On February 17th, Options Community Services launched its first capital fundraising campaign to raise $1.5 million for affordable housing units. The money is currently being raised through a partnership with 50 local women, all of who have pledged to raise $25,000 each in support of this project. Surrey 604 is encouraging public support of this project by featuring each of the 50 ...

Conyers & Associates is in the top 10% of Realtors - Medallion 2020
In their very first year of becoming a team, Karen and Winston of Conyers & Associates have qualified for MLS Medallion Club Membership.
The Medallion Club is a ranking from the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board giving designation to the top 10% of all realtors based on production.
Karen is the past chair of the Professional Standards Committee for the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board, and i ...

Punk Rock Redefined | Home By Design
When interior designer Annie Fair, owner and principal of Annie Fair Design, was hired to help with a Southern California home and kitchen redesign, she knew from the first meeting that her clients were up for pushing the boundaries. “The husband is a punk rock drummer and the wife (a professional yoga instructor) has colorful hair that matches her tattoos,” says Fair. “These clients are real ...

Open Seating | Home By Design Magazine
Nestled in Newport Beach, California, the Port Streets community is a cozy haven for family living. Built in the 1960s and ’70s, the neighborhood boasts multiple parks, pools, and a highly regarded elementary school. While the neighborhood may be a desirable environment for raising a family, the homes’ original layouts can be less than ideal. When designer Anna-Marie Claassen of Anthology Int ...

6 Tips for Listing Your Home in the Winter
The warmer months of spring and summer are when the real estate market spikes and buyers are hot on the trail of a new home. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t worthwhile to list your home in the new year—after all, winter offers sellers less competition with fewer properties on the market. Plus, once the cold sets in you have a chance to pull out all the stops to make your home feel comfy and co ...
How to Maximize your Condo’s Patio Space
Ah, condo patios—that beautiful little slice of outdoors in the sky, the oasis built into your urban home. An oasis that can quickly become overrun with pots of neglected plants, mismatched garden furniture, and bikes waiting to be stored.
When you first move into a condo, the patio seems filled with limitless possibilities. But if you’re not careful, it’s easy to start using the space as a ...