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With a population just north of 3,840, Fort Langley is often recognized as the birthplace of British Columbia, a historic site with a special heritage. The Fort Langley community is home to special attractions and unique shopping. As a Fort Langley Realtor®, I believe that there is a lot of value in purchasing a home and raising a family in the Fort Langley area. I have been raising my own family in the Langley area for over a decade and I am always amazed at how many wonderful activities and amenities the Fort Langley community has to offer. If you have recently moved to Fort Langley or you are planning a visit in the near future, here are my recommendations for the top 10 things to do in Fort Langley. Continue reading →

If you are in the midst of buying your first home in Langley, you will be pleased to know that Langley is a growing hub for world-class education, entertainment, shopping and recreational amenities. As someone who has been raising a family in the Langley area since 1999, I understand the importance of purchasing a home located in a safe, reliable and friendly community. When purchasing your first home in Langley, you will certainly have many different questions. As your Langley Realtor®, I am committed to helping you answer these questions with unparalleled support and service every step along the way. Whether you are buying your first house, townhouse or condo in Langley, talk to me, Angela Evennett first. Continue reading →

The first thing you must do when considering buying a home is market research. You need to know what home prices are in your desired city and the variability between neighbourhoods, house size, amenities and more. The more you know, the better! This can be overwhelming for most people, but that is where a real estate agent comes in! This brings us to our next tip, finding a real estate agent.

Find a Reliable Real Estate Agent

Once you’ve settled on a general area that you’d like to live, you should look for a real estate agent that is an expert in that area. If you are moving from far away, ask anyone you know from that area for a referral as these typically lead to the best fit for Realtors and clients. If you do not know anyone in the area, do your research in the web and make a few calls. Having a few conversations with Realtors will help you decide if they will work well for you! Continue reading →

Summer is now here. The weather is beautiful, kids are out of school and time is already flying by. Summer is always a great time of year to spruce up the landscaping of your house. Here are a few summer gardening tips for you to enjoy.

Plan Out Your Garden

First things first, always map out an idea of what you’d like your garden to look like. I always find it helpful to pick up a few gardening magazines, or to check out a few gardening blogs online. I’ve found www.gardeninggonewild.com and www.backyardgardening.net online. Both of these sites are filled with pictures of some incredible gardens, and helpful tips to aid you in deciding what you want your garden to look like. Continue reading →

When looking into buying or selling a home, having an experienced REALTOR® by your side is a must. They will be able to properly navigate the market, always keeping your needs a top priority. how to pick a realtor

Knowing how to correctly price your home for selling is a skill that is possessed by an experienced REALTOR®. They will have the best knowledge on whether it is a buyer or sellers market, and be able to give you invaluable advice on the selling price of your home. They will have invested time and energy in their area of expertise, and have many contacts in the industry to refer from to help you sell your home quickly, and for the best price. They will be able to give you tips on the staging of your home. When selling an older home, many owners try to renovate and upgrade parts of their home in hopes of selling at a higher price point. An experienced REALTOR® will give you the best advice on upgrades and renovations. They will help you to decide on areas of improvement for your home that would help to make it sell faster and at a higher price point, without costing you lots of extra money.  Continue reading →

The Lower Mainland is filled with so many fun sights and tourist attractions. The summer is always a great time of year to go exploring. With the kids off of school soon, it’s important to get the whole family together and keep everyone active. Here are some great places to check out in the Lower Mainland this year.

Cultus Lake Waterpark

Cultus Lake is full of fun adventures for the whole family. If you’re wanting to get away for a night or two, there are bed and breakfasts, cabins to rent or stay at a campsite with a tent or trailer. During the day, take a dip in the lake, or rent a jet-ski or a boat to take out for a ride on the water.

If you’re up for some adventure, check out the Cultus Lake Adventure Park. Try out their fun mini golf course, rent a bicycle to check out Cultus Lake with your family, or stay awhile and purchase an all day rides pass. From bumper boats to carousel rides, this theme park is perfect for a day of fun with the whole family. Of course, you can’t forget about visiting the waterslides while up in Cultus. Cultus Lake Waterpark is B.C.’s largest waterpark complete with fourteen different rides and attractions to check out. From kiddie pools and slides, to rides that will have adults cringing in fear, there truly is something for everyone at this awesome waterpark. Continue reading →

In last week’s blog, we discussed prepping the inside of your home for Listing. But what about the outside of your home? Today we’ll tackle how to get the exterior of your home ready for Buyers.

Start with Pressure Washing

One of the most important things to do when prepping the exterior of your home is to pressure wash. Usually it’s recommended to pressure wash your house yearly, but especially when selling your home it is as important to have a spotless exterior.

If you’ve never pressure washed before, you may want to look into have a professional company come to do a thorough job. Depending on the size of your home it can be an extremely big project so be prepared for a lot of work if you are choosing to do it yourself. If you don’t own a pressure washer but would like to do it yourself, you can rent one at most hardware stores. Don’t forget to pressure wash your driveway and sidewalk too. It really does make a huge difference in the overall appearance of your home. Continue reading →

Giving your home a complete deep clean can be quite a chore, but if you’re selling your home it’s crucial that you do a great job. Here are some tips for the most efficient ways to effectively clean your home before listing!

Create Your Cleaning Solution

The first thing we’ll do is make a great, deodorizing multipurpose solution that we’ll use to clean most of the house. Put a drop of dishwashing liquid, a teaspoon of baking soda and a couple drops of a great smelling essential oil, such as lavender in a spray bottle. This will be our go to solution to clean most of the house. It’s completely non-toxic so it’s safe to use around kids and pets too. Continue reading →

Looking for some awesome family activities to check out this May Long Weekend? Vancouver is filled with many cultural and fun activities. Here are a few great ideas to check out.

The May Day Parade in Fort Langley

Bring the whole family out to historic Fort Langley to check out the annual May Day Parade on Monday, May 18th. The 93rd annual event is held every year on Victoria Day, with fun and events all day long. After the parade, take your kids to check out the awesome rides, enjoy a round of mini golf or have a picnic at the park. Don’t forget to check out the awesome craft and food vendors and live entertainment! Continue reading →

Have you ever considered moving to a beautiful Langley acreage? Moving to an acreage in the Langley area can be very appealing, with all of the fresh air, green space, and less time in the business of the city. With all of these benefits, there are a lot of differences in responsibility when buying an acreage property. As a REALTOR® in the Langley area, I have compiled some tips below that you and your family can think about before purchasing acreage. Read of the tips below and let me know what you think. Continue reading →