February 2022

Appliance Therapy: What to Do If Your Dishwasher Is Terrible at Cleaning Your Dishes

Posted on Feb 10, 2022 in Sellers



As kitchen appliances go, there are few loved more than the dishwasher. They can be a major time saver – that is, if your dishes are coming out clean. Let's take a quick look at a few steps you can take if your dishwasher is not doing its job.

Give It A Good Cleaning

It may seem a bit strange to think about having to clean the dishwasher, but they do...

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Downsizing? Here's What You Can Expect When You Move From aHouse to a Condo.

Posted on Feb 09, 2022 in Sellers


Whether the kids have moved out or you just aren't using the extra bedrooms, having a house that feels 'too big' is rarely fun. In today's post, we will share a few changes you can expect when you downsize from a large house to a smaller apartment or condo in the Lower Mainland.

Why Downsize At All?

As you might imagine, having too much space is the...

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 Reasons You Should Adopt a Shelter Animal Like I did

Posted on Feb 09, 2022


Sadly, I lost the life of my beloved Tuxedo cat "Boots" in the spring of 2020 after he battled courageously with Cancer :( It left such a hole in my life, however after a lengthy search I was fortunate enough to find another Tuxedo cat in the Langley C.A.R.E.S. Shelter. (Canadian Animal Rescue and Extended Shelter) in the fall of 2020.

            POUSS & BOOT...

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Is 'Curb Appeal' Really That Important When Selling Your Home? Yes - Here's Why...

Posted on Feb 08, 2022 in Sellers


Do you remember the first time you shopped for or purchased a home? If so, think back to that moment. What did you first notice? Do you remember certain aspects of the home's appearance, or perhaps some unique landscape feature? Was it the bright color of the freshly-painted door or the glossy sheen from the clean windows?

The concept of 'curb appea...

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You Asked, I Answer: "Should I Build a New Home or Buy an Existing One?"

Posted on Feb 07, 2022 in Buyers


Are you looking to buy a new house in the Lower Mainland the near future? If so, one of the choices you will face is constructing your own brand-new home or buying an existing home. The idea of building a new house on the right piece of land might sound enticing, but what if you could have a larger, more luxurious existing home in the same neighbor...

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Win the Bidding War With My 5 Minute Guide to Making an Offer the Seller Won't Refuse!

Posted on Feb 06, 2022 in Buyers


Ask any experienced homeowner and you'll learn that buying in a 'hot' real estate market in the Lower Mainland can be challenging. A high supply of buyers competing for a low stock of available homes is a combination that can lead to bidding wars, price inflation and other headaches. The good news: with some careful preparation and the right mindse...

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