Kelowna and area residents are getting ready to celebrate Canada Day this coming Thursday, July 1,2010.
In response to anticipated heavier downtown traffic Kelowna Regional Transit will run additional bus services starting 1/2 hour after the completion of the fireworks from the Queensway bus station.
Residents are being encouraged to "go green" and reduce the number of vehicles ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 26, 2010
Current Active Central Okanagan MLS Listing Inventory as of June 22,2010:
Single Family Dwellings - 2354 properties including 8 pending offers ranging in value from $267,900 to $774,900
Strata - Condos - 1201 properties with 2 pending offers of $229,900 and $399,900 respectively
Strata - Townhomes - 563 properties with no ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 23, 2010
Inventory levels continue to rise in the Central Okanagan real estate market. The inventory level increases for each month from 2009 to 2010 are as follows:
January 2010 = 15.50% February 2010 = 23.65% March 2010 = 27.29%
April 2010 = 16.68% May 2010 = 9.61%
If new listings coming onto the market continue to increase ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 22, 2010
There are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings when it comes to how the new HST or Harmonized Sales Tax in BC will affect real estate related purchases. The media in general has sensationalized the overall impact this blended tax will have on the BC Real Estate Industry. I have tried to address some of them in plain and straight to the point talk. Contact ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 22, 2010
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Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 21, 2010
After several years of anticipation and promise construction on the new Glenmore Bypass is nearly complete. The $11 million project began last summer and is hoped to relieve traffic and stress on a large residential segement of Glenmore Road. Starting this Wednesday, June 23 at noon the new alignment of Glenmore Road is scheduled to open to motorists and pathway users. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 21, 2010
A boil water notice has been issued for all residents within the Glenmore water service area. The affected neighbourhoods include the following: Wilden, Quail Ridge, UBCO, Dry Valley and Airport areas. The Kelowna International Airport terminal and McKinley Landing area have not affected by this recent notice. The Glenmore-Ellison Improvement District (G.E.I.D.) is stating ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 19, 2010
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
Elton John is coming back to Kelowna,BC. The Rocketman first visited Kelowna back on August 28,2002 where he performed such hits as "I'm Still Standing", "Daniel" and "Crocodile Rock", click here for a complete set-list from his 2002 performance. Elton and his band will be performing for a second time at Prospera Place on July 17,2010. The tour appropriately ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 19, 2010