Here's some reminders for Halloween Fun and Safety:•Wear light coloured or reflective costumes that can be seen easily by motorists. •Be sure you can easily see through your mask or wear makeup. •Wear flame retardant costumes. •Be sure that costumes are short enough to prevent tripping.  •Travel while there is still daylight and carry a flashlight. •Travel in groups, preferably with a parent ...

Autumn months and colourful leaves they bring, hazards such as flooding and slipping can occur if we do not take precautions by properly disposing of leaves and yard trimmings. Remember to keep storm drains clear of leaves. When leaves accumulate around storm drains they block rain water from draining which may lead to ponding or localized flooding. To prevent this please do not rake leaves f ...

On behalf of your loved ones, please help me continue to support Breast Cancer awareness.  A portion of all my home sales goes to support the Re/Max "Sold on a Cure" campaign.  Thank you!

Sellers generally know their property the best and the Property Disclosure Statement (PDS) gives Sellers a way to confirm what they know about the property. Sellers are responsible for the accuracy of all answers they make on the PDS.  The PDS is an important document that gives Buyers a starting point to make their own due-diligence investigation of the property they are purchasing.   N ...

Fall is a great time of the year to consider selling your home.  The smell of cinnamon and allspice in the Kitchen, and the glow of pumpkins brings a feeling of warmth, home and family to potential Buyers. I wish you all a memorable and fun Thanksgiving with friends and family all around.   I’m very thankful for your continued business support.

Did you know that the Electronic Transactions Act now allows real estate professionals to have you sign documents on their tablet computers?   If you sign the tablet, the contract will become a legal and binding document providing that the electronic record or contract can be capable of being retained and accurately reproduced for subsequent reference by all parties to the record.  This ...

What is a psychological stigma on a home and does the Property Disclosure Statement protect you in the event of these stigmas? A psychological stigma on a home could be a ghost, a suicide, a murder, living beside a nudist colony etc, and these items do not have to be disclosed by the seller on the property disclosure statement.  If you are a homebuyer, make sure you ask questions if you are c ...

Richmond Home Based Business Fair and Sales September 29th – Steveston Community Center   Don’t miss this great event at the Steveston Community Centre  on Saturday, September 29 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, at 4111 Moncton Street in Richmond. There is a great line-up of Vendors including: Tupperware, Pampered Chef, Stella & Dot, and many others.  Come see all your home-party favourit ...

1) Get your financing pre-approved!  Map out your current financial assets and liabilities. Remember that even after the sale, a foreclosure will cost money before making it. You should expect repairs before the home is livable, followed by a period of vacancy while you shop the home to buyers or renters.  2) Bring the Experts!  Call Diane for help with your foreclosure purchase and bring a l ...