july/august 

2021 Newsletter!

SUMMER IS HERE!!☀️

 

Hopefully time will slow down just a little bit so we can all get out there and enjoy this hot and beautiful weather.

 

It was very exciting to see so many people strolling around at Downtown Vernon's "Sunshine Day" on June 19. 

 

We're very much looking forward to more community events as the province-wide restrictions begin to lift.

 

Jake is back at it with his early morning swims in Kal Lake!

He's patiently waiting for lake temperatures to

resemble "warm soup". 

It won't be long!

 

Wishing all of you a wonderful Summer!

   

Jake and Rachel Russell

RECIPE CORNER:

More plant-based recipes!!

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

 

Life-Changing ‘3-Ingredient’ Pancakes:

Never fuss around with another pancake recipe again! These pancakes turn out perfect everytime and are a great snack for leftovers the next day.

 
Get the recipe!!
 

Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies (Oat Flour; Oil-Free):

This recipe has quickly become my favorite cookie!  Very similar to one I posted in the past, but a little less sweet + easier to make.

 
Get the recipe!!

FREE eBOOK!!

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Free Vernon Homes eBook!

 

We created this eBook to serve as a detailed guide to help you identify the ideal location for your next home in the Vernon area!

 
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Featured Listing:

PRIME EAST HILL LOCATION!!

 

  • 4 Bedrooms/2 Bathrooms
  • Zoned for a carriage house
  • Open layout + high ceilings
  • Fenced yard + large deck

 

  • 2504 22 Street, Vernon B.C.
  • $679,900
  • MLS#:10235453

 

Call Jake for more info!!!

 
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Here’s the latest update from Jake!:

 

YA!! It’s Summertime!!

 

The market continues to be strong for Sellers, but it seems like the volume of sales has started to slow down.

 

However, due to lack of inventory, average home prices are continuing to go up.

 

Anyone selling right now is going to do well! 

Anyone selling right now who's using an amazing Realtor will do REALLY well! 😉

 

Lots of opportunities still out there for Buyers!

Persistence, consistency, and hard work will pay off. 

 

Let me know if you have any further questions and want to chat!

 

-Jake

 

 

📈For all the stats lovers out there📊:

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OMREB: May 2021 Summary Statistics

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May 2021 Statistics!!
 

3 Myths About Making an Offer – and the Reality:

 

Writing an offer for a property can be exhilarating and stressful at the same time.

 

It can be even more stressful when you are competing against other buyers for the property – and when you don’t fully understand the offer process.

 

There are some common misconceptions about making an offer to buy property, and about a seller’s obligations when they receive multiple offers.

 

To help make submitting your next offer less stressful, check out these 3 common myths, and what the facts actually are.

 
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Fractional Ownership May Be the Solution to Housing Affordability:

 

The persistent housing affordability crisis has haunted the dreams of would-be homeowners in major urban markets across the country for decades.

 

In particular, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the perennially hot Vancouver and surrounding Lower Mainland markets have essentially slammed the door shut for many homebuyers.

 

The dream of homeownership in major urban markets has become just a pipedream for too many Canadians.

 
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Documentary Traces Forgotten Era in Toronto’s Real Estate History:

 

Long before Toronto became a city of condominiums, there was another kind of building boom taking place. It was the construction of residential apartment buildings – which in the 1950s and ’60s was something quite novel.

 

Here’s something else you probably didn’t know. Many of the builders were Jewish immigrants from Eastern Europe who had escaped the Holocaust and came to Canada after the Second World War in search of a better life.

 

Their story and that of the development of the city is told in a new documentary called Shelter. Directed by award-winning Toronto filmmaker Ron Chapman, it had its world premiere at the 29th edition of the Toronto Jewish Film Festival in June.

 
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On the Water: What to Know About Living in a Floating Home:

 

There’s always been a romance about the water. From classic tales of the high seas to memories of quiet early mornings spent fishing with your parents, the water holds a special place in our collective experience.

 

In fact, it’s so special for some people they’ve taken the plunge and decided to live on the water full time.

 

Floating homes offer an alternative way of life. Today, we’ll explore why, delve into some specifics, and help you decide whether the move might be right for you.

 
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Click the button below to view a great PDF document describing all of the steps you would need to take when buying a home! 

 
Click Here for Full Document!
 

Everything You Need to Know About Home Insurance:

 

Determining the best kind of home insurance coverage for your needs can feel overwhelming to navigate with so many providers and options available.

 

To better understand how to sufficiently protect your residence, Hands offers some of the most important aspects every homeowner should know about home insurance. 

 

 
Click Here for Article!

Featured Business!! 

 

Trevor Abel 🏦

PFA Professional Financial Planner
IPC Securities Corporation

"By understanding that everybody’s life situations are unique, I offer personalized services to my clients that allow them to achieve financial success."

 

-Trevor Abel-

This month we would like to highlight Trevor Abel!!

 

Trevor is incredibly patient, thorough, and excellent at making complicated financial topics easier to understand. 

 

He has helped us obtain a variety of products, including TFSAs and RRSPs.  

 

Don't hesitate to give him a call if you are in need of estate planning, and/or financial advice for your wealth management questions!!

 

Call Trevor!!

 

Phone #:  (250) 838-2262 

Email: trevor.abel@ipcc.org

Website: https://www.facebook.com/Investment-Planning-Counsel-Trevor-Abel-107831711133750

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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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