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May Newsletter

Happy belated Mother’s Day to all you Mom’s, soon to be Mom’s, Wanna be a Mom, sister, auntie, women, etc. It takes a village to raise our children and we appreciate all the help we can get.

We decided this year to go on a hike and hiked Lindeman lake in Chilliwack. It is not a long hike but does have some elevation. The lake is a beautiful green colour and is extremely cold.

It is the time of the year to get outside and enjoy the beautiful weather. Gardening, walking, beaches, hiking, picnics, bike riding, relaxing. There are so many great things to do in the spring and summer.

Here is a link to some of the hiking trails around the lower mainland.

www.vancouvertrails.com

Whistler is also another great place to go at this time of the year. There are many activities going on there and you can participate in them or not. There is hiking, biking, walking, people watching, shopping, gondola, bungee jumping, ATV’s etc.

We hope you all enjoy your time with friends and family.

Spring market has arrived with more homes being listed and sold. It is a good time to make a move. Many families are looking to move before the next school season hits and before summer holidays. If you are selling and buying at the same time then it doesn’t really matter what the market is like. Sell high, buy high, sell low, buy low.

If you are thinking on making a move please give us a call or email and we would be happy to meet with you and promise to make the transaction as smooth as possible.

If you like seafood there is a new seafood store in town. Called Maritime Seafoods Inc. It is located at #103 19162 22nd Ave. Surrey Check it out on facebook.

We sell frozen Haddock, Scallops, Clams and Lobster. Lobster meat, lobster tails and live lobster. We sell in house lobster rolls and will soon be having seafood chowder, fish chowder and clam chowder.

Come and see us. 604-834-2323

Have a great month,
Oh, by the way…if you know someone who would appreciate the level of service we provide, please call us with their name and and contact number. We’ll be happy to follow up and take great care of them.

March Newsletter

Hi friends,

Who else got a jump start on your spring cleaning this past weekend while it was sunny? My daughter cleaned our house for us while we are away- lucky us! We have some friends who are in the cleaning business, so if you need help let us know who we can connect you with. We have great organizers, cleaning companies, vehicle cleaners, movers and landscape referrals for you! Natalie spent a day out on the boat in the Indian Arm on Saturday and here are a few photos from her day. There are so many places to explore and we love living so close to the mountains and beautiful rivers. They stopped at granite falls, saw elk, seals and a muskrat during their day up the river.

 

Hey! If you’re cleaning out your closet and purging things you no longer use, contact me to donate your gently used or new purses to the upcoming event called Power of the Purse. It’s on April 25 at Newlands golf center. Our soroptimist group is raising money for the Langley Memorial Hospital mammography clinic.  It’s a really fun night with lots of purses being sold at great deals, as well as brand named purses on auction. If you’re interested, here is a link to the event. https://www.facebook.com/events/295685184404215/

Spring is just around the corner and we are looking forward to longer, warmer days. If you haven’t had a chance to check out our seafood store, make sure you go by soon! We are going to be hosting some fun events so reply back to this email to be included in the upcoming events email from Maritime Seafoods. With the nicer weather arriving, most people start eating lighter and I have to say our store has some great recipe ideas to go with your seafood selections. Check it out on Facebook for some ideas too! https://www.facebook.com/maritimeseafoods/

Your guide to take you from Sold to Home! Moving Checklist.

Before you list your home:

  • purge – the more you get rid of, the less you have to pack and unpack during your move
  • read strata minutes (your Realtor should do this) but it’s good to know yourself if there are any upcoming levies on the building. This could affect pricing and timing of the sale.
  • Give your tenants proper notice and time to move if they need to. See the rules at https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/housing-tenancy/residentialtenancies/
  • Make sure your home is clean including the carpets because this could affect the sale price.

Subjects are removed (It’s official!):

  • save money by getting Life Insurance instead of Mortgage Insurance (ask us for details)
  • start collecting boxes, shrink wrap, tape and blankets to cover large items
  • put your valuables in a safe place so you know where it is on moving day, or put it in a safety deposit box
  • Get measurements for the rooms in your new home
  • choose and enroll your kids in the new school
  • order your pets new ID tags. Here is an online site for you https://www.tagsforhope.com/ 

30 days before moving:

  • schedule cable and phone cut off date with company
  • schedule hydro cut off well in advance
  • get home insurance 
  • arrange for friends/family to help you move if you don’t want to hire a moving company. IDEA-(Have a packing party!) Box things up together with some wine and everyone is happy
  • LABEL the boxes as to which room they will be going in, LABEL fragile items
  • forward your mail at the post office so the new owners don’t get it
  • Purchased a smart home? Check with your realtor to get the seller’s instructions on any surveillance system, smart locks and smart thermostats
  • Reserve the elevator if you’re moving to or from a strata building

2 weeks before moving day:

  • address change (driver’s license, banks, bills, friends/family)
  • follow up with your moving helpers or moving company to confirm date and time
  • connect with a handyman/painter/cleaner etc if you plan to make changes to your new home
  • (strata properties) book the elevator and parking spot out front for the moving truck
  • order your pets new ID tags with the new address
  • schedule cable and phone companies to set up at your new home
  • arrange for childcare for moving day

2-3 Days before moving day:

  • pack a bag of clothes and toiletries for the first night in the new home
  • take photos of how the electronics are plugged in so you can refer to it later
  • Make a file for everything the new owners will need. Extra keys to things other than the front door, garage door openers, instructions to the alarm and the mailbox number
  • Empty and defrost fridge and freezers

All moved in:

  • (Strata) sign up for easy payments online within 14 days
  • Change the locks to your new home and check that the smoke alarms are working
  • Have trades come in before setting furniture up if you want to make any changes 
  • Ask your realtor about any concerns or questions you have when we follow up with you!

BNI – The World’s Leading Business Networking and Referral Organization

We are starting a new BNI chapter in Langley. We meet every Tuesday morning at 7:00 am at the White Spot in Walnut Grove. We are in the pre-launch mode, hoping to official launch in August. We are meeting weekly so that we can invite quests and future members to meet those of us committed to building a strong group of business owners looking to create powerful and knowledgeable relationships with business owners that we feel confident to refer our friends and clients to.

We invite you to come meet the people who have committed to open and build this exciting new chapter and find out more about BNI, any Tuesday you are welcome but I recommend you make a note to attend Tuesday March 20 when our Area Coordinator will be there to answer questions.

Please RSVP: lizcrawford@remax.net

Why Join BNI

Increase Your Potential Client Base

By building strong and lasting relationships with other entrepreneurs, you will participate in a network of exchanges allowing you to increase your client base. These referrals and recommendations will help you grow your business, because together we are stronger and grow faster!

Evolve with Our Development Programs

With BNI, you get the support and resources you need to grow. We offer an array of exclusive training programs; webinars and many other activities for our members that will help you improve your business skills.

Take Advantage of Great Networking Opportunities

In addition to being part of a group of entrepreneurs who will introduce you to their own client bases and distribute your business card, BNI increases your future prospects by hosting many networking activities. You can participate in up to 52 meetings per year and meet professionals from all types of business sectors.

Take Advantage of Exclusive Tools for Members

When you join BNI, you get access to BNI CONNECT, an exclusive networking platform with more than 200,000 members. This will help you assess your business development skills, allow you to participate in focus groups and even view webinars online. With our network, you will constantly continue to grow!

Learn more about BNI http://www.bnicanada.ca/