Angela Reeves Blog

Snow is typically a royal pain here in coastal BC, because it usually is just slushy and messy and we barely get to enjoy it for a day before it turns into muck.   Not so this year however, as an unusually long cold snap has left huge snowmounds behind from all the repeated plowing.  These big hu...

#205 - 530 Cottonwood Avenue, Coquitlam.    On the border of Burnaby and Coquitlam.  Close to transit, shopping and all amenities.   Secure underground parking, bike storage and big storage locker.    Immaculate and ready to move in.   Nice neighborhood, 19+ building. Come and see it Sunday and t...

As an agent with a "green" thumb and a keen interest in all things environment and "green" related, I didn't have to think long before I decided to join NAGAB, the National Association of Green Agents and Brokers.   I am well on my way to green certification, and am enjoying learning all kinds of...

Perfect for first timers - this 3 bedroom rancher on a corner lot - quiet street.  Detatched garage could be used for a workshop.  All new paint, laminate and baseboards throughout.   Asking $345,000 bring your offers and your ideas to make this little gem your own!   MLS # V736600    Open Saturd...

OK - Santa brought the Wii to our house for Christmas this year.  I had heard lots about it, and even seen others play before, but it took me actually trying it out to see how much FUN this thing is. Christmas night turned into Boxing day and we were Wii ing into the WII hours of the night. Needl...

Whenever I need a reality check on what my priorities are, I simply have to look into the eyes of my children to realize what is truly important to me.  Sure the market could stand to pick up, but as the old saying goes, nobody ever dies wishing they had spent more time at the office.   If the ma...

What is it about a snowfall that makes everything look more charming?  Be it ever so humble, there's no place to me like home in my cute little red house - especially with a delicious coat of snowy icing.  We got "blessed" with a super duper amount of snow - first white Christmas in many years -...

Christmas Eve the kids and I went out to go carolling drop cookies and gifts to our neighbors, and couldn't resist this shot!  Our next door neighbor has a bobcat and snowplowed our driveway, piling up the excess on the corner by the stopsign - the kids couldn't believe it - this will be my favo...

You may have seen variations of this information in publications and other blogs, but I think it's so valuable, I can't help but paraphrase and republish it.  Often we overlook the basics, and a little refresher is good for everyone, experienced or newbie. 1.  Making an offer on a home without be...

Congratulations to former councillor Ernie Daykin as he takes over from Gord Robson as Mayor of Maple Ridge.   Our city awaits the new voice to be heard from city hall.  Daykin seems to be a highly likeable, personable fellow, somehow less formidable & imposing than Robson.   Only time will tell ...