Steve Klassen(Personal Real Estate Corporation) First "Klass" Service | 604-534-3008 |
Current Family News
December 2011
Is it really Christmas letter time again? It seems like only a few days ago we were playing badminton
in the backyard after dinner and roasting marshmallows. Well, I’ve now got my hot chocolate beside
me, pen in hand, and my Christmas letter paper ready to go.
First off, I’d like to thank you for how you’ve helped me in my business this year! I really appreciate
that I have the opportunity to serve great people every day; people that are delighted with receiving
“First Klass” real estate service and in turn tell others about me. My mantra for the next year is “I’m
Never Too Busy For Your Referrals”, which emphasizes that I make it a priority to serve you, and
those you care about, who you send to me.
The real estate market has been steady this year. With positive in-migration to B.C., job growth, and
record low interest rates, we are fortunate to live where we live - a place that people want to be.
Yes, we can get caught up in the concerning news of recession, European debt crisis, shaky
consumer confidence, and the monster in the closet, but we must not forget the big picture. These
concerning news items are as King Solomon referred to as “nothing new under the sun”. The simple
formula I like to use is that the best place to buy real estate is where people are and will be moving
to. The Lower Mainland of B.C. definitely fits that description! With record low interest rates and a
healthy inventory of homes and properties from which to choose, call me at 604-534-3008 if you
would like to discuss how the current market dynamics make this an ideal time for you to move.
So, what’s new in my life? In recent editions of this annual letter it’s been a new daughter, mountain
biking, skiing, and hockey goaltending. However, this year is the year of coaching. As our five kids
are involved with all kinds of activities, Cindy and I have often volunteered our time to help with
whatever our kids have been involved with, including track and field, soccer, baseball, cross country,
and volleyball. But this is the first time I’ve been a coach (a co-coach to Jared’s hockey team). My
duties in the coaching relationship include the managerial/logistics role, communication, and goalie
coaching. Jared plays goalie in about 70% of his games, and I help coach him, or whoever else
might be playing goalie when Jared plays forward. In the league Jared plays in, the games are either
once or twice per week, with a practice right before the game. Once the game begins, I usually
coach the defence while my coaching partner coaches the forwards. It’s been a big commitment but
I am a dad who likes to get involved with whatever my kids are doing. I love being on the bench, or
sideline, or courtside, and find it difficult to just come and watch. So, if Jared ever makes the NHL,
you’ll all know why.
On the home front, Cindy continues to do a great job running our company, the Klassen Family, Inc.
Although the hours are long and compensation short, Cindy keeps things running around here while
I’m off at work. As has been a common theme, things are continually busy with the two different
schools the kids are at, practices, games, recitals, orthodontic appointments, field trips, birthday
parties, grocery shopping, etc... I am thinking that Cindy really lives at “no fixed address”. I lovingly
call her the “at home mom who’s never at home”.
All joking aside, we do work hard, as busy as lifegets, to build in family rituals to ensure we don’t lose out on relationship building time. We have family rituals and Cindy and I each have rituals with each of the kids; a way to stay connected!
Jude is 14 and is doing well in grade 9. He is excited about training in the Langley Mustangs Silver
Group for track. In early November, that group began training for the upcoming competitive season
which begins in March. They do strength and conditioning training, balance and speed work
development. Jude has been a big help around the house as he mows the lawn, keeps my vehicle
washed, and even helped this summer with pressure washing and sealing the driveway apron. Jude is
now taller than Cindy, and I think is eating more than all his siblings combined.
Adrianna is 12 and in grade 8. She is playing school volleyball and rep soccer. She will also be training
in the Mustangs Silver Group. With all of her athletics and homework, Adi doesn’t have any trouble
falling asleep at night. She’s been helping me a bit with some office tasks down in my home office and
is really a good baker. Adrianna is even thinking of having her own cupcake shop one day.
Jared is 10 and in grade 6, his first year at the Langley Fundamental Middle Secondary School. Jared
loves being outside, either playing ball hockey, riding his bike, raking leaves, or helping me set mole
traps. I pay Jared $10 for each mole he traps. Jared’s track will start up in March. For now, he’s playing
school volleyball and hockey in the Fraser Valley Christian League. This summer Jared pitched in
some money for real goalie skates and a new goalie glove/trapper. Jared loves being at the rink, and
his team mates appreciate his work ethic on the ice. He was just named captain of his team.
Mireya is now 8 and in grade 3. She loves school and especially reading. She is trying to read for 900
minutes in one month! If Jude eats more than all the other kids combined, then for sure Mireya talks
more than all her siblings combined. Now I know why God gave me 2 ears! Mireya is enjoying soccer,
and can’t wait for her first year of track! She will start track and field in March. Mireya also likes to
draw, and drew a wonderful portrait of me yesterday, although I think my nose is not that big…
Nicole is 6 and in grade 1. She has done well in this last 18 months as she’s adjusted to life in our
family (a huge change for her coming from a home where she was an only child). Nicole takes piano
lessons (along with Mireya) and also likes to dance, sing, and scream! Unfortunately, since my last
letter, the amount of Taylor Swift music in the house has only increased. Hopefully Taylor will retire
soon. This last summer Nicole learned to ride a bike without training wheels, and even does some
roller skating. She’s also getting good at making tea for Cindy and me! I would also call Nicole the
family comedian/clown. She is hilarious.
Business wise, 2011 is again sure to be a successful year of referral based business. I am honoured to
consistently have a real estate practice that thrives on referral and repeat business. Let me know if
ever you need any real estate help, and remember that I’m never too busy for your referrals.
So in closing, I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas. I know we are eagerly anticipating Christmas
time where life slows down and we reflect on the reason for the season.
It’s a wonderful life!
Steve Klassen
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