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Leverage the Power of “Done” to Achieve Goals

During a marathon, organizers typically have signs set up along the route to indicate distances completed.  For example, one might say, “You’ve just finished 4K!”  They do that for two reasons: to let runners know where they are; and, to motivate them. Why are these signs motivational?  They give runners ...

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Cleaning Grout and Tile

Although tile and grout can provide an attractive and durable household surface – especially in kitchens and bathrooms – they need to be maintained to avoid discoloration and/or germ infestation.  When cleaning and disinfecting, it’s important to consider how the surface will react to the various compounds and methods you ...

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Planning for Value when Investing in a Major Project

A major home project, such as a kitchen or a bathroom renovation, is almost always a source of stress for those affected.  Aside from the upheaval of accommodating construction phases and compromised living spaces during the project, the planning process can take up quite a bit of time and require ...

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Fraser Valley Housing Market Statistics – September 2019

Property sales in Fraser Valley have recovered bringing market into balance SURREY, BC – For the third straight month, home sales in the Fraser Valley surpassed 2018 levels bringing the market back in line with long-term averages. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,343 sales of all property types on ...

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Take Control of your Log-In Passwords

When they are required to provide an online security password, many people simply use the same memorable sequence for all logins.  This is a bad idea, because simple pass-codes can be easily discovered and duplicated by hackers, who could then access any other sites where the legitimate user has assigned  ...

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Fraser Valley Housing Market Statistics – August 2019

Fraser Valley housing market continues to stabilize as sales pick up compared to last year SURREY, BC – For the second month in a row, home sales in the Fraser Valley surpassed 2018 levels bringing the market closer to historical norms. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,297 sales ...

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Fraser Valley Housing Market Statistics – July 2019

Fraser Valley home sales rebound in July after lackluster June SURREY, BC – A noticeable lift in home sales and slight decrease in new listings bolstered the Fraser Valley housing market in July. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,458 sales of all property types on its Multiple Listing ...

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Budgeting for Moving Day Expenses

On moving day, you’ll have a big task.  You’ll need to get your possessions from your old property to your new one – ideally without delays or damage!  Surprisingly, many people underestimate the time and costs involved in doing that.  Careful planning and budgeting are crucial to ensuring moving day ...

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Kids Need to Understand Personal Data

The risks and benefits of data collection may be incomprehensible to most children, but it’s important for them to know that information about them is constantly being collected from their smartphones. Therefore, even children need to be thoughtful about what facts and images they choose to share, as they build ...

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Fraser Valley Housing Market Statistics – June 2019

Both buyers and sellers taking a wait-and-see approach in the Fraser Valley SURREY, BC – Last month’s property sales in the Fraser Valley were 29.3 per cent below the 10-year sales average for June and were the second lowest total for the month since the year 2000. The number of ...

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