Westwind –  HOT NEW PRICE $429,000 Open Sat, Jan 12th 2-4 pm #59 – 11771 Kingfisher Dr.  HOT NEW PRICE on this delightful 1500+ sf townhome in the well-built Somerset complex in Richmond's desirable Westwind subdivision. Lifestyle options abound. There is an outdoor swimming pool and this lovely home looks out onto beautifully maintained gardens. Featuring 3 large bedrooms, 2 ½ baths ...

ENERGY SAVING KITS, EASY AND FREE!! BC Hydro and Fortis BC now offer to low income households FREE energy savings kits which could help you save money on your energy bills. The kit includes: energy saving light bulbs, weather-stripping and much more.  All easy to install and available to tenants and homeowners.  Call 1-877-431-9463 or apply online at:  www.bchydro.com/freekit.

Winter Weather Well-being Slips and falls are common in the winter months no matter how steadily we walk.  It's hard to go an entire winter without at least one "whoops!" A slip-and-slide on an icy or snowy patch can cause you harm, so here a few seasonal safety tips to help you have a safe and happy winter holiday.  Be careful out there!   Keep walkways and stairs cleared of snow a ...

Did you know that programmable thermostats can SAVE you up to 4% on your monthly heating bills?  They are inexpensive to purchase, under $100.  If you adjust your programmable thermostat during the day and at night, you will see additional savings.  You can program it for weekend and weekdays and is ideal for vacation times.

Replace your old water heater and SAVE up to $500 with FortisBC.  go to www.fortisbc.com/waterheater for more info!

Low income householders may qualify for the new ECAP - Energy Conservation Assistance Program offered by BC Hydro and Fortis BC.  If you meet the program income requirements and spend more than $750 a year on electricity and gas you may qualify for FREE ENERGY EFFICIENCY UPGRADES. Read more at www.bchydro.com/ecap or call 1-877-431-9463

It's that time again!! Our annual Realtors Care Blanket Drive until Dec 2. If you have any warm clothing, shoes, blankets etc., just give me a call, I offer FREE pick up in Richmond.  Thank you for helping out your vulnerable neighbours.

The end of Daylight Savings Time is a perfect time to remind you to test your home smoke alarms and replace batteries if they are more than six months old.Smoke detectors and alarms are the single most effective device in your home to alert you to a life safety emergency. Preventable home fire deaths occur every day in Canada. Working smoke alarms significantly increase the chances of survivi ...

Lest we Forget “Although no sculptured marble should rise to their memory, nor engraved stone bear record of their deeds, yet will their remembrance be as lasting as the land they honoured.”  Daniel Webster

The Consumer Protection Act of British Columbia now requires that all home inspectors be licensed.  If you are shopping for an inspector on your home purchase make sure you ask the question.  You can also ask your home inspector about their 'claims history,' and do they belong to the Canadian Association of Home and Property Inspectors of BC.  For a list of home inspectors check out the cahpi ...