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Local Rave: Parks in Mission, BC

May 5th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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Looking for a nice day in the park? Mission is one of the Fraser Valley's greenest communities! At Cascade Falls Regional Park, the main sight is the eponymous 30m/98ft waterfall, which tumbles romantically into a big green pool. Enjoy the sight after a 15-minute climb up wooden stairs to a viewing platform amid tall cedars. Visitors can hike the Upper Pools Trail for another 1km/0.6mi, or ...

New listings emailed directly to YOU!

April 29th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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In a market where homes sell SO quickly it can be frustrating to miss out on listings that would have been perfect for your family! Once of the free services I offer is the option to have the listings that match your needs emailed to you as soon as it hits the market. This will give you the chance to contact me right away to set up a viewing, hopefully before others even see it. Please emai ...

Local Park: Fraser Valley Heritage Park

April 27th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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One of my favorite places in Mission to take my daughter is Heritage Park. "The park has spectacular views of the Fraser Valley, and on a clear day you can see the grand snow-capped peak of Mt. Baker in Washington, U.S.A. While you're here, you can enjoy a cup of coffee and a sandwich at our fabulous Blackberry Kitchen, come and see our concerts and events going on June-September, visit spots ...

The market is CHANGING!

April 25th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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In the past few months we've see huge changes in the market. It's what they've called a 'sellers' market which means that the listings have been coming on slow and steady and when they do come, they end up selling very quickly and for asking price. It's been great for those selling, but for those buying they've been forced to wait till the market changes or usually pay well over asking price ...

What's happening around town?! (Mission)

April 22nd, 2016, Krystal Binning

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One of the reasons I love Mission is because of how prideful it's residents are. It's a small community with a big heart! I also love how easy it is to find out what's happening around town! In case you are as interested as I am .... here's some information. Here are some of the projects underway in and around our community from across Municipal operations. The District’s auditors – BDO ...

Local Event: Abbotsford Tulip Festival

April 20th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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It's not often something takes my breath away - but the Abbotsford Tulip festival is happening right now and it's gorgeous. So many flowers, so many colors, and so worthy of going too. "The Abbotsford Tulip Festival has been created by Alexis, Peter’s granddaughter, to celebrate the beauty of tulips and the Dutch heritage in the Fraser Valley. We welcome you to stroll through our tulip field ...

Phone Apps for Busy Moms!

April 18th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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Being a workign mother can lead to some pretty crazy days, but it's not just something I do .... it's my lifestyle and I've adaped to it. Just like all mom's do. We sacrifice many things on a daily basis; our sleep, our health and even our family time. One of the biggest challenges I’ve had as a working mother has been staying organized and on top of everything. I wanted to share with you so ...

March 2016: Real Estate Stats

April 15th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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Official news release from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board regarding the March 2016 statistics. It's a busy market out there right now and this proves it! -----------News Release: April 4, 2016 MARCH SEES HIGHEST MONTHLY SALES ON RECORD FOR FRASER VALLEY SURREY, BC – Fraser Valley real estate hit a historical high in March, setting the record for sales processed in one month since t ...

Being a Landlord - TIPS

April 13th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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Mission is hot and it's only going to continue growing! One thing I've noticed is that many homes have suites (more than before) and people more than ever, are deciding to rent out those suites. The rental market in Mission is difficult to get into right now and there is a large demand for spacious rentals and those that allow pets. When deciding if renting for you, here are some things you s ...

Lowering your Mortgage Rate

April 11th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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Let's be real ..... for most people, owning a home means taking on a mortgage. The catch is that you need to pay back that loan plus interest ..... and those few percentage points add up quickly. If you borrow, let's say, $400,000 over 30 years, with a rate of 5%, by the time your loan has matured you've paid a total of $373,023 in JUST interest. That's almost the same amount of the origin ...

Local Rave: Parks in Mission, BC

New listings emailed directly to YOU!

Local Park: Fraser Valley Heritage Park

The market is CHANGING!

What's happening around town?! (Mission)

Local Event: Abbotsford Tulip Festival

Phone Apps for Busy Moms!

March 2016: Real Estate Stats

Being a Landlord - TIPS

Lowering your Mortgage Rate

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