Courtesy of Natalie King

Direct: 778-870-4323 | natalieking@live.ca www.NatalieKingHomes.com Natalie King Real Estate Agent

Selling Real Estate Since 2005 with Integrity, Dignity, and Grace. Always making my clients #1 goals, my #1 goals. Providing my clients with genuine professionalism throughout their Real Estate experience, while decreasing any stressors or difficulties with authentic care.

2026 | ISSUE 5

FRONT DOOR STATEMENT COLOURS

One of the simplest yet most impactful ways to elevate your home’s curb appeal is to paint your front door a bold, intentional colour. It’s a relatively low-cost upgrade that delivers a high visual return, both in person as well as in online listings. Approach a statement door carefully, though, it’s not without risks. Homes with neutral exteriors tend to benefit most from a statement door. Bold choices like black, warm browns, deep navy or rich forest green offer broad interest. More unique shades, like burnt pumpkin, olive green or dusty rose, can be stunning when done right. When preparing your home for sale, every design decision should support a cohesive, complementary look. The key is to choose colours that complement each other. Your front door colour should complement your home’s existing exterior elements, such as siding, brick, roofing and landscaping, rather than outshine or compete with them. Take cues from what’s already there in the yard and in the neighbourhood and aim for a balanced, intentional look. A thoughtfully chosen statement door can help your property stand out in the right way.

Maple Dijon CHICKEN & VEGETABLES

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 large chicken breasts • 4 cups carrots, peeled and sliced into coins • 6 shallots, sliced

• 1 red onion, diced • 12 oz broccoli

• ¼ cup maple syrup • ¼ cup dijon mustard • 2 Tbsp cooking oil • 2 Tbsp parsley

• 1 tsp each: salt, paprika, thyme and garlic powder

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2.Line a sheet pan with parchment and spray with olive oil.

2.Arrange chicken and vegetables on the pan, spray with olive oil. 3.Mix salt, paprika, garlic and thyme. Sprinkle evenly over everything. 4.Mix maple syrup, Dijon and oil. Pour over chicken and veggies, coating both sides. Roast for 30-45 minutes, until the chicken is cooked and the carrots are tender. Garnish with fresh parsley. *Try this recipe with different vegetables like potatoes, asparagus, green beans or cauliflower.

EVERY DAY, THERE ARE 1,440 MINUTES. THAT MEANS WE HAVE 1,440 DAILY OPPORTUNITIES TO MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT.”

LES BROWN

PRACTICAL SOUNDPROOFING TIPS

Living in urban and suburban areas, noise is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with it. Sound travels easily through small gaps, hard surfaces and shared walls, making even everyday activity come through the walls as unwanted noise. The good news is there are plenty of practical, homeowner-friendly ways to reduce noise and create a calmer, quieter home. Start with simple fixes that deliver immediate results. Seal gaps around doors, windows and walls using caulk or weatherstripping to block sound entry points. Add soft

materials like rugs, curtains, artwork and tapestries along shared walls to absorb sound instead of reflecting it. Placing furniture against the wall, such as bookshelves, cabinets, couches and similar items, can absorb sound. Acoustic panels are another easy upgrade that can reduce echo and improve how sound behaves inside your space. You can also use white or pink noise, like a fan or sound machine, to mask background sounds and make them less noticeable. For longer-term solutions, consider more substantial upgrades and renovations. Double-glazed windows and solid-core exterior doors help reduce sound from transmitting from outside. Ensuring enough insulation inside walls and crawl spaces can absorb airborne noise. While total silence is not realistic, combining different improvements can noticeably reduce noise for you and your family.

THE “MAYBE BOX” STRATEGY FOR DECLUTTERING

Decluttering is overwhelming. The hardest part of decluttering isn’t the obvious “no” items or “yes” items. It’s the maybes. These are the items you’re not quite sure about. They don’t quite earn a place in your keep pile but also don’t feel easy to let go of. They carry just enough value, memory, or “what if” to slow you down. That’s where the “maybe box” becomes one of the most powerful tools in your decluttering process. As you sort through your home, keep what you truly use and love and confidently discard or donate anything that no longer serves you. For everything else, such as the lingering, nagging items, place them in a designated “maybe box.” This keeps your momentum going without getting stuck in overthinking every decision.

Once filled, seal the box and store it somewhere out of sight, at the bottom of a closet or tucked away in storage. Then set a firm date, about 10 to 14 days later, to take that box out and deal with it. The goal is to remove visual reminders and give yourself space from those items. At any point, if you need one of the items, you can certainly get it. If you do, take it out of the box; it’s proof that you still actively use or need the item. When your set date arrives, avoid reopening the debate. If you haven’t needed anything from the box, go ahead and let those items go by either donate, gift, or discard them. The maybe box replaces overthinking with a straightforward system, helping you declutter quickly and confidently.

Word Boggle Using only the letters beside, how many 5-letter words can you make?

We were able to create at least 12 words including: earth, early, heart, baker, pearl, steam, water, prawn, maple, amber, years, maker.

SOLUTION

What’s a real estate agent’s favourite song? Our House!

Why did the counter break up with the cabinets? It felt like it was being taken for granite!

What did one wall say to the other wall? “I’ll meet you at the corner!”

Diverging trends widen as detached housing gains steam

$703,000 apartment DOWN 7.9% year-to-year

$1,840,700 detached DOWN 8.4% year-to-year

$1,043,400 attached DOWN 5.1% year-to-year

BENCHMARK PRICES

16,236 ACTIVE LISTINGS 2,110 SOLD LISTINGS

detached 659 1,009 apartment

detached 5,810 6,865 apartment

31.6% SALES TO NEW LISTING RATIO

40 DAYS ON MARKET (detached)

7.7 MONTHS OF INVENTORY

6,684 NEW LISTINGS

VANCOUVER, B.C., May 2026 – The Greater Vancouver REALTORS ® (GVR) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 2,110 in April 2026, a 2.5 per cent decrease from the 2,163 sales recorded in April 2025. “Last month we noted that a divergence was emerging between sales trends in the detached and multi-family segments, which continued in April,” said Andrew Lis, GVR chief economist and vice-president data analytics. “Sales of detached homes have been gaining year overyear, while sales in the multi-family segment have declined, and this pattern is consistent across most areas. The fact this pattern is so broad-based reduces the likelihood what we’re seeing is just a blip in the data since the momentum isn’t isolated to small pockets of the market.” There were 6,684 detached, attached and apartment properties newly listed for sale on the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS ® ) in Metro Vancouver in April 2026. The total number of properties currently listed for sale on the MLS ® system in Metro Vancouver is 16,236. Across all detached, attached and apartment property types, the sales-to-active listings ratio for April 2026 is 13.5 per cent. The MLS ® Home Price Index composite benchmark price for all residential properties in Metro Vancouver is currently $1,098,000. Sales of detached homes in April 2026 reached 659. The benchmark price for a detached home is $1,840,700. This represents an 8.3 per cent decrease from April 2025 and a 0.8 per cent decrease compared to March 2026. Statistics reflect market activity in April 2026 | Source: Greater Vancouver REALTORS ® (GVR) | Market values stated are of the benchmark of Vancouver and surrounding region. Individual home market values will vary and are affected by factors such as location, size, interior and exterior condition. Please call to get an up-to-date evaluation of your home.

Natalie King Real Estate Agent Direct: 778-870-4323 | natalieking@live.ca www.NatalieKingHomes.com

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