Do you have your Christmas tree up yet? Is it missing that certain something to set it apart from past years? This cute do-it-yourself decoration idea makes for a fantastic family activity and the perfect addition to your tree.

To get started, you will need to collect some pine cones from around your neighborhood. Once you have your selection of pine cones, you will need some liquid glue, a paintbrush, and your favorite color of glitter (silver and gold is always a good choice). Use the paintbrush to cover the outside of the cone with glue. Once sufficiently covered, place the cone in a plastic container and sprinkle your chosen glitter over the top of the pine cone. Then, place a lid on the container and slowly flip the container over to maximize your glitter coverage. After a few flips, remove the pine cone and let the glue dry. Add a hook or tie a string to the end of the cone and your new Christmas ornament is ready for primetime! Even just a few of these cute additions can give your tree a stylish, rustic look you never knew your tree needed.

Happy Holidays!

Metro Vancouver home sales return to historically typical levels
After a quieter first half of 2019, home buyer activity has returned to more historically typical levels in Metro Vancouver*.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential home sales in the region totalled 2,498 in November 2019, a 55.3 per cent increase from the 1,608 sales recorded in November 2018, and a 12.6 per cent decline from the 2,858 homes sold in October 2019.

Last month’s sales were four per cent above the 10-year November sales average.

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Unusual end-of-year demand for Fraser Valley real estate

A combination of unseasonably high demand and declining supply reinforced Fraser Valley’s real estate market in November.

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board processed 1,405 sales of all property types on its Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in November, an 11.7 per cent decrease compared to sales in October 2019, and a 36.7 per cent increase compared to the 1,028 sales in November of last year.

Darin Germyn, President of the Board, says, “Some listings are seeing a lot of activity depending on location and property type. REALTORS® are reporting more showings, higher traffic at open houses and even some multiple offer situations, which is atypical for the time of year.

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