Across Canada this week is anti-bullying week. Facebook has also launched a campaign for anti-bullying and their slogan is "Be Bold: Stop Bullying Canada"
They are encouraging people to like the Anti- bullying page on Facebook to help build awareness for parents, friends and family on how to prevent bullying. Check out the following link for more details:
We all need to help stop bullying of all kinds. We need to stop the hurting and the pain and help prevent the unnecessary deaths of all the innocent people that felt they had no other choice. By building awareness we can help to give them a choice and a future.
Whether you are a child or an adult stand up for what is right "Be Bold" and let's put a "Stop to Bullying"!
This past weekend I had some time and decorated my home for Christmas..including putting up my outdoor lights and of course turning them on.
My family all tease me because we are the first ones on our street to have our lights on. That's ok, because I love it. The holiday season is way too short, I found a way to enjoy it for a little longer by starting once Halloween is over. In fact I have been doing this for years. :)
I mean, the commercials have started and the stores are getting all geared up, so why can't I?
Even the craft fairs are starting up...
The South Surrey Christmas Fair is this Saturday from 10:00am- 2:00pm at the South Surrey Recreation Centre at 14601 20th avenue.
I came across an article from the Globe and Mail earlier this month regarding bathroom renos. To remove a bath tub or not to remove a bathtub...that is the question.
I thought this was worth sharing especially after having this discussion with a client that wanted to take out their only bath and put a double wide shower in its place. I had to remind them that they needed to think of re-sale value. Even if you don't like a bath, the Buyers might. More often than not, you can get away with having a bathtub in one and then a shower in the other bathroom. But if you only have one full bathroom, I will highly recommend it being a shower/bath set up to satisfy both types of purchasers.
How much do you think your home is worth? Do you think your home is worth more than your neighbours???
The argument made in this article is whether or not SOLD prices should be made public. Some people in our industry fear that should the public gain access to SOLD prices then they won't need Realtors... As if that is the only reason we are needed. Realtors offer a wealth of knowledge and I commend the author of this article for sharing a little bit about why it is important and always will be important to hire a knowledgeable Realtor to work for you and look out for your best interests.
Regardless of whether or not SOLD prices become public knowledge. Sellers will always think their home is worth more than it is because of the emotional value attached to their home and more importantly...bottom dollar. Every Seller wants this information private, but as a Buyer they want to know so that they can try and get the very best deal...Working with a realtor who is skilled in negotiations will be your better bet in ensuring you get the best price for your home, whetehr Buying or Selling.
The internet is full of medical information to help you diagnose your medical conditions...does that mean you won't ever go to a Doctor again? Of course not!
Have a read of the following article and let us know what you think, should SOLD prices be made public knowledge?
Surrey's new ReThink Waste program does not have a solution for dog owners, but "Doggie detail" does. In fact most municipalities prohibit the disposal of pet waste in with regular garbage and always have. The cities don't seem to offer any real suggestions on how to effectively dispose of dog feces. Other than to suggest we could simply flush it down the toilet...I don't know about you, but it's bad enough I have to pick it up let alone cart it through my house and into the toilet.
Which is why our family will be signing up for Doggie detail to safely dispose of our dog's waste every week. Doggie detail offers pet owners a solution and they offer residents an affordable dog waste removal service with rates starting as low as $5.00/week.
If you sign up for their curbside bucket removal service before October 31, new customers will receive 2 weeks of free bucket service. For more details and to sign up visit their website at the following link:
I am writing today's blog in honour of a very dear friend who is 7 years cancer free.
It's hard to find someone who hasn't been affected by some form of cancer. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in Canadian women. I personally know a number of women whether related, friend or acquaintance that have suffered from this wicked disease.
As a woman and mother of 2 teenage girls, breast cancer awareness is very important. All we can do is hope that we will somehow escape this terror. There is no rhyme or reason it attacks one of us over another. Thankfully our dear friend caught her lump early enough that it had barely even formed, just enough for her to question that there was something wrong with her breast.
It is important for all women to check their breasts monthly. Any irregular or change in breast tissue should be assessed by your doctor. If you get in to a routine of checking them once a month, you will have a better chance of finding something that isn't right if it happens. This is important for men and women to do, as men can get breast cancer as well...it's just not as common.
October 19 is National Mammography Day. All provinces will sceen for breast cancer if you are between 50-69, but each province has different guidelines for screening from age 40-49. For screening locations in BC click on the following link:http://www.smpbc.ca/Program/Locations+and+Mobile+Services.htm
Surrey residents don't forget to start using your new garbage cans and pay attention to your waste collection schedule. Garbage and recycling will only be picked up every other week and your green waste will be picked up every week.
Surrey's goal is to divert 70% of the city's waste by 2015 with this new program. In order to do this the pilot program they held last year was tested and is now being implememented across the city as of next Monday October 1, 2012.
For more details on the new program and which bins to put out next week, visit Surrey's ReThink Waste website:
I have read some articles this week and had some discussion around the office and everyone's concern is about the garbage attracting rodents and being a nasty mess.... The green garbage will be picked up every week, just as it has been in the past. The smell and concern of rodents shouldn't be any more than it was before. As for your actual garbage, if residents follow the guidelines then the little garbage each home has should be clean (so to be speak) garbage, as all your food waste garbage will be in the green waste bin.
The new bins aren't the only change the city is making to help our environment. Our garbage will now be collected with new state of the art Compressed Natural Gas Trucks that emit less carbon and air particles compared to the diesel trucks. One of these trucks alone will be like taking 475 cars off the road each year.
This is a huge step in the right direction and it is about time that we start planning for our children's future and their children's future. If we don't start taking steps now to reduce our waste and carbon footprint, I cannot imagine what our community will be like in 10 - 25 years...
As much as the garbage bins are unsightly, so is the garbage that gets torn apart and strewn all over the place when people don't use bins.
At the end of the day, what is more important to you? Doing something to help improve our environment and ultimately the beauty of the province we live in. Or, letting our community and thus environment go by continuing to dispose of waste in landfill sites. Change is good! Let's embrace it!
Looking for something to do this weekend. Looks like the weather is going to be beautiful for the Langley Cruise-in this weekend. If you love cars, downtown Langley is the place to be. The Langley Cruise-in is known as one of the largest car shows in not only Canada but all of North America.
For more information on the Langley Cruise-in and to see photos of previous years check out their website.
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The data relating to real estate on this website comes in part from the MLS® Reciprocity program of either the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) or the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board (CADREB). Real estate listings held by participating real estate firms are marked with the MLS® logo and detailed information about the listing includes the name of the listing agent. This representation is based in whole or part on data generated by either the REBGV, the FVREB or the CADREB which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. The materials contained on this page may not be reproduced without the express written consent of either the REBGV, the FVREB or the CADREB.