Recent Blog Posts by Jason Neumann

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:

Okanagan Seller's Corner

There are a number of different areas that are important to consider when choosing your real estate representative: Personality & Service Once you decide to sell your home, it is important to choose a realtor that both you and your family can trust and feel comfortable working with. As a sales associate for Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd., I am that real estate professional you are looking for.  ...

Home Renovation Tax Credit (HRTC) ends February 1,2010

The 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 ...

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 ...

The Facts and Myths about Granite Countertops.

Granite's life expectancy and general durability have been the subject of much debate over the years. This beautiful stone can be found in bathrooms and kitchens in many high end to typical residential homes and condos.  Although considered costly by some consumers there is exceptional value to be found in this phenomenal product.  Below is a list of five general misconceptions of ...

Citrus-O Carpet Care...the name says it all.

Citrus-O is a franchised carpet cleaning company that was established in 1982 and services cities across BC and now Washington State.  My wife and I were referred to their services from family members who were extremely pleased with their service.  The power of orange or citrus to be exact is what makes this clean so unique!  We have lived in our home for three and ...

October is Open House Month with Century 21 - Kelowna Real Estate Video Blog

Do you collect airmiles?  Millions of Canadians collect, save and spend airmiles on everything from renovation materials to electronics.  If you buy or sell a home in the month of October, Century 21 Canada will give you 100 bonus airmiles.  This is over and above the 2 airmiles per $1,000 of the purchase price I offer my clients.  Be sure and take advantage of ...

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

Current listing inventory as of July 27,2009: Single Family Dwellings - 2113 properties including 8 pending offers Strata - Condos - 1035 properties including 3 pending offers Strata - Townhomes - 533 properties including 6 pending offers Manufactured Home - 236 including 0 pending offers Lots/Acreages - 915 ...

Conservatives offer billions in tax cuts and incentives in newly reworked budget

Well Steven Harper and his minority Conservative Government announced billions in tax credits for Canadians today!  Finance Minister Jim Flaherty gave Canadians some good news as he went over the Federal Government's plan to kick start the stalled out economy.  The proposed tax cuts and relief are aimed at getting consumer spending back up and instilling some confidence in the future.  ...