Current Active Central Okanagan MLS Listing Inventory as of February 8,2010:
Single Family Dwellings - 1523 properties (a 15.12% increase from January) including 17 pending offers ranging in value from $284,900 to $999,000
Strata - Condos - 931 properties (a 1.48% decrease from January) with 1 pending offer at $174,800
Strata - Townhomes - 369 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 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
It’s now February in the Okanagan and the sun has begun to shine on those winter blues. However, February weather can still pack a chilly punch! Here are some tips for protecting yourself from ballooning heating bills, freezing pipes and other household emergencies in these last weeks of winter.
Inside:
Keep doors and heating vents closed to rooms that are not ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 5, 2010
Eight athletes from the Okanagan can now proudly call themselves Olympians. The announcement came yesterday with 206 Canadian athletes getting the nod for the upcoming 2010 Winter Games. The games will be hosted and held in venues across Vancouver, Richmond and Whistler starting on February 12 until February 28.
Clara Hughes will be given the honour of carrying the ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 30, 2010
There are currently 75 foreclosures (as of January 10,2010) amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan. There was a slight decrease of 3 properties in the foreclosure inventory from last month.
The foreclosure inventory breakdown is as follows:
4 Lots and Acreages ($115,000 to $590,000) with no pending sales.
32 Single Family Residential ($199,000 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 24, 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
Adam Haggarty is a Kelowna based musician with a passion for helping others, particularly struggling musicians who want to get their music produced and heard on the local scene. He is a session player, singer/song writer, producer and engineer all rolled into one. With over 15 years as a musician himself he is able to play pretty much any instrument you can name. When ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 13, 2010
Buying a home can be stressful at times especially when it comes to obtaining suitable financing. Mortgage Brokers warn of making radical changes to your finances during the due diligence period and prior to completing. Here is some practical advice for Buyers to avoid causing themselves unneccessary headaches prior to completing their home purchase.
The Top 10 Things not ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 11, 2010
Central banks around the world have pushed their lending rates to historic lows in an effort to stave off a total global financial and economic collapse. As a result interest rates have remained for the most part at these low levels with many investors trying to take advantage of other's mistimed purchases.
2010 will likely be the year when everything changes...
Here’s ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 11, 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