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Want to prepare for your child's school year?  Here is your Ultimate Back to School Checklist! Organizing 1. Organize your closets Empty and clean your closets, dividing clothes and shoes into separate “donation” and “keep” piles. Kids outgrow their clothes quickly and chances are, their closets are filled with clothes they no longer wear. Emptying your closets will also give you ...

Another family first moment awaits.   Last week I listed a home of peers that I have known for a number of years...ever since Nora was born to be exact.  This is the home of Nora's best friend and her family.  As long as we known them, we watched their family grow from their first child all the way to their third.  And now its time for a move to be made as the family (as well as the children ...

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 19 19 11711 STEVESTON HIGHWAY, Richmond, BC Welcome to the Ironwood Terrace! Located near many attractions on the quiet side of the complex. End-unit, 2-level TRUE 4 bedroom townhome (no unauthroized conversions), wide layout with double garage. Largest yard space in the complex fenced with new vinyl perimeter. Stainless steel appliances, op ...

Home listings up, sales down and prices starting to decrease   With interest rates and housing supply increasing, Metro Vancouver* home buyers are operating in a changing marketplace to begin the summer season. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,444 in June 2022, a 35 per cent decrease from the 3,762 sales rec ...

Every year, the fam and I are at steveston for the annual Salmon Festival hosted on Canada Day.  I'll be participating in helping the Richmond Ravens booth (my daughter's hockey association)  This year, the parade is taking another year break as the festival resumes after a 2 year break, but many booths and vendors from many various organizations will be present.  Here's a look at other th ...

Spring ushers in calmer housing market trends in Metro Vancouver   After reaching record-setting levels in 2021, home sale activity has returned to more typical seasonal levels in Metro Vancouver* this spring due, in large part, to rising interest rates. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,918 in May 2022, a 31 ...

I just finished uploading this Apartment/Condo for sale, 103 103 8500 LANSDOWNE ROAD, Richmond, BC Welcome to Lansdowne Manor! Ideal 2 bedroom unit for the first time buyer with many attractions nearby, or looking for a rental property nearby Kwantley College and Skytrain. Newly updated interior finishes including laminate flooring through out and completely redone kitchen and bathroom. Full ...

I just sold this Apartment/Condo at 107 10155 RIVER DRIVE, Richmond, BC Bridgeport RI. View this recently sold Apartment/Condo or see all my home sales

A little person thing about myself, is that I live in the Ironwood area.  This is the area where I was born, and 30something years later, i bought a house literally 100 feet from where I was born.  I had great neighbours as a kid, and I have great neighbours now.  When we bought our home, we made friends with a few neighbours and now we all have kids in the same age range.  Its been a great f ...

Home buyer demand returning to more typical levels   Home buyer demand in Metro Vancouver* returned to more historically typical levels in April. The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 3,232 in April 2022, a 34.1 per cent decrease from the 4,908 sales recorded in April 2021, and a 25.6 per cent decrease from the 4,3 ...