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Fighting Mold - A Homeowner’s Guide
Mold can be a serious health risk to any homeowner and the sooner it is detected the better. Having personally lived in a home that had mold in the laundry room I can tell you first hand that it is not something to take lightly. To remediate and repair the affected areas I had to rip out out all the drywall and insulation in the entire room. This work had to be done as ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 1, 2010
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Local teen wins Xap/Bridges video contestRethink Everything by Steven Cresswell
After watching this video I can see why this young man was so deserving of the top prize of $2500 from Xap/Bridges for his efforts. Steven sent a mesasage of hard work pays dividends and that we are shaped by our experiences in life. This sort of message is what we can all glean something from and apply it to our everyday lives. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 31, 2010
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Okanagan 8 to represent in 2010 Olympic GamesEight 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
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Rutland Library grand opening tomorrow January 26,2010Residents of the Kelowna area and the community of Rutland are invited to join the ribbon cutting ceremonies of the new Rutland Library. Board members and staff of the Okanagan Regional Library want the public to come check out the new facility which features: better layout, skylights, more natural daylight and work spaces. There are now two entrances with access from both the ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 25, 2010
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Kelowna,BC and Central Okanagan Foreclosure Listing Information for January 2010There 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
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12 Tips to Slash Your Energy Bill
Utility bills seem to get higher and higher every year. But you can save energy-and money-with these tips to make your home more energy-efficient.
Get a home energy survey from your local utility. Many will do a free analysis of your home and provide specific ways to save money on your utility bill.
Replace old furnaces and air conditioners with newer ones that are more energy efficient.
Install ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 21, 2010
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Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) ends February 1,2010The Home Renovation Tax Credit is a non-refundable tax credit based on eligible expenses for improvements to your house, condo or cottage. It can be claimed on your 2009 income tax return. It applies to work performed or goods acquired after January 27, 2009, and before February 1, 2010 under an agreement entered into after January 27, 2009.
Important notice. Eligible expenses for goods acquired ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 18, 2010
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Kelowna,BC Central Okanagan Current MLS Listing Inventory and Sales for December 2009Current 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
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Adam Haggarty is your Okanagan music connection!
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
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Some great Stock Market insights for Canadian InvestorsCentral 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
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Top 10 Things Not to Do Before Closing
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
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Tips on "Winter-proofing" your homeHere are some tips to "winter-proofing" your home - or, at least, ways to keep the season from doing serious damage.
Furnace Inspection
Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace.
Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly.
Consider turning on your furnace to make sure it works before you really need it. You may briefly notice a burning smell, don't panic right away; ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 9, 2010
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Should You Buy a New or Existing Home?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
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BC Assessment - Property Owner's ChecklistHere'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
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Wine and Dine in the Okanagan is back!The 7th Annual Wine & Dine Okanagan presented by Okanagan Strata Management starts on January 13,2010 and runs until January 31,2010. With fifty restaurants (see BCRFA.com for more details) throughout the Okanagan Valley you are sure to enjoy a three-course prix fixe dinner for either $15, $25 or $35 (excludes tax, tip & beverages). Be sure to enter to win ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 9, 2010
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5 Ways to help improve your credit scoreWith 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
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