On Private Greenbelt! Come be a part of the Sandy Hill community. This home boasts a stunning spiral staircase when you enter through the front double doors. Huge living area and a sundeck off of the formal dining room. Kitchen is open to the family room and boasts new cabinets, new ceramic top burner in the new cooking island. Master suite faces the green belt and has a walk in closet and a jacuzzi soaker tub to relax in. Downstairs is a great area for the kids that need some space or for the inlaws that need some privacy with the 2 separate bedrooms, 1 bath & living quarters down. This home also has a built in Vacuum and a brand new hot water tank. Front and backyard area professionally landscaped and look amazing. Quiet, peaceful neighbourhood and a very private back yard for those summer BBQs. Call Mako (Your Favorite Abbotsford Real Estate Agent) today for a private tour.

Come be a part of Paradise Park, the best retirement park (55+) in Abbotsford. This home boasts new appliances, beautifully updated bathroom with handicap access to the shower, new stackable washer and dryer, newer laminate flooring. Over sized master bedroom. There is also room for the RV with the drive-thru carport. Nice home, nice price, schedule your viewing today.

Kew by Mosiac Homes. Designer 2 bedroom + den that could be 3rd bedroom, 2 bathroom townhome. With over 1,300 square feet of living space you will feel right at home with in this home situated in a quiet location just off of 72A ave featuring a large garage, a very large private deck with privacy screen between homes, stylish laminate flooring throughout the main floor, spacious designer kitchen with Granite counters, built-in microwave hood fan and ceramic top low profile stove and stainless steel fridge, 9 ft ceilings on main floor, tiled entry, large ensuite bathroom upstairs as well as main bath with deep soaker tub and high-end designer light fixtures. No need for a car here.

Spectacular finishing touches on this final phase of exquisite townhomes. Each townhome backs on to a lush, private greenbelt where the local deer have a walking trail. These townhomes are all end units as they are a duplex style for your privacy. This new development is right next to the prestigious CPGA Ledgeview Golf Course. No expense has been spared on this units, Crown mouldings, Granite everywhere, all the possible upgrades are included and there is still time to pick your own colors.  We have saved the best for last in this development, these last 8 units are in the best location so come on down and be a part of this exclusive townhome opportunity.

EAGLE MOUNTAIN Reduced from $997,000- This executive home features unobstructed view of the valley and Mount Baker. Oak hardwood and tile flooring through entry, kitchen and great room. Kitchen features 2 ovens, black granite countertops and ornate tile backsplash. Luxurious master bedroom on main floor has its own gas fireplace. Ensuite has heated towel bars, doorless shower with 2 shower heads, granite countertops with double sink and jetted soaker tub. Home has cost efficient Geo Thermal heating. Media room with wet bar is ready for formal entertaining. Stunning formal dining room that can fit any size table. Tons of bedrooms and tons of space. Amazing home for an amazing price on this highly sought after Street.

PENTHOUSE: Occupying both the 17th and 18th floor. Incredible views to Mt. Baker, Gulf Islands and North Shore. Over 1000 sqft of Patio. 1596 sqft inside with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a huge solarium/observatory on the 18th floor with a  wet bar. Living room is all windows, sitting over top of Abbotsford and has a cozy gas fireplace. This property is 1 of a kind and affordable. Gorgeous, Amazing, Executive!

2nd floor suite with a small view. Great Layout with extra storage across the hall from this suite. Cheater Ensuite and walk in closet make the master bedroom excellent. Brand New carpet thru-out. Well maintained building has sauna, workshop, rec center, bike room, etc. Gotta have a look to appreciate.

Just steps away from the University is this great ground level condo. Open concept living. This place has got new blinds, tasteful lighting and a very modern color scheme. 2 full bathrooms with bedrooms on either side of the unit make this a great suite for someone who needs a room mate yet needs privacy. Newer front loading washer and dryer. Only 4 units like this were made in the building due to the oversize balcony. This place has got great potential. 

4 Bedroom townhome with over 2000sqft for under 300K! Lots of space in this great end unit. Kitchen is bright and clean with a eating area. Living room, dining room and entrance have open feel to it. Great schools nearby. Nice place for a nice price.

