Recent Blog Posts by Jason Neumann

#4 3481 Old Vernon Kelowna Real Estate - Outdoor Pictures

Some additional Summer photos taken by the home owner of their beautiful yard:             For more photos and additional information please visit: CountryLaneKelowna.com Sincerely, Jason Neumann

Kelowna and Okanagan Foreclosure Property Sales For February 2012

The Central Okanagan foreclosure inventory levels are showing sharp increases from month to month in 2012.  As a matter of fact, since January 1,2012, there has already been 135 new foreclosure listings to hit the market this year!  Buyers ask me all the time if I foresee a large influx of future foreclosure homes coming to the Kelowna real estate market?  Having ...

February 2012 Kelowna and Okanagan Real Estate Stats

Kelowna/West Kelowna and Okanagan Real Estate Stats - February 2012   Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 7.43% Condo -- Sales = 54 Condo -- New Listings  = 169 Condo -- Current Inventory = 886 Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 6.09% Condo -- Days to Sell = 124 Average Price: $204,262 Average Median Price: $186,450   Townhouse -- Sales = 49 Townhouse ...

January 2012 Buyers Survey Results For Kelowna And Central Okanagan Real Estate

Below is a recently released Buyers Agents survey by OMREB (Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board).  A total of 119 real estate agents participated in this survey – representing 58% of the 207 OMREB sales representatives who acted as Buyers Agents and 40% of the 297 deals closed on behalf of Buyers in January. JANUARY SURVEY SUMMARY Property Type: 23.6% by First Time Buyers ...

Amazon.ca Ranks Kelowna Third Most Romantic City In Canada

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and Amazon.ca has announced its third annual ranking of the Top 20 Most Romantic Cities in Canada. Kelowna ranked high on the list coming in 3rd place and if you don't mind my saying so...it should! If you want to see what all the fuss about Kelowna is please visit my blog about things to do in and around our beautiful city! They are: 1. Kingston, ...

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 ...

Kelowna's 2nd Annual Gingerbread Event Is All About Spending Quality Family Time!

Anytime there's a local event in Kelowna or the Okanagan Valley that involves a family atmosphere I get really excited as a Dad.  I have three amazing children that are quite energetic (there's a major understatement) and they love to do creative types of activities.  This year was no exception when we attended the 2nd Annual Gingerbread Event at the Parkinson Recreation Centre.  ...

Kelowna and Central Okanagan Foreclosure Sales October/November 2011

The Central Okanagan foreclosure inventory levels continue to show steady increases from month to month as 2011 comes to a close.  Buyers ask me all the time if I foresee a huge influx of court ordered sales to the Kelowna real estate market? In my opinion, having watched how the local banks and lenders handle the foreclosure process the answer would have to be...no I don't. Reason being ...

Kelowna Named Most Business Friendly City In BC

  The City of Kelowna was recently voted the most business friendly city in B.C. according to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. The CFIB's Communities in Boom: Canada's Top Entrepreneurial Cities, compares 100 of Canada's large and mid-sized municipalities based on: the number of small businesses in a community, the degree of business optimism, and on the effectiveness ...

Kelowna named one of Canada's 10 best looking cities

Kelowna,BC was recently named as one of the ten best looking cities in all of Canada.  Kelowna placed 6th overall according to MSN Travel when they measured Canadian cities based upon the people, places and things.  MSN Travel also looked at factors such as: overall look of the city, their natural setting and the man made contributions such as structures, architecture etc.  I'm sure ...

Buy a $1 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie and help support the Kelowna Community Food Bank

  This week from September 19th to 25th, Tim Hortons across North America are raising monies for local charities, community programs and hospitals.  This is a major fundraising effort and it truly is making a difference to many organizations and most importantly to individuals in need. Monies raised locally help support the Kelowna Community Food Bank.  The incredible staff ...

Century 21 Assurance Realty is moving to a new downtown Kelowna location

Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. is on the move...quite literally! Location! Location! Location!  You have heard it said many times before and where a brokerage decides to situate itself is no exception. Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. is moving to 251 Harvey Road which is literally across the bridge. I am very excited to see the renos completed and move into out new downtown location in ...

Okanagan Municipal and Regional District Contact Information

Looking for a local Okanagan municipal website can be an extremely frustrating process!  Well look no further, as I have done all the work and compiled a comprehensive list below.  All you need to do now is click on the logo of the municipality or regional district you want more information from.  Quick Links To Internet Maps: City of Kelowna District of West Kelowna City ...

Kelowna Foreclosure Property Sales August 2011

The Central Okanagan foreclosure inventory levels continue to show signs of steady increases from month to month in 2011. Buyers ask me all the time if I foresee a huge influx of court ordered sales to the Kelowna real estate market? In my opinion, having watched how the local banks and lenders handle the foreclosure process the answer would have to be...no I don't. Reason being is banks ...

