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Kelowna located in BC's Central Okanagan is Canada's four season playground! Whether you are looking to relocate here for work, retirement or simply to invest in that "home away from home", we have it all. The Okanagan lifestyle offers everything from: wine tasting tours, golf, water sports, downhill and cross country skiing, mountain biking, snowmobiling, fishing, backpacking, camping, fine dining, street cafes, shopping, well I think you get the idea...
As a Realtor ® ,my philosophy is to make the buying and selling process of real estate an enjoyable experience for everyone! When my clients are faced with tough decisions and need some guidance or advice I am there every step of the way. I put my clients needs and wants at the forefront of everything that I do! I want to be your Realtor ® for life!! My core values are: Honesty , Integrity and to be considered Trustworthy . The highest compliment I could ever receive is the referral of a friend or family member. It is about being so much more than talk, it is about being true to your word through action!
I may not be the biggest name in Kelowna Real Estate...
I am simply the best name!
SOCIAL NETWORKS:
CITY OF KELOWNA
OKANAGAN WINERIES
KELOWNA YACHT CLUB
Kelowna Visitor Information
TRAVEL AND TRANSPORTATION INFO:
B.C. Road Conditions 1-800-550-4997 or visit: DriveBC.ca
Weather Report (250) 470-5155 or visit: WeatherNetwork.com
Kelowna International Airport (250) 765-5125 or visit: KelownaAirport.com
B.C. Ferries Schedule 1-888-223-3779 or visit: BCFerries.com
Greyhound Bus Line 1-800-661-8747 or visit: Greyhound.ca
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
Fire, Ambulance, Police 911
Kelowna RCMP (250) 762-3300
Non-Emergency Police (250) 762-3300
Mission Community Police Office (250) 764-5004
Rutland Community Police Office (250) 765-6355
Glenmore Community Police Office (250) 763-1531
Kelowna General Hospital (250) 862-4000
Crimestoppers (250) 861-8477
Crisis Line (250) 763-9191
Forest Fire Report 1-800-663-5555 or Cell *5555
Aircraft Distress 1-800-567-5111 0r Cell *311
KELOWNA RADIO STATIONS:
CBC Radio One - 88.9 FM News/Talk
K963 FM - 96.3 FM Classic Rock
Sun FM - 99.9 FM Top 40
Silk FM - 101.5 FM Soft AC
Q103 - 103.1 FM Adult Hits
The Juice - 103.9 FM Adult Hits
Power 104 - 104.7 FM Rock
CKOV 63 - 630 AM News/Talk
AM 1150 - 1150 AM News/Talk
OKANAGAN TELEVISION STATIONS:
CHBC News "The Okanagan's Very Own"
OKBC.tv Online On Demand
Kelowna...Did you know???
K.L.O. - means "Kelowna Land and Orchard Company", the company owned most of the land in that area for many years.
Kelowna's Fall Wine Festival is ranked amongst the "Top 100 Events in North America" year after year.
Mount Boucherie is one of five extinct volcanoes found in the Okanagan.
Kelowna's five major performance companies produce over 15 plays and musicals each year.
The "Sunny Okanagan" earned its namesake due to the over 2,000 hours of sunshine that recreational enthusiasts enjoy each year.
Dilworth Mountain was named after John Dilworth, an early Kelowna farmer.
Knox Mountain was named after Arthur Booth Knox who arrived in the Okanagan in 1874
There are 28 Regional Parks in the Central Okanagan.
The Shell Aero Centre welcomes private aircraft and provides pilot services such as sleeping quarters, cooking facilities and 24 hour Customs.
Kelowna International Airport welcomes nearly 1.5 million visitors each year!
Kelowna,BC Canada Quick Facts and Statistics:
1. Kelowna is the largest city in BC's intrerior region and was incorporated in 1905.
2. Kelowna's total land area is 221.69 square kilometres.
3. Kelowna is located in British Columbia's Central Okanagan Regional District.
4. Kelowna is 471 kilometres east of Vancouver,BC.
5. Kelowna BC is 606 kilometres west of Calgary Alberta, 78 kilometres north of Penticton BC, and 54 kilometres south of Vernon BC.
6. The population of Kelowna is approximately 118,507 permanent residents with a growth rate of 3.0%.
7. There are approximately 44,985 residential homes in Kelowna,BC and in 2008 32,385 were occupant owned and 12,600 were rented homes.
Come visit Canada's four season playground and you may just find you want to stay a lifetime!
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Professional Background
Professionally, my background includes resort and recreational real estate which has given me crucial experience and understanding of the construction process as well as the importance of sales and marketing. I started a successful family business in manufacturing right out of high school and enjoyed every minute of it. However, my main focus over the years has been in the construction industry. My construction experience includes the following:
Lumber Yard Manager
Plan Bidding and Take Offs
Engineering Technician
Truss Manufacturing
Shipping and Receiving
Sales and Marketing
My extensive knowledge of the construction industry from the beginnings of a poured foundation to the turn key end product is a valuable asset to my Buyers and Sellers. Whether you are looking to purchase a home for the very first time or like to renovate and flip houses for profit, I offer unmatched service and experience. My experience is your advantage in the incredibly competitive world of real estate.
Personal Background
Having lived in British Columbia my entire life I really feel somewhat spoiled. The abundance of things to do and see in our beautiful province is truly amazing. I grew up for the most part in the Lower Mainland with the bulk of that time in Abbotsford . I was one of the very fortunate kids out there that didn't move a whole lot so I had a great core of friends right through high school. Growing up in an agricultural city was one I am thankful for. I have fond memories of picking ripe strawberries and raspberries as a young boy. I even sold John Deere tractors for a time and truly loved the experience.
As a family we traveled to the Okanagan yearly and hit every water-slide park that was out there at the time. I distinctly remember looking at the gorgeous landscape in Kelowna as a child and thinking "this would be a cool place to live!" Well, I guess wishes do come true as my family moved here a few years ago and we have loved every minute of it. During the various seasons we like to explore the Okanagan and spend time at the beach, the ski hills, the local shops, pick fresh fruit in the orchards or whatever else seems like fun for that day! Kelowna really is a special place!
Personal Interests
Personally, I have a few hobbies and some a little more unique than others. I have two younger children so one thing that I do with them is go out to garage and yard sales. We go "treasure hunting" looking for deals on toys. I have found many vintage toys and in particular die-cast over the years. I collect Hot Wheels, MatchBox, Dinky and Corgi to name a few. Although, I must admit I do not have a proper hobby room to display my collection that is something I hope to have one day. Honestly, it is the story behind these die-cast toys that interests me the most, because every one of them has a history to them. I often wonder if there are grown men looking through their parent's attics in dusty old boxes for their old car collections? Really, at the end of the day all I am doing is buying my old memories back and creating new ones along the way.
So, if you know of anyone that has an old collection of toys they are looking to sell please feel free to pass my information on to them.
Awards
2009 - Masters Emerald
2008 - Masters Silver
2007 - Masters Silver