The City of Kelowna was recently voted the most business friendly city in B.C. according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.
The CFIB's Communities in Boom: Canada's Top Entrepreneurial Cities, compares 100 of Canada's large and mid-sized municipalities based on: the number of small businesses in a community, the degree of business optimism, and on the effectiveness ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 1, 2011
The ski and snowboard season is just around the corner and we’ve woken up at Big White this morning to some fresh snow! It’s chilly up here this morning and winter had graced us with its presence. La Nina is back again this winter with above average amounts of precipitation, and that means huge dumps of snow for our skiing and snowboarding pleasure.
Our ...
Posted by Chris Maxwell
on October 29, 2011
Foreclosure: A foreclosure is the legal process by which a mortgagee, or other lien holder, usually a lender, obtains a termination of a mortgagor's equitable right of redemption, either by court order or by operation of law (after following a specific statutory procedure).
Court Ordered Sale: A Court Ordered Sale is the legal process where the BC Provincial Court is petitioned to approve ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 15, 2011
Get rid of the clutter! Cleaning and de-cluttering always rank near the top of suggested home improvements for sellers. Start sorting your belongings and get rid of what you don’t need—or box it up and put it in storage. If it looks like your home can’t accommodate your belongings, buyers will believe it can’t accommodate theirs, either!
Rearrange your furniture to ...
Posted by Amanda Westrheim
on September 14, 2011
We are pleased to welcome Chris Maxwell, the newest member of the Century 21 Assurance Realty team. For more information about Chris, visit his website at www.ChrisMaxwellSells.com
Posted by Terry Peters
on August 23, 2011
We are pleased to welcome Mervin Mascarenhas, the newest member of the Century 21 Assurance Realty team. For more information about Mervin, visit his website at www.mervinhomes.com
Posted by Terry Peters
on August 23, 2011
The Central Okanagan foreclosure inventory is now starting to show signs of steady increases from month to month in 2011. The overall active foreclosure listings pale in comparison to the total inventory in the Central Okanagan which continues to be a good sign. Buyers ask me all the time if I foresee a huge influx of court ordered sales to the Kelowna real estate market? In my opinion, having watched ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on July 19, 2011
Clients will say; “I have to find a house before I sell mine.” Or... “We cannot miss out on this home.”
A professional Consultant will always advise their clients of the risks associated with this strategy. Of course there are exceptions to every rule. Sometimes timing, finances or opportunity mean you have the ability or a good reason to buy first. However, in over ...
Posted by Steven Bergg
on June 6, 2011
When buying a home it is easy to fall in love with a home's appearance, but it’s important to look deeper into the home before you decide to purchase. A careful inspection of the home during your viewing can help you eliminate the homes with too many defects.
First Impressions Count
The Outside of the House can tell you a lot. Look at the condition of the roof and external walls. External ...
Posted by Elena King
on May 30, 2011
Are you new the Kelowna area? Perhaps you are visiting here from out of town? Kids saying they are bored and not quite sure where to take them for some fun and excitement? Well here's a list of some very fun family oriented places in the Kelowna area:
ATV Tours
Boat Rentals
Boat Tours
Camping
Carmelis Goat Cheese Artisan Inc.
CrocTalk Conservation & ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 20, 2011