July 2011 Sales for Kelowna and the Central Okanagan

Kelowna/West Kelowna and Central Okanagan Real Estate Stats - July 2011 Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 7.40%   Condo -- Sales = 76 Condo -- New Listings  = 177 Condo -- Current Inventory = 993 Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 7.65% Condo -- Days to Sell = 101 Average Price: $229,469 Average Median Price: $216,950   Townhouse -- Sales = 54 Townhouse ...

Things About Kelowna And Area You May Not Know...

K.L.O. - means "Kelowna Land and Orchard Company", the company owned most of the land in that area for many years. Kelowna's Fall Wine Festival is ranked amongst the "Top 100 Events in North America" year after year. Mount Boucherie is one of five extinct volcanoes found in the Okanagan. Kelowna's five major performance companies produce over 15 plays and musicals each year. The "Sunny ...

260 Davie Road Kelowna,BC Real Estate Pre-Renovation Photos

Below are photos taken of 260 Davie Road prior to renovations taking place... Living Room:   Kitchen:   Dining Room:   Basement:

Is now a good time to buy Kelowna and Okanagan foreclosure homes?

The Central Okanagan foreclosure inventory is now starting to show signs of steady increases from month to month in 2011. The overall active foreclosure listings pale in comparison to the total inventory in the Central Okanagan which continues to be a good sign. Buyers ask me all the time if I foresee a huge influx of court ordered sales to the Kelowna real estate market? In my opinion, having watched ...

Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd Sponsors "KidsZone" Canada Day Event

Recently my brokerage, Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. celebrated Canada Day with thousands of Kelowna,BC area residents at Waterfront Park.  The Century 21 "KidsZone" was a terrific success!  As a brokerage we handed out nearly 1500 Century 21 balloons, 1000's of pieces of candy along with tattoos, toys and more!  The volume of traffic was fantastic as both parent and ...

Dance The Night Away At Kelowna's Stuart Park This Summer

Looking for something fun and different to do in Kelowna this summer?  Starting July 6 from 7-9pm on Wednesday evenings, Kelowna area residents are invited to try one of nine new dance styles for free at Stuart Park this summer. There will be qualified dance instructors beginning the evening with a half-hour dance lesson at 7 p.m. with the opening dance at 7:30. Dancing in the Park Weekly ...

Help Century 21 Assurance Realty "Stuff The Truck" For Slave Lake Fire Victims

Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. moving truck will be at the Save on Foods, Westbank Town Centre #1 2475 Dobbin Road from 2pm until 8pm Friday, May 20th to collect donations for the victims of the Slave Lake Fire.   Here's what the residents of Slave Lake need right now: Household Items, Clothing, Blankets, Non-Perishable Food Items, Baby Needs and Pet Supplies. Anything that you donate ...

Best Of Kelowna And The Okanagan Valley - Things To Do And Places To Visit

Are you new the Kelowna area?  Perhaps you are visiting here from out of town?  Kids saying they are bored and not quite sure where to take them for some fun and excitement?  Well here's a list of some very fun family oriented places in the Kelowna area: ATV Tours Boat Rentals Boat Tours Camping Carmelis Goat Cheese Artisan Inc. CrocTalk Conservation & ...

Central Okanagan Buyer Survey Results - March 2011

A recent survey of buyer's agents in the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap regions revealed that: 25.6% of purchases were by Move Up Buyers, 18.9% by First Time Buyers, 13.3% Moving from Single Family to Home Strata unit, 11.1% Buying Revenue/Investment Property, 5.6% Moving from Strata to Single Family Home, another 5.6% Recreation Property Buyers, and 2.2% Moving into Retirement Home/Seniors ...

Sarah McLachlan Show Rescheduled For April 30,2011.

Sarah McLachlan's concert at Prospera Place in Kelowna,BC was originally scheduled for Wednesday March 2nd and has now been rescheduled for Saturday, April 30th.  As a huge fan of her work I was disappointed at the news that her crew and equipment could not make it to the Interior due to high winds on Vancouver Island which caused ferry delays.  The quick rescheduling of her show is ...

Kelowna and Central Okanagan December 2010 Stats

Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 5.43% Condo -- Sales = 44 Condo -- New Listings  = 166 Condo -- Current Inventory = 884 Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 4.98% Condo -- Days to Sell = 119 Average Price: $237,066 Average Median Price: $217,450   Townhouse -- Sales = 21 Townhouse -- New Listings = 85 Townhouse -- Current Inventory = 440 Townhouse -- ...