For the first time home-buyers dreaming of their first home some big news today that the threshold for the First Time Home-buyers Program Property Transfer Tax (PTT) exemption was raised from $375,000 to $425,000. This is particularly welcome news for Buyers looking to purchase in the City of Kelowna where its getting harder to find a home for under $400,000.
This now marks the third ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 21, 2008
Kelowna getting passport officeby Kelly Hayes - Story: 37421Feb 19, 2008 / 11:39 am
The long waits and travels to the Lower Mainland to get a passport are almost over.
Kelowna MP, Ron Cannan, and Okanagan - Coquihalla MP, Stockwell Day, announced Tuesday that after years of lobbying, Kelowna is finally going to get a passport office.
See Castanet.net for full story.
This announcement is long ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 19, 2008
Kelowna backs affordable housing planby Wayne Moore - Story: 37270Feb 18, 2008 / 5:00 am
Kelowna City Council is backing a plan that asks the federal government to provide tax breaks to companies that build affordable housing.
The proposal was initiated by Vancouver City Council.
A copy of a proposed letter to Finance Minister, Jim Flaherty, says in part, "We believe that providing significantly ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 18, 2008
Many people have wondered (myself included) as to what the outcome of the war of HD DVD versus Bluray would end up being. Today, Walmart announced on its company blog that all 7200 stores worldwide will no longer carry HD DVD as of June 2008. The announcement all but puts HD into an out of control tailspin and ultimately into a soon to be forgotten format! I deliberately waited to make sure ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 16, 2008
Please join me in praying for a lost boy visiting from Washington State. Pray for the search and rescue teams for wisdom and perserverance in locating him. As a parent myself my heart aches for the mother and father as their little boy is lost. My hope and prayer is he is found very quickly before night falls on the coast. CBC.ca story.
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 15, 2008
The above picture is of a future concept for a four block section of Kelowna's down town area. The proposed area has been in need of a major overhaul for a long time now. When a first time visitor to Kelowna crosses the new William R Bennett Bridge from the Westside and sees that type of skyline and architecture, it would be quite impressive. I think the idea of year ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 13, 2008
Kelowna construction starts year strongby Rachael Kimola - Story: 37219Feb 11, 2008 / 5:00 am
Kelowna's new home construction sector began 2008 on a strong note, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation.
CMHC market analyst Paul Fabri says January housing starts jumped to 277 units from 206 units in the same month last year.
"Housing starts, led by the multi-family sector, reached ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 11, 2008
This CNN.com story is a fascinating one! Here is a guy who claims to have never denied himself anything that he wanted but was able to donate millions of dollars to the education system in his home state. I certainly appreciated his candid response to how he did it by stating "investing his money wisely". I would say that he epitomizes what the old adage says "A ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 8, 2008
Well, I for one was shocked at the outcome of the Super Bowl game this past Sunday! Talk about a boring three quarters of football and a lucky throw/catch to seal the deal for the Giants. I admit I was cheering for the Pats more-so for their attempt at a 19-0 record than anything else. I think that Brady and his crew had an unbelievable season and all that people will remember ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 8, 2008
The undefeated New England Patriots aren't taking the only shot at history this weekend. There's a strong chance that this could be the most-watched Super Bowl ever... CBC.ca
This coming Sunday has all the hype and speculation that a TV network like Fox could hope for. Consider the fact that New England is undefeated and is facing a Giant's team from the largest sporting market in America ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 8, 2008