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
The old MLS.ca website has a fresh new look in Realtor.ca Be sure and try this new site as it is a very user friendly one to navigate! Thanks to CREA and all the contributing Real Estate Boards across Canada for making this system even better.
Jason
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 26, 2008
A big congratulations to Mission Hill Estate Winery on their most recent award of "Ice-wine of the Year" for their 2006 Reserve Riesling vintage! This particular ice-wine carries the typical hefty price tag at $59.99, but it would seem it is worth every dollar. For more on this story go to Castanet.net
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 15, 2008
Ask yourself the question, "what is your favorite summer memory?" Not all kids have the opportunity to participate in summer activities - kids with disabilities need constant care and specialized equipment that their families cannot always afford. This year, I'm taking part in Century 21 Kids to Camp, a campaign with Easter Seals. Century 21 realtors have been asked to raise money to send kids with ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 11, 2008