Mechanics Alert. 2 bedroom 1 bath home with detached shop and air compressor. Great reno on the house making it very modern and clean. Tasteful color scheme and updated kitchen make this home easy to live in and be comfortable.  Fully fenced back yard for the dogs. Huge sundeck for the summer BBQs. Quiet neighbourhood and great neighbors. Great home for a great price. Don't live with the rules of a townhouse, buy a home instead!

Selling Secret #9: Half-empty closets
Storage is something every buyer is looking for and can never have enough of. Take half the stuff out of your closets then neatly organize what’s left in there. Buyers will snoop, so be sure to keep all your closets and cabinets clean and tidy.

Selling Secret #8: Light it up
Maximize the light in your home. After location, good light is the one thing that every buyer cites that they want in a home. Take down the drapes, clean the windows, change the lampshades, increase the wattage of your light bulbs and cut the bushes outside to let in sunshine. Do what you have to do make your house bright and cheery – it will make it more sellable.

Selling Secret #7: Play the agent field
A secret sale killer is hiring the wrong broker. Make sure you have a broker who is totally informed. They must constantly monitor the multiple listing service (MLS), know what properties are going on the market and know the comps in your neighborhood. Find a broker who embraces technology – a tech-savvy one has many tools to get your house sold.

Selling Secret #6: Conceal the critters
You might think a cuddly dog would warm the hearts of potential buyers, but you’d be wrong. Not everybody is a dog- or cat-lover. Buyers don’t want to walk in your home and see a bowl full of dog food, smell the kitty litter box or have tufts of pet hair stuck to their clothes. It will give buyers the impression that your house is not clean. If you’re planning an open house, send the critters to a pet hotel for the day.

Selling Secret #5: Don’t over-upgrade
Quick fixes before selling always pay off. Mammoth makeovers, not so much. You probably won’t get your money back if you do a huge improvement project before you put your house on the market. Instead, do updates that will pay off and get you top dollar. Get a new fresh coat of paint on the walls. Clean the curtains or go buy some inexpensive new ones. Replace door handles, cabinet hardware, make sure closet doors are on track, fix leaky faucets and clean the grout.

Selling Secret #4: Take the home out of your house
One of the most important things to do when selling your house is to de-personalize it. The more personal stuff in your house, the less potential buyers can imagine themselves living there. Get rid of a third of your stuff – put it in storage. This includes family photos, memorabilia collections and personal keepsakes. Consider hiring a home stager to maximize the full potential of your home. Staging simply means arranging your furniture to best showcase the floor plan and maximize the use of space.

Selling Secret #3: The kitchen comes first
You’re not actually selling your house, you’re selling your kitchen – that’s how important it is. The benefits of remodeling your kitchen are endless, and the best part of it is that you’ll probably get 85% of your money back. It may be a few thousand dollars to replace countertops where a buyer may knock $10,000 off the asking price if your kitchen looks dated. The fastest, most inexpensive kitchen updates include painting and new cabinet hardware. Use a neutral-color paint so you can present buyers with a blank canvas where they can start envisioning their own style. If you have a little money to spend, buy one fancy stainless steel appliance. Why one? Because when people see one high-end appliance they think all the rest are expensive too and it updates the kitchen.

Selling Secret #2: Always be ready to show
Your house needs to be “show-ready” at all times – you never know when your buyer is going to walk through the door. You have to be available whenever they want to come see the place and it has to be in tip-top shape. Don’t leave dishes in the sink, keep the dishwasher cleaned out, the bathrooms sparkling and make sure there are no dust bunnies in the corners. It’s a little inconvenient, but it will get your house sold.

Selling Secret #1: The first impression is the only impression
No matter how good the interior of your home looks, buyers have already judged your home before they walk through the door. You never have a second chance to make a first impression. It’s important to make people feel warm, welcome and safe as they approach the house. Spruce up your home’s exterior with inexpensive shrubs and brightly colored flowers. You can typically get a 100-percent return on the money you put into your home’s curb appeal. Entryways are also important. You use it as a utility space for your coat and keys. But, when you’re selling, make it welcoming by putting in a small bench, a vase of fresh-cut flowers or even some cookies.

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.