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
With mortgage markets still tight, it’s more important than ever to have a good credit score. Having a good score not only increases the odds of being approved for a mortgage, but it can also affect your rate, as the best interest rates are generally reserved for applicants with top credit scores.
Many consumers aren’t knowledgeable about their credit scores—or what impacts them. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 5, 2010
Winter isn't typically the most popular season for home sales, but the market still remains quite active in the colder months. Follow these simple tips to make your property show well for winter home buyers.
Keep pathways clear
First impressions are everything, and snow and ice are dangerous hazards. Shovel sidewalks, your driveway and front steps and de-ice them. Ensure that pathways to your home ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on December 30, 2009
There are currently 78 foreclosures amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan. There continues to be a trend of month to month increases in inventory levels of homes that are now in the foreclosure process.
The breakdown is as follows:
3 Lots and Acreages ($115,000 and $590,000) no pending sales.
39 Single Family Residential ($199,900 to ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on December 14, 2009
Current Central Okanagan MLS Listing Inventory as of December 9,2009:
Single Family Dwellings - 1484 properties including 12 pending offers
Strata - Condos - 1058 properties including 3 pending offers
Strata - Townhomes - 364 properties including 4 pending offers
Manufactured Homes - 200 including 1 pending ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on December 9, 2009
Today I met with Lenetta Thoradson the Associate Executive Director for the Kelowna Community Food Bank. She was kind enough to give me an in depth tour of the facility and let me tell you I was extremely impressed and overwhelmed all at once! The need for food and essentials is great in our city and more-so than many of us even realize. I have to admit I was very moved to ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on December 8, 2009
There are a total of 63 foreclosures amongst the entire listing inventory. That is an overall change of 4 listings to the overall inventory from October,2009 to November,2009.
Current foreclosures of all Central Okanagan listings represent 1.53% of the total listing inventory!
The breakdown is as follows:
3 Lots and Acreages ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 8, 2009
Are you thinking of selling your home soon? Are you currently interviewing real estate agents? If so, then this video blog is just for you! Today's real estate market is extremely competitive and challenging for Sellers. You need to have the right tools and resources to effectively market your home. This video blog will shed some light as to why online marketing and ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 18, 2009
Townhomes continue to be the hottest segment of the real estate market in the Central Okanagan. There were 62 sales in September of 2009 compared to just 28 sales in September of 2008. That accounts for a 121.43% increase in sales year over year and an absorption rate of 12.53% of the overall townhome inventory. Essentially, at that rate of sales ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 16, 2009
There are a total of 57 foreclosures amongst the entire listing inventory. That is an overall change of 1 listing to the total number of foreclosures from September,2009 to October,2009.
Current foreclosures of all Central Okanagan listings represent 1.28% of the total listing inventory!
The breakdown is as follows:
4 Lots ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 13, 2009