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)- Canada's largest provider of mortgage insurance- will no longer provide insurance for homes costing $1million or more. 

According to CEO of the Mortgage Brokers Association of BC, Samantha Gale, these changes are not anticipated to affect home buyers, as two other companies- Genworth and Canada Guaranty- will continue to provie mortgage loan insurance. However, considering some 5,377 homes sold in the REBGV in 2013 fell into the $1M+ price range, it will be interesting to see if this makes a difference. 

Previously if you had a minimum down payment of 20% or more you were not required to purchase mortgage loan insurance, however it was sometimes encouraged as a condition for mortgage approval (conversely, if you had less than a 20% down payment, you were required to buy mortgage loan insurance). 

To view the original article & for more information, click here.

Are you curious about mortgage loan insurance and why you need it? I'm happy to answer any questions or concerns you have about mortgage rates, approval, and how this change may affect you. Contact me and I'll be happy to help!

Image Source: Blood&Champagne