march/april 2021 Newsletter!

march/april 
2021 Newsletter!

We can feel Spring coming... It's just around the corner!
 
Our little girls can't wait to say goodbye to snow pants and toques and hello to shorts and t-shirts!  Jade actually wore shorts over her pants the other day because waiting has been unbearable!  
 
Jake is super grateful for the busy start to 2021 😃
 
Thank you to everyone who has chosen to trust us with your Real Estate needs so far!
 
Jake and Rachel Russell

RECIPE CORNER:
More plant-based recipes! 
These two recipes are so easy and delicious.  I told Jake that I would bake him these cookies for Valentine's Day, which worked out perfectly to share the recipe with all of you! 😉
 
If you try one of the recipes from our newsletter, snap a picture
and send it our way 📸! We'd love to see! 
 
I'm always looking for new plant-based meal inspiration!  
 
If you have a favorite vegan recipe, let us know...maybe we can feature it in one of our upcoming newsletters!
 
Lot's of love 
 
-Rachel XO

INSTANT POT KITCHARI (LIGHTLY SPICED LENTILS AND RICE):
This dish feels so nourishing and comes together very quickly in the Instant Pot.  Stovetop instructions are included!

Get the recipe!!

ONE BOWL DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES:
These cookies are so easy AND yummy!  They are super chocolatey and made with oat flour 💕

Get the recipe!!

Featured Listings!

Mature Inner City LotIn East Hill!! 
- Stunning large and mature lot
- Great family layout
- Bright daylight suite
- Fully fenced yard
 
3402 24th St.,Vernon B.C.Price: $569,000
 
MLS #: 10221876

More info/pics📸

Here’s the latest update from Jake!:
 
Wow, what a start to January 2021! 
It has been "hair straight back", as I like to say.
 
There have been big changes compared to this time last year.  House values have significantly increased and the competition for buyers has gone into overdrive. 
 
Right now there is a strong demand, and many of the sales coming through are being sold at well over list price (even homes in the 700-800k price range).
 
This busy market seemed to pick up the second week of January.  I knew things were starting to change when an agent told me he had 25 showings in one day and the property received 8 offers, only to sell it 3 days later for $21,000 over list price! Lucky for the seller 😉
 
Hope all is well with you and your loved ones. 
Never hesitate to contact me if you'd ever like to chat!
 
-- Jake --

📈For all the stats lovers out there📊:⬇️⬇️⬇️

OMREB: December 2020 Summary Statistics
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December 2020 Statistics!!

OMREB: January 2021 Summary Statistics
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January 2021 Statistics!!

YEAR IN REVIEW:
Housing market snapshot for 2020
 
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Okanagan Market Overview:
(Q4 2020)
 
The Association of Interior REALTORS® posted the largest sales volume on record with $6.6 billion worth of residential transactions in the region throughout 2020. This represents a staggering 43% increase compared to 2019 and 19% growth compared to 2016 highs.
 
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Home Inspections in a Multiple-bid Scenario:
 
In hot housing markets, your buyers are more anxious than ever to get a bid in on their dream home. And while it’s prudent to submit a conditional offer pending a home inspection, many buyers view this as too risky. Thankfully, there are pre-offer home and property inspection services available that can be carried out before the offer is even submitted to provide added peace of mind to buyers and buyers’ agents.

Click Here for Full Article!

A Homebuyer’s Guide to Living in a Tiny House in Canada:
 
For homebuyers looking to reduce their environmental footprint, embrace a minimalist lifestyle, and avoid being chained to a mortgage for the rest of their lives - tiny homes are becoming increasingly enticing.
 
But in Canada, they still occupy a grey zone - floating between recreational vehicles and traditional single family residences.  But tiny homes have hit the mainstream in a big way, thanks to home improvement shows, do-it-yourself culture, social media, and prefab kits (you can literally buy a tiny house on Amazon with the click of a button).  But in reality, living in one in Canada isn't as easy as they make it look on HGTV.

Click Here for Full Article!

We've had an excellent experience using The Balancing Act for our personal/business tax-related and bookkeeping needs.  They are super professional, reliable and thorough!
 
Call The Balancing Act!
Phone #: 250-545-0750
Email: thebalancingact@shaw.ca
Website: https://www.thebalancingactbookkeeping.ca/
 

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Stay tuned for the next one and feel free to reach out at anytime.
Thank you so much!!

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