Recent Blog Posts by Jason Neumann

November 2011 Residential Sales for Kelowna and Central Okanagan

Kelowna/West Kelowna and Central Okanagan Real Estate Stats - November 2011   Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 6.59% Condo -- Sales = 52 Condo -- New Listings  = 119 Condo -- Current Inventory = 851 Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 6.11% Condo -- Days to Sell = 113 Average Price: $250,545 Average Median Price: $219,500   Townhouse -- Sales = 31 Townhouse ...

October 2011 Sales for Kelowna and the Central Okanagan

Kelowna/West Kelowna and Central Okanagan Real Estate Stats - October 2011   Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 6.38% Condo -- Sales = 50 Condo -- New Listings  = 200 Condo -- Current Inventory = 889 Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 5.62% Condo -- Days to Sell = 118 Average Price: $250,707 Average Median Price: $210,625   Townhouse -- Sales = 37 Townhouse ...

Kelowna,BC and Central Okanagan Foreclosure Listing Information for February 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 ...

5 tips for showing your home during the winter months

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 ...

Kelowna,BC and Central Okanagan Foreclosure Listing Information for December 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 ...

Kelowna,BC Central Okanagan Current MLS Listing Inventory and Sales for November 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 ...

Club Penguin brings some Disney magic to Big White Ski Resort.

This past weekend my family visited our favourite local ski hill, Big White Ski Resort.  While walking through Happy Valley we came across this large billboard advertising Club Penguin, a locally created website which recently sold to the titan of kids entertainment industry, the Walt Disney Company.  Happy Valley is where kids of all ages go to play and be entertained at ...

Kelowna,BC and Central Okanagan Foreclosure Listing Information for October 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 ...

AIR MILES® Program - Century 21 Canada New Sponsor Announcement

Century 21 Canada is pleased to advise that the AIR MILES® Reward Program has expanded its hotel offerings with the addition of Best Western International as the newest Sponsor in the Program. Beginning today, AIR MILES® Collectors will earn 20 AIR MILES reward miles for every qualified stay at any Best Western International hotel in Canada, the United States (including Hawaii and Alaska) ...

There Are Just Two Things That Will Sell Your Home Today!

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 ...

Townhome sales are hot right now in Kelowna,BC and the Central Okanagan. Kelowna Real Estate Video Blog

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 ...

Kelowna,BC and Central Okanagan Foreclosure Statistics for September 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 ...

Central Okanagan MLS Listings and Foreclosure Properties for September 2009

Current listing inventory as of September 23,2009: Single Family Dwellings - 2015 properties including 9 pending offers Strata - Condos - 1159 properties including 8 pending offers Strata - Townhomes - 480 properties including 7 pending offers Manufactured Home - 228 including 3 pending offers Lots/Acreages - 883 ...

Central Okanagan Real Estate MLS Listing Inventory and Foreclosures for August 2009

Current listing inventory as of August 28,2009: Single Family Dwellings - 2091 properties including 12 pending offers Strata - Condos - 1073 properties including 3 pending offers Strata - Townhomes - 505 properties including 8 pending offers Manufactured Home - 229 including 1 pending offers Lots/Acreages - 937 ...

District of West Kelowna has conceptual logo in the works!

  There was much debate and even a vote as to what to name the former "Westside", "Wetsbank" of Kelowna and as a result the name "District of West Kelowna" was approved by the voting public!  One thing that is still missing is a logo for the Okanagan's and BC's newest municipality.  West Kelowna council now has a working logo (See Above Conceptual Logo) ...

Updated Listing Inventory and Current Foreclosure Properties for Kelowna and the Central Okanagan

Current listing inventory as of May 2009: Single Family Dwellings - 2076 properties including 15 pending offers Strata - Condos - 1028 properties including 5 pending offers Strata - Townhomes - 557 properties including 6 pending offers Manufactured Home - 208 including 0 pending offers Lots/Acreages - 740 properties including 5 ...

Big White Ski Resort residents want a little more peace and quiet!

A newly proposed noise bylaw at Big White Ski Resort could be quite things down locally at the popular ski resort.  The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary must first have 10% of eligible voters at Big White fill out a alternate approval process ballot by March 23 and then the RDKB board of governors must decide is a referendum is necessary. Having lived on the hill myself for ...

RDCO sports a new and improved mapping system

I stopped by the RDCO website and checked it out for the new mapping system for myself and it certainly is an improvement over it's predecessor.  I can see where consumers will benefit from the new map but as with all new product launches it still has some kinks to be worked out.  As an agent I know I will make this site a part of my routine when looking up information on properties. ...

Kelowna foreclosures are very rare indeed!

For current foreclosure stats please visit: Okanagan Foreclosure Properties Foreclosures are few and far between in the Central Okanagan today.  The Kelowna Real Estate Market has returned to more of a balanced one with homes taking longer to sell and buyers have more selection.  There are also a number of "Subject to Sale" deals where one home owner is waiting for another ...

City of Kelowna residents can pick up bag tags for extra garbage at the following locations:

Kelowna City Hall Glen Park IDA KLO Super-Mart Rutland Shoppers Drug Mart Lakeview Market Sunshine Market Harvest Grocery Two additional bags of garbage may be put out with the purchase of Garbage Tags. If you live outside of Kelowna, additional tags can be purchased at: Regional District Office at 1450 KLO Road Mac's Convenience Store at Boucherie Road Westside District Municipality ...

Admist all the snow and holiday festivities December sales in the Central Okanagan were very good!

Although many real estate markets across Canada have been very sluggish in terms of sales, the month of December for sales in the Central Okanagan were quite encouraging.  What did he say?!?  Did I just read that sales last month were actually not too bad!?  I know don't be too shocked!  After all, Kelowna and its many neighbourhoods are still considered to be ...

Westjet will expand its Kelowna service starting in July 2009

WestJet expands Kelowna service by Glen Morrison - Power 104 - Story: 43853 Dec 30, 2008 / 5:00 am WestJet is expanding its non-stop summer service from Kelowna to Calgary and Edmonton. The airline has announced its enhanced summer schedule which will include five daily flights from Calgary to Kelowna and four flights daily from Edmonton to Kelowna. The expanded service begins in July. Full Castanet ...

Top 10 Stories of 2008 in Kelowna,BC

An interesting look back at what made the news in Kelowna over this past year of 2008.  Castanet does a terrific job of reporting quickly on the events that matter to the local residents of Kelowna, Vernon, Penticton and the Okanagan Valley.  I appreciate their efforts and will continue to keep them as my homepage as my thanks to the staff that make this site an information conduit for us ...

Big White Ski Resort receives more international recognition by Conde Nast’s Traveler publication.

Another Big White accolade by Castanet Staff - Story: 43824Dec 22, 2008 / 5:00 amBig White is the best. According to readers of a national travel magazine, Conde Nast's Traveler, the Okanagan's own Big White ski resort has been chosen as having the best snow in North America. Their annual poll rates the top 20 ski resorts in North America and identified Big White as the place to go for quality snow. ...

Big White will open for business starting tomorrow!

Big White opening Tuesday by Contributed - Story: 43643Dec 8, 2008 / 1:24 pmBig White says it will be opening Tuesday. The Plaza Chair will open for skiers and snowboarders from 8:45 until 3:30pm. Lara's Gondola will be operating for access between the Village Centre and Happy Valley between 7:45 and 5:00pm. The Happy Valley Day lodge is open between 8:00am and 5:00pm. On Wednesday 10th December, ...