May/june 2020

Newsletter!

Welcome Back!!

 

The state of the world has changed drastically since our last newsletter!

 

We have been adapting, to the best of our ability, and are finding it most helpful to focus on the positives and remain grateful. 

 

It's hard to know what to share online these days, so we've been documenting some of our outings and are trying to bring a smile to those of you following us on social media.

 

Luckily, we both enjoy being close to home, spending lots of time together as a family. 

 

Unfortunately, Kal Park is closed.... and we can hardly WAIT for the day when we can hit the trails again.  In the meantime, we have been trying to find alternative ways of getting outside in nature,  

 

Many people in the world do not have the same privileges as we do, and we're trying to be aware of that and utilize our time in a productive and healthy way.  

 

To all of you reading this, we are wishing you and your loved ones the best...

It will be exciting for everyone when we can connect face to face again!

 

Hope you enjoy!! 

 

Jake and Rachel Russell

RECIPE CORNER:

 

I had a hard time choosing just one recipe to share this time around. 

Here are two of our plant-based favorites!

(Click "Get the recipe!!)

 

Freezer Fudge:

This is the perfect recipe for when you need a quick and crunchy chocolate fix that doesn't leave you feeling

yucky!

 
Get the recipe!!
 

One-Pot Mushroom Stroganoff:

I have made this at least 6 times by now.  It is SO good, and super easy to make. 

Guaranteed to slide into the weekly dinner rotation.

 
Get the recipe!!

Featured Listings!!

20 Kestrel Place, Vernon B.C.

 

  • Adventure Bay rancher
  • $699,000
  • 4 Bed/3 Bath
  • Boat/RV parking
  • Private access to shared beach, boat launch + washrooms ($100/year)

 

<<== Click the photo for MLS link***

 

***Click the button below to

view listing video!

 
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11707 Palfrey Drive, Vernon B.C.

 

  • Amazing Coldstream location
  • $639,000
  • 5 Bed/3 Bath
  • Updated with an open layout
  • Fully self contained basement suite
  • Views of Kal Lake

 

***Click the photo for MLS link ==>>

 

***Click the button below to watch listing video!!

 
Watch Video!!

QUICK MARKET UPDATE FROM JAKE!

 

Some basic facts about our current market at the moment:

 

  • Inventory is still low, and the single-family home under $500,000 continues to sell very well. 

 

  • Vacancy rate is still floating around 1% and rentals are hard to come by. 

 

  • Buyer opportunity lies in the $600,000 to $800,000 price range. 

 

  • Once we have settled into our "new normal", in regards to COVID-19, I'm anticipating our market will return and buyers who have postponed will get into action again. 

 

I’ve been playing with the idea of creating an ebook about my experiences in Real Estate over the past 13 years:

 

Here are some of the ideas and things I’ve noticed that I intend to expand on in the ebook:

 

  • Watch when outside cats want inside the property you are showing - you never know if they actually reside there, and could spray or impregnate the Seller's feline (ask Jake for full story 😉).

 

  • When viewing, be careful what you discuss inside the property - cameras are everywhere now. 

 

  • Granny and Grandpa houses that have had no updates are often good buys

 

  • Don’t spend a lot on cosmetic renovations.

 

  • If you find 80% of what you are looking for, buy it - that’s as close to perfect as one can achieve. 

 

  • Water is the biggest insurance claim - review your coverage and visualize what work could be done around your place to mitigate potential damage.

 

As always, feel free to reach out if you have any questions or you know someone that is thinking of buying or selling real estate this year, your referrals do not go unrewarded.

 

😀

 

-Jake

For those of you interested in stats...here are the March 2020 Market Statistics.  If it's difficult to view on your device, I have provided a clickable link below that will take you to an external site.  

 

CLICK TO VIEW!!!

 

As always, feel free to contact Jake if you need further explanation/clarification!

We have provided an up to date 2020 Housing Market Overview which includes an economic overview & housing market analysis for our area.  Click the button below!

 
2020 Housing Market Overview

We take pride in what we do!!

SERENITY

 

CALMNESS of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the result of long and patient effort in self-control. Its presence is an indication of ripened experience, and of a more than ordinary knowledge of the laws and operations of thought.

 

A man becomes calm in the measure that he understands himself as a thought evolved being, for such knowledge necessitates the understanding of others as the result of thought, and as he develops a right understanding, and sees more and more clearly the internal relations of things by the action of cause and effect he ceases to fuss and fume and worry and grieve, and remains poised, steadfast, serene.

 

The calm man, having learned how to govern himself, knows how to adapt himself to others; and they, in turn, reverence his spiritual strength, and feel that they can learn of him and rely upon him. The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Even the ordinary trader will find his business prosperity increase as he develops a greater self-control and equanimity, for people will always prefer to deal with a man whose demeanour is strongly equable.

 

The strong, calm man is always loved and revered. He is like a shade-giving tree in a thirsty land, or a sheltering rock in a storm. "Who does not love a tranquil heart, a sweet-tempered, balanced life? It does not matter whether it rains or shines, or what changes come to those possessing these blessings, for they are always sweet, serene, and calm. That exquisite poise of character, which we call serenity is the last lesson of culture, the fruitage of the soul. It is precious as wisdom, more to be desired than gold—yea, than even fine gold. How insignificant mere money seeking looks in comparison with a serene life—a life that dwells in the ocean of Truth, beneath the waves, beyond the reach of tempests, in the Eternal Calm!

 

"How many people we know who sour their lives, who ruin all that is sweet and beautiful by explosive tempers, who destroy their poise of character, and make bad blood! It is a question whether the great majority of people do not ruin their lives and mar their happiness by lack of self-control. How few people we meet in life who are well balanced, who have that exquisite poise which is characteristic of the finished character!

 

Yes, humanity surges with uncontrolled passion, is tumultuous with ungoverned grief, is blown about by anxiety and doubt only the wise man, only he whose thoughts are controlled and purified, makes the winds and the storms of the soul obey him.

 

Tempest-tossed souls, wherever ye may be, under whatsoever conditions ye may live, know this: In the ocean of life the isles of Blessedness are smiling, and the sunny shore of your ideal awaits your coming. Keep your hand firmly upon the helm of thought. In the bark of your soul reclines the commanding Master; He does but sleep: wake Him. Self-control is strength; Right Thought is mastery; Calmness is power. Say unto your heart, "Peace, be still!"

 

James Allen

Stay tuned for the next one and feel free to reach out at anytime.

Thank you so much!!

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