Mold can be a serious health risk to any homeowner and the sooner it is detected the better. Having personally lived in a home that had mold in the laundry room I can tell you first hand that it is not something to take lightly. To remediate and repair the affected areas I had to rip out out all the drywall and insulation in the entire room. This work had to be done as ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 1, 2010
Rethink Everything by Steven Cresswell
After watching this video I can see why this young man was so deserving of the top prize of $2500 from Xap/Bridges for his efforts. Steven sent a mesasage of hard work pays dividends and that we are shaped by our experiences in life. This sort of message is what we can all glean something from and apply it to our everyday lives. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 31, 2010
Eight athletes from the Okanagan can now proudly call themselves Olympians. The announcement came yesterday with 206 Canadian athletes getting the nod for the upcoming 2010 Winter Games. The games will be hosted and held in venues across Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler starting on February 12 until February 28.
Clara Hughes will be given the honour of carrying the ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 30, 2010
Residents of the Kelowna area and the community of Rutland are invited to join the ribbon cutting ceremonies of the new Rutland Library. Board members and staff of the Okanagan Regional Library want the public to come check out the new facility which features: better layout, skylights, more natural daylight and work spaces. There are now two entrances with access from both the ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 25, 2010
There are currently 75 foreclosures (as of January 10,2010) amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan. There was a slight decrease of 3 properties in the foreclosure inventory from last month.
The foreclosure inventory breakdown is as follows:
4 Lots and Acreages ($115,000 to $590,000) with no pending sales.
32 Single Family Residential ($199,000 to ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 24, 2010
Utility bills seem to get higher and higher every year. But you can save energy-and money-with these tips to make your home more energy-efficient.
Get a home energy survey from your local utility. Many will do a free analysis of your home and provide specific ways to save money on your utility bill.
Replace old furnaces and air conditioners with newer ones that are more energy efficient.
Install ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 21, 2010
The Home Renovation Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit based on eligible expenses for improvements to your house, condo or cottage. It can be claimed on your 2009 income tax return. It applies to work performed or goods acquired after January 27, 2009, and before February 1, 2010 under an agreement entered into after January 27, 2009.
Important notice. Eligible expenses for goods acquired during ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 18, 2010
Current Active Central Okanagan MLS Listing Inventory as of January 10,2010:
Single Family Dwellings - 1323 properties (a 12.17% decrease from December) including 12 pending offers ranging in value from $49,900 to $15.9M
Strata - Condos - 945 properties (a 11.96% decrease from December) with no pending offers ranging in value from $62,400 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 15, 2010
Adam Haggarty is a Kelowna based musician with a passion for helping others, particularly struggling musicians who want to get their music produced and heard on the local scene. He is a session player, singer/song writer, producer and engineer all rolled into one. With over 15 years as a musician himself he is able to play pretty much any instrument you can name. When ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 13, 2010
Buying a home can be stressful at times especially when it comes to obtaining suitable financing. Mortgage Brokers warn of making radical changes to your finances during the due diligence period and prior to completing. Here is some practical advice for Buyers to avoid causing themselves unneccessary headaches prior to completing their home purchase.
The Top 10 Things not ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 11, 2010