There are currently 82 active foreclosures (as of August 11,2010) amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan. There are 5125 current active listings reporting at this time including the 82 foreclosure properties.
The foreclosure inventory breakdown is as follows:
8 Lots and Acreages (Ranging in value from $95,000 to $1.75 Million)
1 Manufactured ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on August 11, 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
New listings rose 5.7% over last year at this time (1,186 compared to 1,122) but dropped 10.4% from last month (1,324), while inventory increased 5.8% over last June (to 5,793 from 5,475) and 4.1% since May (from 5,561).
Overall sales this month dropped 21.7% compared to June 2009 (to 346 from 442) and were down 8.2% compared to May (378). Total residential units sold decreased 23.8% ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on July 25, 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
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
Recently, the District of West Kelowna approved free yard and waste cart upgrades to any residents who want them. West Kelowna residents may upgrade from a 240 litre yard waste cart to 360 litre comes at no charge, still must pay the $10 yearly fee. For more information please visit the District of West Kelowna.
Sincerely,
Jason Neumann
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 24, 2010
There are currently 83 active foreclosures (as of May 24,2010) amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan. That is a 36% increase in the foreclosure inventory from last month.
The foreclosure inventory breakdown is as follows:
11 Lots and Acreages (Ranging in value from $39,500 to $1.75 Million)
0 Manufactured Homes currently ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 8, 2010
Current Active Central Okanagan MLS Listing Inventory as of April 21,2010:
Single Family Dwellings - 2107 properties (191 more properties or a 9.97% increase from March) including 7 pending offers ranging in value from $339,800 to $589,000
Strata - Condos - 1092 properties (4 more properties or a 0.367% increase from March) with 3 pending ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 21, 2010
Our clocks have jumped ahead. The birds are chirping and the flowers are blooming. This can mean only one thing: spring cleaning is here!
Is it a coincidence that cleaning and taxes share the same season? People may look at both with equal amounts of eager anticipation, but neither should make you break out into a cold sweat.
Like your taxes, spring cleaning becomes much more manageable when you ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 4, 2010