Recently, the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival awards were announced. Both VQA Wineries and non-Vintners Quality Alliance wineries were represented at this years festival and as usual there were no disappointments in the overall selection.
The three day judging for the BC Wine Awards takes place in Kelowna and consists of 12 North American wine judges. The competition is open ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 10, 2010
There are currently 84 active foreclosures (as of September 17,2010) amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan. There are 4,910 current active listings reporting at this time including the 84 foreclosure properties.
Foreclosure Inventory breakdown:
8 Lots and Acreages (Ranging in value from $99,000 to $1.75 Million)
2 Manufactured Home ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 10, 2010
If residents have to evacuate:
Take an emergency survival kit with you (ex. battery-operated radio, flashlight, water, food, warm clothing, etc.).
Make sure you take prescription medicine and identification for the entire family.
Listen to the radio and follow instructions from local emergency officials.
Shut off water, gas and electricity, but ONLY if instructed to do so.
Make arrangements ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on August 10, 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
Are you tired and frustrated with researching a home to purchase in Kelowna or the Okanagan region? Looking for a better way to search out homes and stay on top of the local real estate market? Need some guidance as to the best areas, neighbourhoods, schools and nearby amenities? If you answered yes to any or all of these questions then you may want to consider signing up for ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 21, 2010
There are a number of different areas that are important to consider when choosing your real estate representative:
Personality & Service Once 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
There are currently 61 foreclosures (as of February 7,2010) amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan. That is a decrease of 14 properties (-22.95%) 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
2 Manufactured Homes ($79,000 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 8, 2010
Current Active Central Okanagan MLS Listing Inventory as of January 10,2010:
Single Family Dwellings - 1323 properties (a 12.17% decrease from December) including 12 pending offers ranging in value from $49,900 to $15.9M
Strata - Condos - 945 properties (a 11.96% decrease from December) with no pending offers ranging in value from $62,400 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 15, 2010
Buyers have so many choices these days. But after narrowing down the location and selecting the type of home you want to purchase (single-family or condo) , there’s one more decision to make: Should you buy a new home or an existing one?
The answer depends upon both your budget and lifestyle.
Open up your local newspaper on any given day, and you’re likely to see ads from builders touting ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 9, 2010
Here's a checklist for BC homeowners:
Have you received your new 2010 property assessment notice yet?
If not, call toll free 1-800-668-0086 or contact them online.
If so, be sure to review it carefully.
If you have any questions go online or call your local assessment office.
Go online to compare other property assessments using the free e-valueBC (TM) service website.
If you disagree ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 9, 2010