Anytime there's a local event in Kelowna or the Okanagan Valley that involves a family atmosphere I get really excited as a Dad. I have three amazing children that are quite energetic (there's a major understatement) and they love to do creative types of activities. This year was no exception when we attended the 2nd Annual Gingerbread Event at the Parkinson Recreation Centre. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 28, 2011
Kelowna,BC was recently named as one of the ten best looking cities in all of Canada. Kelowna placed 6th overall according to MSN Travel when they measured Canadian cities based upon the people, places and things. MSN Travel also looked at factors such as: overall look of the city, their natural setting and the man made contributions such as structures, architecture etc. I'm sure ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 27, 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
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
OMREB February 2011 Survey Highlights:
A recent survey of buyers agents in the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap regions revealed that:
31.9% of purchases were by First Time Buyers, and 24.2% by Move Up Buyers; 26.4% of Buyers were Two Parent Families with Children, 25.3% Couples Without Children, 16.5% were Single Females, 16.5% Empty Nesters/Retirees, 7.7% Single Parents with ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 20, 2011
To quote the famous Las Vegas entertainer Elvis Presley:"A little less conversation, a little more action please..."
Starting November 2,2010 for the next six months residents of the Okanagan will now be able to fly directly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Las Vegas,NV on a bi-weekly basis. WestJet will fly on Tuesdays departing mid ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 4, 2010
Sales figures were down across the board in all categories in September 2010 for the Central Okanagan. That being said the most surprising stat is the YTD sales for 2010. Although there was only a slight 1.51% increase in total YTD sales; when one considers the more difficult mortgage qualifications today and recent implementation of BC's HST that figure becomes very encouraging. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 12, 2010