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Vernon, BC

It’s the most generous time of the year

December 5, 2010 Vernon, BC
Christmas, the time for giving and sharing through the Realtor's Annual Food Drive for the Vernon, BC Salvation Army Food Bank.

The Christmas season is upon us, once again. Visions of melting credit cards dance in our heads as we venture out into the shopping wonderland and attempt to find that perfect gift. Since the world economy took a blow to it’s midsection a growing number of people and families have found it has become more [...]

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Your very own view … with a home!

November 9, 2010 Buying Help
Home for sale, 3705 21 Ave, Mission Hill, Vernon, BC.  Has big views, RV Parking and is close to schools.  Call John Deak to view.

When you go house hunting, you usually start with a list of wants, needs, and have a price range in mind. Once you have that nailed down, the hunt begins for the perfect match, which can be an adventure all on to itself. Quite often , what looks good on the computer or in the [...]

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If you live in East Hill, your power may be out

September 22, 2010 Vernon, BC
Map of East Hill neighbourhood that will be affected by power outages.

To my neighbours in East Hill: This notice from BC Hydro may affect you, if you are in the area outlined in the map. Improvements like this are good, despite the disruptions they can cause. Best of luck to you. BC Hydro wishes to inform customers located in the East Hill area of intermittent short [...]

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Helping: It’s what I do. How can I help you?

September 15, 2010 Buying Help
John can help!

The daily life of a Real Estate agent isn’t all about signing contracts or shuffling paper. Oh no, not at all. It’s about doing what you can to make sure that everyone is happy. You do what you can to help. How can I help?  Here is a bit of a glimpse….. Well, so far [...]

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When Flux is your Friend

August 30, 2010 Buying Help

Are the interest rates low enough for you? Are the home prices attractive enough? Is there a neighbourhood that’s just right? As I had written in a previous post, this is a great time to buy, but according to the experts, the “buyer’s market” is forecast to be short lived. It’s looking like there has [...]

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Shameless plug: the great head shot

August 6, 2010 People
Every Real Estate agent needs a great head shot, but not everyone loves having their picture taken.  Knowing a fantastic portrait photographer, Kate Mahaits, made the process that much easier for John Deak.

I hate having my picture taken. There…I said it!  Apparently when I was a kid, I would make faces  when the camera came out, and would get yelled at for it. To this day, I can hear that yelling in the back of my memory banks and dread the thought of the next closeup. Not [...]

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A Dog’s Life: Okanagan Style

July 20, 2010 Vernon, BC

Who likes dogs? Come on now, put up your hand! I’m seeing lots of hands out there! I was 13 when I got my first dog…a West Highland Terrier named Fritz. He was given to us by a German family friend named Fred, who was moving and needed to find him a new home.Fritz was [...]

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Tipping the Scales, What Gets You There?

July 7, 2010 Who is John Deak?
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What tips the scale for you? When decisions have to be made, what is that very thing that makes you pull the trigger and say “alright, dammit!” When I was 6 years old, a big tabby cat decided to wander into our yard and make us his new family. My Dad wasn’t going to have [...]

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Real Estate in the Okanagan: Let’s go Shopping!

June 28, 2010 Buying Help

Markets are always controlled by the principle of supply and demand. If the the demand is high and the supply is short, prices will rise, sales will be quick and you are looking squarely at a sellers market. When supply is high and the demand is low, prices drop, sales are slow, and you are [...]

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Communication Breakdown

June 23, 2010 Selling Help

As in life, selling your home can take many paths, and sometimes can get confusing. Is the home for sale by owner, is it exclusively listed by a Realtor or is it on the Multiple Listings System (MLS)? When a home is For Sale By Owner it’s up to both parties to act in a [...]

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