Well, here it is once again a headline just begging for some attention, or at least a guy trying to get fis five minutes of fame! It would seem that if the media isn't reporting a complete real estate meltdown, then economists are chucking more fuel onto the fire they are creating amongst those that own real estate. Canwest News Service published an article which quotes Merrill ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 27, 2008
Some may say "Well it is about time!" while others are yelling "Finally!" at the top of their lungs. The Coquihalla Toll Highway (Highway 5) has long been a contested issue amongst those that use it regularly. The reality is with the toll now gone, businesses from Hope to Kelowna and all points in between will benefit. Arguably, the freight industry will have the most to ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 27, 2008
Is there any real benefit to waiting to sell your Kelowna area home in the Springtime?
You or someone you know may be asking: "Is the Winter a good time to sell my home?" Although there is a common perception that the Spring is the best time to sell, there are some lesser known factors that cause this to not always be the case.
1. Although Spring is the time of year when more homes come on ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 26, 2008
In an effort to protect and strengthen the Canadian housing market, the Governement of Canada has put a deadline on 40 year amortized mortgages. As of October 15,2008 it will a little more difficult for first time buyers to qualify for larger mortgages. It would be a massive understatement to suggest that this measure is being taken to avoid a similar crisis as the US real estate market ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 26, 2008
Yes, it's true! I just got off the phone with a friend that lives at the resort. It wouldappear that a very early snow fall has begun. Perhaps, we could all be hitting the ski slopes by Halloween. Big White Ski Resort has not updated their site yet for the snowfall, I would imagine it will take more than a few centimetres before they report it!
With ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 26, 2008
Not sure if listing your home with one agency versus another matters? Well here are some staggering figures that just may prove otherwise:
Central Okanagan unit sales are down 30.3% over last year to date.
Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. unit sales are up 16.6% over last year year to date.
So there you have it, Century 21 in Kelowna is making a difference to Sellers ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 26, 2008
Over this past weekend in Ottawa "JasonNeumann.com" was recognized as the 39th ranked website out of 7500+ members in the entire Century 21 Canada system! This is an amazing accomplishment considering Kelowna is a relatively small market in comparison to many other Canadian markets. I would not have been able to achieve this without the belief of my clientele in ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 26, 2008
If you have visited Kelowna and stayed downtown then chances are you have walked by or been to The Grand Okanagan. For years this hotel has been the center-piece of the downtown core and features some of the best of everything that Kelowna has to offer. Whether it is the cultural district, fine dining, water sports, wine tasting, casino gaming or taking in a Rockets hockey ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 26, 2008
Joe Rich Valley is a hidden gem amongst the many communities surrounding the Kelowna area. There are vast acreages and farms abundantly found along the Highway 33 corridor leading almost to the Big White Ski Resort turnoff road. Joe Rich's landscape varies from the valley creek beds up to mountainous regions with astounding views of Kelowna and abroad. Mission Creek ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 26, 2008
Black Mountain is a rural neighbourhood located south east of Kelowna. The first homes were built predominately on larger ¼ acre lots in the 1970's. The newer built homes feature incredible panoramic views that stretch from Okanagan Lake to Kelowna International Airport. Kirschner Mountain is located adjacent to Black Mountain with newly developed subdivisions that are mainly ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 26, 2008