Location:
15 minutes north of Kelowna and east of the Kelowna airport for easy accessibility. Two internationally renowned ski hills, Big White (Kelowna) and Silver Star (Vernon), are only a 45 minute drive away. Internationally acclaimed golf courses are with a 20 minute drive. Water sports and fishing are available in Okanagan Lake and several smaller lakes in the area.
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Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 28, 2010
The City of Kelowna's council is looking into adding two more off-leash dog parks within city limits.
After receiving the results of some successful trials and resident online feedback, council is now considering adding a space at Knox Mountain as a permanent off-leash park and a temporary off-leash space at the former KSS (Kelowna Senior Secondary) site at the corner of Harvey and ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 28, 2010
The Province Of British Columbia has awarded a $250,000 contract to resurface a two kilometre stretch of Big White Road north of Highway 33. The roadwork is scheduled to begin this summer and complete in September prior to the opening of the 2011 ski season.
The contract was awarded to Peter Bros. Construction Ltd. The much needed road repair is ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 24, 2010
There are currently 83 active foreclosures (as of May 24,2010) amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan. That is a 36% increase in the foreclosure inventory from last month.
The foreclosure inventory breakdown is as follows:
11 Lots and Acreages (Ranging in value from $39,500 to $1.75 Million)
0 Manufactured Homes currently ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 8, 2010
Current Active Central Okanagan MLS Listing Inventory as of April 21,2010:
Single Family Dwellings - 2107 properties (191 more properties or a 9.97% increase from March) including 7 pending offers ranging in value from $339,800 to $589,000
Strata - Condos - 1092 properties (4 more properties or a 0.367% increase from March) with 3 pending ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 21, 2010
Some additional photos taken by the homeowner of their beautiful deck and backyard:
For additional photos and property details please visit: 251MagicDrive.com
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 8, 2010
Our clocks have jumped ahead. The birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming. This can mean only one thing: spring cleaning is here!
Is it a coincidence that cleaning and taxes share the same season? People may look at both with equal amounts of eager anticipation, but neither should make you break out into a cold sweat.
Like your taxes, spring cleaning becomes much more manageable when you ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 4, 2010
There are now new rules for home buyers looking to qualify for high-ratio mortgages and/or investment properties. There seems to be a some misconceptions out there as to how these new rules affect buyers today. I recently spoke with Julie Weimer an RBC Mortage Specialist and she kindly provided me the following information:
Changes to the Rules for Government Insured Mortgages: ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 3, 2010
The idea of paying someone else's mortgage and helping them build equity in their property really doesn't make a lot of good financial sense! As a long term renter, you are literally throwing away tens of thousands of dollars of your hard earned money instead of creating a forced savings plan by way of having a mortgage. I have chatted with many renters over the years ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 23, 2010
There are currently 64 foreclosures (as of March 22,2010) amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan. That is a increase of 3 properties in the foreclosure inventory from last month.
The foreclosure inventory breakdown is as follows:
2 Lots and Acreages (both at $115,000) with no pending sales
1 Manufactured Homes ($125,000) with ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 22, 2010