East Hill What a Carriage House Really Costs to Build in Vernon Planning a carriage house on your East Hill lot in Vernon? The real cost categories: design, permits, DCCs, servicing, home warranty and construction.
East Hill Winter on East Hill: Steep Streets, Snow and Smart Driveways Handling winter on Vernon's East Hill: City snow-clearing priorities, the 24-hour sidewalk rule, steep driveways, winter tires and buying tips.
East Hill How to Win a Multiple-Offer Situation on a Character Home Competing for an East Hill character home in Vernon? How to make a strong offer in a multiple-offer situation without taking on unnecessary risk.
East Hill Buying a Home With a Suite to Help Pay the Mortgage in East Hill Thinking of buying an East Hill home with a suite in Vernon? What to check on permits, lender rules, tenancy law and short-term rental limits before you buy.
East Hill Buying a Fixer-Upper in East Hill: Advice From Someone Who’s Built and Renovated 7+ Homes Thinking of buying a fixer-upper on Vernon's East Hill? Practical advice on sizing up the house, budgeting, permits and financing from Tim Jones.
East Hill BC’s Property Tax Deferment Program: What East Hill Seniors Should Know How BC's property tax deferment program works for East Hill seniors in Vernon in 2026: who qualifies, the new interest rate, fees and when it must be repaid.
East Hill BC’s First-Time Home Buyers’ Property Transfer Tax Exemption, Explained for Vernon Buyers How BC's first-time buyer property transfer tax exemption works in 2026: who qualifies, value limits, move-in rules, and what it means for East Hill, Vernon.
East Hill Asbestos, Vermiculite and Lead Paint: What to Know Before Renovating an Older Home Renovating an older East Hill home in Vernon? What Health Canada and WorkSafeBC say about asbestos, vermiculite and lead paint, and why to test first.
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East Hill Aging in Place in an Older East Hill Home: Renovations That Help Want to stay in your older East Hill home in Vernon? Practical aging-in-place renovations, plus BC credits and rebates that may help pay for them in 2026.
East Hill Queen Anne, Craftsman, Foursquare: Spotting Architectural Styles on East Hill Learn to spot Queen Anne, Craftsman, Foursquare and other styles on Vernon's East Hill, with real examples from the City of Vernon Heritage Register.
East Hill Can You Add a Suite or Carriage House in East Hill? One of the most common questions I get from East Hill buyers: “Can I add a suite or build a carriage house here?” For many lots the answer is increasingly yes, but the details matter. Why East Hill is well suited to it Many older lots are generous, and some have lane access. Walkability to […]
East Hill Lakeview Park’s Peanut Pool: An East Hill Summer Tradition Ask anyone who grew up in Vernon about the “Peanut Pool” and you’ll probably get a smile. The wading pool at Lakeview Park in East Hill has been a summer tradition for generations of local kids. A big upgrade for an East Hill landmark After a major revitalization project, the Lakeview Wading Pool reopened on […]
East Hill Buying an Older Home in East Hill: A Local’s Checklist East Hill’s character homes are a big reason people fall in love with the neighbourhood. But a 1920s or 1950s house comes with questions a new build doesn’t. Here’s the checklist I use with buyers. It comes from 23 years of selling in Vernon and from building or renovating more than seven homes myself. 1. […]
East Hill East Hill’s 1890s Heritage Homes on Pleasant Valley Road Walk up Pleasant Valley Road from the 35th Avenue roundabout and you’re walking past some of the oldest homes in Vernon. In the 1890s, East Hill was where the town’s merchants, mayors and professionals chose to live. Four of their Victorian-era houses still stand side by side. The four Pleasant Valley Road houses 3203 Pleasant […]
Uncategorized Jonesapalooza 2023 Raises $2,800 for The Emily Dahl Foundation The 80’s themed event and fundraiser of family and friends on Saturday, July 15, 2023, took place at a private residence in the North BX and featured live music by the band Feet First. The night was full of energy and fun with everyone enjoying food truck food & dancing. Everyone at the event donated […]