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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 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 ...

March 2016: Real Estate Stats

Being a Landlord - TIPS

Lowering your Mortgage Rate

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

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