Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and Amazon.ca has announced its third annual ranking of the Top 20 Most Romantic Cities in Canada. Kelowna ranked high on the list coming in 3rd place and if you don't mind my saying so...it should! If you want to see what all the fuss about Kelowna is please visit my blog about things to do in and around our beautiful city!
They are:
1. Kingston, ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 7, 2012
It's terrific articles like the one below by Mashable.com's Brian Anthony Hernandez that make me so darn proud to be a part of this incredible real estate organization!
Century 21 has enlisted a team of celebrities for its first-ever Super Bowl commercial.
Reality TV star and business mogul Donald Trump, Pro Football Hall of Fame member Deion Sanders and Olympic speed skater Apolo Ohno ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 3, 2012
Ask yourself the question...Do you have enought time to do all the things that are important to you?
How will you manage your time during the coming year in 2012?" Over the course of the next week or so you are likely to be asked if you made any New Year's resolutions?! You may or may not make any resolution(s) but the very question will likely make you think ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 27, 2012
Kelowna/West Kelowna and Central Okanagan Real Estate Stats - November 2011
Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 6.59%
Condo -- Sales = 52
Condo -- New Listings = 119
Condo -- Current Inventory = 851
Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 6.11%
Condo -- Days to Sell = 113
Average Price: $250,545
Average Median Price: $219,500
Townhouse -- Sales = 31
Townhouse ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on December 6, 2011
Kelowna/West Kelowna and Central Okanagan Real Estate Stats - October 2011
Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 6.38%
Condo -- Sales = 50
Condo -- New Listings = 200
Condo -- Current Inventory = 889
Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 5.62%
Condo -- Days to Sell = 118
Average Price: $250,707
Average Median Price: $210,625
Townhouse -- Sales = 37
Townhouse ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 29, 2011
Anytime there's a local event in Kelowna or the Okanagan Valley that involves a family atmosphere I get really excited as a Dad. I have three amazing children that are quite energetic (there's a major understatement) and they love to do creative types of activities. This year was no exception when we attended the 2nd Annual Gingerbread Event at the Parkinson Recreation Centre. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 28, 2011
The Central Okanagan foreclosure inventory levels continue to show steady increases from month to month as 2011 comes to a close. 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 how the local banks and lenders handle the foreclosure process the answer would have to be...no I don't. Reason being ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 28, 2011
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
Below are some practical safety tips (found on Halloween Web) to keep you and your little ghouls safe during the excitement and anticipation of trick or treating:
Halloween Costume Safety
• Wear flame retardant costumes.
• Make sure your Halloween costume is colour-fast so the colour doesn't run onto your other clothes if it rains.
• Try on costumes before Halloween to ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 31, 2011
You have heard enough of the promises, you simply want results! Selling your home in today's ever changing market calls for a Realtor with new and innovative ideas. It has been proven time and time again that to get maximum exposure for a listing, marketing through the Internet is critical. I truly believe in the power of Internet advertising and how it brings Buyers "out of the woodwork." ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 11, 2011