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  • Save water - show homes in dirty cars

    A good excuse for driving around in dirty car: local reservoirs have dropped to “dangerously low” levels and the City of Abbotsford will ban lawn watering, vehicle washing and similar activities as of Tuesday July 28. The sprinkling restrictions had been working so far but the city is making an attempt to keep enough water in the ...
    Posted to Abbotsford Real Estate (Weblog) by 225687 on July 26, 2009
  • The annual blueberry cannon debate is on again

    Yes, its happens every year. Local newpapers (and sometimes The Province and Vancouver Sun) will publish stories about the propane-fuelled bird scare devices or "blueberry cannons" as we call them. Then a chain reaction of letters to the editor from both proponents and opponents of blueberry cannons will last all summer. Shrinking ...
    Posted to Abbotsford Real Estate (Weblog) by 225687 on June 28, 2009
  • Cash for toilets, just don't flush it

    The City of Abbotsford and the District of Mission have teamed up to offer a rebate of $50 for each toilet replacement when a new ultra-low flow model is installed in your home. It's all part of a program to make bathroom renovations more environmentally-friendly. Abbotsford and Mission are also hoping to cut down on sewage treatment ...
    Posted to Abbotsford Real Estate (Weblog) by 225687 on May 4, 2009
  • Should You Test the Air in Your Home for Mold?

    Molds are microscopic fungi That grow and reproduce rapidly. Mold can be harmful. It can damage and even ruin materials, such as paper, cardboard and fabrics. More importantly, mold can affect your health and your family’s health. Molds can cause allergic reactions and illnesses, depending on the type of mold, the amount and degree of ...
    Posted to Abbotsford Real Estate (Weblog) by 225687 on May 21, 2008
  • Discounted Mortgage Loan Insurance for Energy-Efficient Homes

    For most people, the hardest part of buying a home — especially the first home — is saving the necessary down payment. Mortgage Loan Insurance helps you buy a house with little or no down payment. CMHC or Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation is one of the big three mortgage loan insurance providers in Canada. Canada Mortgage ...
    Posted to Abbotsford Real Estate (Weblog) by 225687 on May 21, 2008
  • Buying A home With Underground Oil Tank?

    Do you know if the house you are buying has an underground heating oil storage tank? If there is an underground oil tank and it leaks into the ground, you as the buyer could be liable for the cost of removal of that tank and cleanup of contaminated soil (You could be liable even after selling a contaminated property in BC). The cost could be ...
    Posted to Abbotsford Real Estate (Weblog) by 225687 on September 29, 2007