Buying a Home in British Columbia Buying a home is the largest investment most of us ever become involved in. Yet people sometimes take less time over it than they do when buying a new car. That’s because it’s unfamiliar territory to many of us. We don’t know...
10 Reasons To Buy a Home in Abbotsford Enough with the doom and gloom about homeownership. Brett Arends explains why owning a home is a good thing. Enough with the doom and gloom about homeownership. Sure, maybe there's more pain to come in the housing market. But...
Home-buying or investing – which is better? Gen Y & Millennials, this could be the defining question of your financial life. Don’t make the mistake of passively accepting the line that housing is a great investment. Ask questions so you can make an educated...
Smart Money is Still on Canadian Home Buying It's easy to feel sorry for all the young house hunters. It turns out the overpriced home they were hoping to buy isn't just a place to live. It turns out its a solid investment! Now, maybe more than ever, houses are a...
5 Reasons to Buy an Abbotsford Home in 2016 The housing market in British Columbia right now is busy and exciting…and potentially overwhelming for someone considering whether to jump in. Let us show you 5 reasons you will want to buy an Abbotsford home this year. 1....
BC Gov't says foreign buyers account for 3.3 pct of home deals British Columbia said 3.3 percent of home sales involved foreign buyers between June 10-29, for the first time unveiling data showing the influence of overseas investment on its booming housing...
Hikes in Abbotsford As might be expected in bountiful, agricultural lands, walking and hiking paths are numerous around Abbotsford. Many are flat, easy-to-walk, cycling and jogging routes along the dykes such as the Sumas River and Arnold Dyke trails, both off Hwy 1....
Abbotsford Parks: Nature & Wildlife Escape to mossy rainforests, sky-high mountains and peaceful coastlines at parks in British Columbia. Campsites in parks across BC provide instant access to nature, and some locations offer guided wildlife watching tours for the...
Abbotsford - An Introduction Known as a "City in the Country,” Abbotsford is endowed with British Columbia's richest agricultural lands, “family first” values and exceptional urban amenities. It's also a year-round destination packed with outdoor activities like...
In our opinion, Auguston is the best place to live. The community rests on the back of Sumas Mountain. When you live or visit there, it is easy to be overwhelmed with the natural surroundings. You might even feel like you are in a remote mountain resort, but in...
Duftco Bakehouse Over the next year, we want to take some time to highlight some great businesses in and around our community. We want to share with people within our community and to people who are thinking of joining our community what Abbotsford is really...
Matthew's House Matthew’s House is a ‘home away from home’ that provides quality respite care for children who live with complex care issues. Matthew's House is another perfect example of the type of community and support by locals. The facility is located in...
Fishtrap Creek Park We said it before and we'll say it again, there is so much natural beauty surrounding the city of Abbotsford. Fishtrap Creek is beautiful and natural with it's trees, peaceful waters and abundant wildlife. The moment you enter the trail you are...
Why Housing Is A Bad Long-Term Investment But You Should Buy Anyways Gary Davey, CONTRIBUTOR Opinions expressed by Auguston Contributors are their own. Homeownership was once considered a staple of the ‘Canadian Dream’ and a sure sign of financial stability in the...