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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 12, 2010
Whether you are a first time buyer, moving up in the real estate market, or downsizing, it is important to have an experienced, qualified sales representative working for you. Choosing a Real Estate Professional is one of the most important decisions you will make to ensure the success of your venture. As your "Local Expert" my market knowledge will help you select the property that meets ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 11, 2010
There are a number of different areas that are important to consider when choosing your real estate representative:
Personality & ServiceOnce you decide to sell your home, it is important to choose a realtor that both you and your family can trust and feel comfortable working with. As a sales associate for Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd., I am that real estate professional you are looking for. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 11, 2010
I was recently sent this article by Karen Shale a local mortgage broker with LendingMax here in Kelowna. Karen offers a straight to the point and excellent explanation of each of the new federal lending rules that were recently announced by Jim Flaherty, Minister of Finance. These new lending regulations take effect April 19,2010. Here's the article:
Here is the official announcement ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 21, 2010
Current Active Central Okanagan MLS Listing Inventory as of February 8,2010:
Single Family Dwellings - 1523 properties (a 15.12% increase from January) including 17 pending offers ranging in value from $284,900 to $999,000
Strata - Condos - 931 properties (a 1.48% decrease from January) with 1 pending offer at $174,800
Strata - Townhomes - 369 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 11, 2010
Whether you are considering buying a new home or refinancing your existing mortgage, important personal information and documents will be required by lenders. This checklist gives an overview of the necessary documentation that most Canadian lenders require prior to approving and funding a mortgage. By providing these documents in a timely fashion, you will ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 8, 2010
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
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