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Local Business: Jimmy's Lunchbox

April 8th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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I love finding local businesess that I can rave about - and Jimmy's Lunchbox is rave worthy! They are a little establishment with delicious food and the best part is that it's super affordable for the whole family! They are located at 7117 Bridge Street, Mission, BC.

Instagram user? Here's some easy tips to glam up your FEED!

April 6th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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Fellow Instagrammers, let’s admit it — we’ve all creeped on those accounts with creative and eye-catching feeds and wondered how we could jazz up our own. The good new is that you don’t have to be a professional photographer with an expensive camera and an art degree to master an attractive 'Gram feed. I've stalked (#sorrynotsorry) some of my favorite Instagrammers and put together six ...

Recycling & Composting Tips

April 4th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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Today marks the day that the District of Mission changes their weekly garbage picktup to bi-weekly. Compostables and recyclables will still be picked up in unlimited amounts each week. (With all that being said - if you produce extra waste because of a medical condition or if you have two or more children under the age of three in your household you can make an application for free extra gar ...

6 Mistakes Home Buyers Make!

April 1st, 2016, Krystal Binning

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Knowledge is power, and if you are new to the home buying process, there is a lot to learn. Please email me to obtain a copy of my "First Time Home Buyers Guide" ..... and until you get that, watch out for these common mistakes! I'd hate to see you make them! Mistake #1. Not Getting Pre-Qualified for a Mortgage Before looking for your next home take the time to get pre-qualified by the ...

Home owner grant threshold increases in 2016!

March 28th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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This isn't NEW news, but it's news worth sharing again! Ministry of Finance -- British Columbians who own homes valued up to $1.2 million may be eligible to receive a full home owner grant this year, while a partial grant may be available if the home is valued above this threshold. The home owner grant provides modest property tax relief to those who need it most. Last year, this progr ...

The Surprising Ways Buyers Find Homes

March 25th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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Do you ever wonder how most people find the homes they eventually buy? You might imagine them driving by a “For Sale” sign or seeing a home for sale in the newspaper and then calling to enquire. Of course, many buyers find out about listed properties that way. But, according to research by the National Association of Realtors, there are many other — sometimes surprising — ways buyers find th ...

Mortgage Specialist vs. Mortgage Broker

March 23rd, 2016, Krystal Binning

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It can get confusing understanding the difference between a mortgage specialist and mortgage broker and deciding who to work with for the purchase of your future home. A mortgage broker works independently and is able to have access to several institutions and their rates. This allows a home buyer to have many options when selecting a mortgage that fits their needs. A mortgage specialist wor ...

FSBO vs. using a Real Estate Agent. What is your best option?

March 21st, 2016, Krystal Binning

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I've been seeing a lot of Facebook posts lately asking a pretty popular question "Has anyone sold their home without a realtor? Can you share your experience with me?"Homeowners often list their homes by themselves in the hope of saving thousands of dollars in commission. But are you actually saving when you do this?The term used to describe this process is "For Sale by Owner" (FSBO) and it' ...

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

January 5th, 2016, Krystal Binning

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December is one of the busiest, fun filled month with many memories. I love Christmas time. This year was extra fun because my 3 year old daughter was starting to understand our christmas traditions. At the beginning of the month Mission held its Annual Candlight Parade. This year marks its 32nd year in Mission, with more then 75 floats it is one of the largest candle light parades in BC!This ...

Local Business: Jimmy's Lunchbox

Instagram user? Here's some easy tips to glam up your FEED!

Recycling & Composting Tips

6 Mistakes Home Buyers Make!

Top tips to get your home ready to sell!

Home owner grant threshold increases in 2016!

The Surprising Ways Buyers Find Homes

Mortgage Specialist vs. Mortgage Broker

FSBO vs. using a Real Estate Agent. What is your best option?

It's the most wonderful time of the year!

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