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This Mossey Estates executive home is begging to be returned to its former glory. Thousands of dollars recently invested in newer windows, heat pump, furnace, flooring and more. Come and finish this amazing property the way you'd like it! Ultra quiet cul-de-sac location with ravine behind the entertainment sized rear deck. Please call today for more information and don't forget to see the 'View Multimedia' link.

This extra large (1168 sqft) home feels more like a house that a condo. Just some of the features of this meticulous home include a generous master bedroom with full en-suite bath, a large 2nd bedroom ideal for guests, extra large closets and bonus storage space, a huge outdoor patio perfect for outdoor entertaining, large eat-in kitchen with updated appliance, high quality laminate flooring and a great mountain view. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own a home in the popular Sands 2. Be sure to see the View Multimedia Link

Location, Location, Location! Don't miss this super clean and inviting 3 bedroom, 2 full bathroom townhouse in desirable Aspen Gables in Langley City. This home is within walking distance to Kwantlen College, shops, recreation, parks and more. Just some of the features include a large eat-in kitchen, full washroom on the main floor, large rec room in the basement, single car garage and extra long driveway for additional parking. The patio and larger than average back yard are perfect for pets, kids and entertaining too. Be sure to see the "View Multimedia" link for more pictures and information.

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Unlike any other condo available- two separate entrances, including one from your own private and secure patio make this ground floor corner unit feel more like a house than a condo! Ultra quiet and private location facing the back of the building with no neighbors on either side, nor below. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, nice updates include laminate flooring, baseboards, paint, light fixtures and appliances. Big, bright kitchen with bay window over sink to let in plenty of light and fresh air, spacious living room with high quality valor gas fireplace and french doors to covered patio area. Bring your pets to this wonderful and unique home.

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Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Willoughby Heights Townhouse for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-530-4141 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Robert McLean
HomeLife Benchmark Realty (Langley) Corp

Lowest price town house in Willoughby! Wonderful location-close to everything yet situated in a quiet complex next to green space. This traditional styled 2 bdrm town home is located in popular Steeplechase by Polygon. The open plan features an east facing kitchen with eating nook that is open to the sundeck, dinrm & lvgrm. This end unit features extra window to bring in plenty of natural light & fresh air. Features include a private fenced backyard & much more. Do not miss this super clean & inviting home. Call today!!

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FRASER VALLEY BUYERS ENJOY ABUNDANT SELECTION

Property buyers continued to see an increase in selection while sellers faced more competition as listings grew and sales decreased on Fraser Valley’s Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in May.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board posted 1,477 sales in May, a decrease of 2 per cent compared to the 1,501 sales processed on the MLS® during May 2009. At the same time, the Board received 3,457 new listings, taking the number of active listings to 11,411, an increase of 14 per cent compared to the 10,047 listings available during May of last year.

Deanna Horn, president of the Board, puts the numbers into context. “May’s sales were 16 per cent below our ten-year average, 1,760 sales for that month. Considering how busy the market has been in the last decade that represents solid sales activity, slower yes, but steady.

“What’s changed most is the increase in inventory. The last time this many homes were available on Fraser Valley’s MLS® in May was in 1995.”

Horn adds, “Tremendous selection allows buyers the luxury to find the right home, comparison shop and gives their REALTORS® the ability to negotiate hard on their behalf.

“For sellers, getting specific advice about home values in your local neighbourhood is crucial in a competitive market.”

In May, the benchmark price for Fraser Valley detached homes was $515,375, a 10.6 per cent increase compared to $465,939 in May 2009. The average number of days to sell a detached home in May was 43 days, one day faster than it was in May of last year.

The benchmark price of Fraser Valley townhouses in May was $328,295, a 10.1 per cent increase compared to $298,308 in May 2009. Townhomes in May sold on average 27 days faster than they did a year ago – 39 days compared to 66 days in 2009.

The benchmark price of apartments increased by 8.6 per cent year-over-year going from $232,170 in May 2009 to $252,221 in May 2010. The average days to sell in May for apartments in the Fraser Valley was 51 compared to 69 days during the same month last year.

1. Ceiling Height. Often model suites are in loft or commercial space where the ceiling heights are far higher than what you will actually receive.
2. Doors. Many model suites don’t have doors between rooms, this creates the illusion of more space.
3. Upgrades. Every model suite has some sort of upgrade. Counter tops, appliances, hardwood in the bedrooms, the type of hardwood used, bathroom tiles used, etc. Ask yourself why is this? It can only mean that the standard finishes will not effectively ’sell’ the building which means you will likely be paying more for your unit than you originally planned to!
4. Custom wood work. I’m seeing this more and more in model suites – custom mill work on walls, built-in storage, built-in desks, etc. This is a design trend that developers are adopting in their model suites but remember, when you move it it’s nothing but concrete and drywall painted in “Egg Shell White”!
5. Furniture and Lighting. The furniture and light fixtures being used in most sales centres are top of the line, high-end pieces.  The average person would be shocked to hear how much money was spent on the furniture and lighting in a typical model suite. Look past the $10,000 couch and $2,500 chandelier and see if you still fall in love with the unit itself before signing on the dotted line.

If you are thinking about buying a brand new condo, townhouse or single family home, educate yourself first and never register with a developer without representation. Questions or comments? Contact me.

Investor and first time buyer alert! This affordable one bedroom + den Langley City condo has been completely renovated including new flooring, paint, light fixtures, dishwasher, stove, updated bathroom and kitchen and much more. The building has also just been upgraded with brand new carpet in the halls and tile in the entry way. The first floor (above ground) unit even features air conditioning and an electric fireplace. Don't miss this great condo. Call today.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Willoughby Heights Townhouse for sale.

As always please do not hesitate to give me a call at 604-530-4141 if I can answer any questions before the open house, or if you would like to book a private showing.

Robert McLean
HomeLife Benchmark Realty (Langley) Corp

Location, Location, Location! Don't miss this super clean and updated Willoughby Townhouse in desirable Steeplechase. This home is within walking distance to all shops, recreation, schools, parks and more and yet is situated next to green space and the Willoughby Trail. Ultra private, end unit location has trees and greenspace to the East, West and South. The contemporary updates include dark walnut hardwood floors, crown moldings, light fixtures and much more. If you are looking for peace and quiet, act quickly on this one.

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Need room for horses yet want a convenient location? You've found it this flat and dry 1.15 acre property is already set-up and ready for you. Complete with a 1470 sqft barn with tack room, dry 110'x115' riding arena, 5 walk out shelters on crusher paddocks, 12x12 shed, ample parking for trailers and toys, fruit trees and much more. The clean and solid home features new flooring & paint and a second kitchen in the full suite downstairs. Don't miss this great equestrian property, call me today.