Tag Archives: Okanagan real estate

Moving on Up

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Spring

When I was in the Okanagan at Easter I toured around Sedona Heights to check out all the latest activity. And there has been a lot going on. One of the houses that my brother built sold part way through … Continue reading →

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Summerland Grown

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Spring

I was reading the Summerland Visitor’s Guide recently and found a great article on Summerland’s agricultural history. In the 1800s, Summerland was known for its “fruit ranches.”  Some of those same pioneer families are still farming today. If you drive … Continue reading →

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Jazzed about Summerland Fall Fair

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Spring

The Summerland Fall Fair takes place September 8th and 9th at the Curling Club. The wine and food pairing competition was a huge hit last year. People were packed in shoulder to shoulder to see their favourite local wineries and … Continue reading →

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Sedona Man

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Spring

A few years ago I was in Penticton for the Ironman competition. A friend of mine was attempting the challenging swim/bike/run event for the first time. I was amazed by how supportive the community was. People station themselves along the … Continue reading →

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Holiday in the Land of Summer

Posted on August 16, 2012 by Spring

Day One: Visit with young farmers at Claremont Ranch Organics in Kelowna. Dinner at the Gasthaus in Peachland. (Optional add on: winery/vineyard tour) Day Two: Run part of Ironman route along Skaha Lake. Drive through Upper Bench on the way to Naramata, … Continue reading →

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A Blast from the Past

Posted on July 26, 2012 by Spring

I pulled out a few pictures from my Dad’s photoalbum, to show how far Todd has come with Sedona Heights. A friend of my Dad’s asked Todd if he was drunk when he first bought the hillside property in Summerland, … Continue reading →

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Lemon Cream Pie

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Spring

I had already filled my plate with two scrumptious looking desserts – a pineapple cheese cake by Lynda and strawberry shortcake with fresh strawberries and whipped cream by Linda. But as I turned away from the Sedona Heights potluck table, … Continue reading →

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Your New Home?

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Spring

I spoke with Patrick Murphy at Remax Summerland during the recent Sedona community potluck. He confirmed that the market in the Okanagan has come back and that homes are really selling again. One reason is that the Harmonized Sales Tax … Continue reading →

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Fort Joy

Posted on June 6, 2012 by Spring

Joy and Don hosted the community potluck last week at Sedona Heights. They are still putting the finishing touches on the inside of their house. We gathered in their large living room with the great view. Even though that room … Continue reading →

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Sedona Life

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Spring

Last week, my brother Todd, his partner Lisa and their son Ryder came to Vancouver. Lisa was writing her real estate exam. While Lisa got in some last minute studying, Todd, Ryder, my other brother Don and I went out … Continue reading →

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