Kelowna,BC and Central Okanagan Real Estate Stats - June 2011
Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 7.36%
Condo -- Sales = 49
Condo -- New Listings = 190
Condo -- Current Inventory = 980
Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 5.00%
Condo -- Days to Sell = 104
Average Price: $289,912
Average Median Price: $284,000
Townhouse -- Sales = 41
Townhouse -- New Listings = 144
Townhouse ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on July 7, 2011
Looking for something fun and different to do in Kelowna this summer? Starting July 6 from 7-9pm on Wednesday evenings, Kelowna area residents are invited to try one of nine new dance styles for free at Stuart Park this summer.
There will be qualified dance instructors beginning the evening with a half-hour dance lesson at 7 p.m. with the opening dance at 7:30.
Dancing in the Park Weekly ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on July 5, 2011
There are currently 113 active foreclosures (as of June 24,2011) amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan. There are currently 69 active foreclosures (as of June 24,2011) amongst the entire listing inventory for the North Okanagan. There are 4,980 active listings this month (including the 113 foreclosure properties) in the Central Okanagan.
Active Foreclosure Inventory Breakdown: ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 24, 2011
May 2011 Buyer Survey Results
The May 2011 results of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) for Buyers Survey are in! There was a total of 151 respondents that participated in the survey – 40% of the 376 OMREB sales representatives who closed the 538 deals on behalf of Buyers last month. Here is what the survey showed:
Property Type:
27.4% ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 17, 2011
Vancouver Canucks fans everywhere have been waiting 17 long years to see the boys make another Stanley Cup appearance. All that is remaining is which team will they face for hockey's ultimate prize? Whether it's the Boston Bruins or Tampa Bay Lightning one thing is certain the Province of BC is ready to see Lord Stanley's Mug make the rounds! GO CANUCKS GO!!!
Here is the ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 27, 2011
A recent survey of buyer's agents in the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap regions revealed the following:
APRIL SURVEY SUMMARY*
Property Type:
27.7% of purchases were by Move Up Buyers
14.9% Moving from Single Family to Home Strata unit
10.6% by First Time Buyers
6.4% buying Revenue/Investment Property
6.4% Recreation Property Buyers
6.4% moving into Retirement Home/Seniors ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 21, 2011
Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. moving truck will be at the Save on Foods, Westbank Town Centre #1 2475 Dobbin Road from 2pm until 8pm Friday, May 20th to collect donations for the victims of the Slave Lake Fire.
Here's what the residents of Slave Lake need right now: Household Items, Clothing, Blankets, Non-Perishable Food Items, Baby Needs and Pet Supplies. Anything that you donate ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 19, 2011
Are you new the Kelowna area? Perhaps you are visiting here from out of town? Kids saying they are bored and not quite sure where to take them for some fun and excitement? Well here's a list of some very fun family oriented places in the Kelowna area:
ATV Tours
Boat Rentals
Boat Tours
Camping
Carmelis Goat Cheese Artisan Inc.
CrocTalk Conservation & ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 18, 2011
Recently, my Brokerage Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. released to the media how our Kelowna office has made an effort to be more "Green" in its business model. The environment should never be taken for granted and every little bit helps when we choose eco-friendly ways to travel, paper usages etc. Below is a copy of the press release:
Real Estate Office Thinks Green ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 28, 2011
A recent survey of buyer's agents in the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap regions revealed that:
25.6% of purchases were by Move Up Buyers, 18.9% by First Time Buyers, 13.3% Moving from Single Family to Home Strata unit, 11.1% Buying Revenue/Investment Property, 5.6% Moving from Strata to Single Family Home, another 5.6% Recreation Property Buyers, and 2.2% Moving into Retirement Home/Seniors ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 21, 2011