Abbotsford, BC

Upgrading is underway for the interchange at McCallum Road and Highway 1. The upgrade plans include more lanes over Highway 1, longer deceleration on both sides of the highway and changes to the traffic pattern to ensure that peak volume traffic does not back up onto the highway. Bike lanes and sidewalks are also included in the plans, along with a new park-and-ride lot to encourage car pooling. Total project cost is estimated at $25 million shared by Government of Canada ($8.3 million), Government of British Columbia ($8.3 million), City of Abbotsford ($8.3 million). Construction is expected to be running from Spring 2010 – Spring 2011.

Existing interchange was built in 1960 as part of Highway 1 freeway project. Current traffic volume exceeds the capacity of this 50 year old bridge.

Similar plans were announced for improvements to the Clearbrook Road Interchange but that project seems to be on the back burner for now.

WHAT IS YOUR HOME WORTH IN  ABBOTSFORD?

With access to the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) data I will provide you with what you
need to:

1. Gauge how the market is trending 
2. Find out what sold most recently and for how much        

3. Understand how homes compete on price with other properties selling in the area

4.  View homes for sale with photos to better assess the market conditions

... and answer any pressing questions you
may have.

MLS Market Snapshot  FOR ABBOTSFORD?

Yesterday (or was it day before) Google finally launched the "street view" feature in Google Maps in Major cities across Canada including Abbotsford. This is really going to be a cool tool for REALTORS® & people searching for homes. You can check out the neighborhood on your computer screen before deciding whether you want to see homes in the area. I have already added this feature to my website. When you click on Map, you have the option the see the street view.

So go ahead and virtually drive around in the neighborhood before you call to book the showing


Here is the Landmark Realty Office.

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Have you a real estate listing where the home has great bones, reasonable furniture but no pictures, art or accessories to give that WOW factor thats needed to make the home POP and keep potential buyers lingering in the home? well don't despair for a cost far less that adding all new furntiure a good Home Stager will be able to create a whole new look at minimal cost.

BELOW WE ADDED SOME GREEN LEAFY PILLOWS, GREENERY ALONG WITH SOME OLIVE GREEN PICTURES WITH SOME CANDLES AND WHAT A DIFFERENCE....

FORMAL LIVING ROOM AND SOME DYNAMIC COLORS WHICH WE WORKED WITH AS PAINTING WAS NOT AN OPTION. THIS WAS A STUNNING ROOM HOWEVER IT JUST NEEDED A TRAINED EYE TO BRING IT ALL TOGETHER SEE .... WHAT WE DID BELOW....

WHAT A BEAUITIFUL ROOM WITH JUST A FEW ACCESSORIES & ART

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Tips to help you hire the right person when renovating or doing almost any work in your home

Where you you begin once you decide to renovate or remodel your home? From my experience doing your due diligence in choosing the right person to come into your home and do the work will make you feel more comfortable as you go through each step of your renovation process.

If you are thinking of doing any major renovations such as bathroom or kitchen or just minor repairs here are some questions and suggestions to get you started:

•1. Get two or three written quotes for scope of work you want to have done

•2. Is the person doing the quote the person doing the work if not, who is doing it

•3. How long do they estimate the job will take, request a start / finish date of work being done

•4. Ask for two references from past clients - name - phone number•5.

•5. Do they have a business license - you may ask to see license if this makes you feel more comfortable

•6. Are they Insured

•7. What is there hourly rate if working by the hour

•8. Request receipt for deposits given with name, address & phone number on receipt

A home is usually your private dwelling place, so I would think it is very important that you feel comfortable with the people who come and work in your home and that you feel safe. If you have an uneasy feeling listen to that and call someone else for a quote. If you leave your renovation & repairs till the last minute you will often make the wrong choice of hiring someone out of desperation. I base some of my hiring decisions on:

At Pair Home Design we like to ensure that our clients are comfortable with each step of their decision making process from choosing the right tiles, flooring, paint colors to installation and completion.

Contact: 1-877-778-7564 for your home improvement, Home Staging or Redesign consultation

visit our website at www.pairhomedesign.com