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Jason Neumann Kelowna REALTOR® - Client Testimonials"Being an entire province away from where we intended on purchasing, can make things a bit more difficult. Jason was fantastic to work with. He went above and beyond what is usually required of a realtor and handled many details for us. In our search, he was patient and professional, understanding of our needs, and committed to helping us find exactly what we wanted within our budget. We did! ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 18, 2012
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#4 3481 Old Vernon Kelowna Real Estate - Outdoor PicturesSome 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
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 17, 2012
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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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 14, 2012
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February 2012 Kelowna and Okanagan Real Estate StatsKelowna/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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 14, 2012
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Big News from BC Ministry of Finance regarding HST Rebates
The B.C. government is giving home buyers and builders a more solid foundation for the transition out of the harmonized sales tax, and says it will officially return to the provincial sales tax by April 1, 2013.
In the meantime, the government will raise the HST rebate threshold for new home buyers to $850,000, up from the current $525,000. That means more than 90 per cent of newly built homes ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 18, 2012
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January 2012 Kelowna and Okanagan Real Estate StatsKelowna West Kelowna and Okanagan Real Estate Stats - January 2012
Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 5.73%
Condo -- Sales = 40
Condo -- New Listings = 174
Condo -- Current Inventory = 850
Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 4.71%
Condo -- Days to Sell = 105
Average Price: $267,945
Average Median Price: $233,000
Townhouse -- Sales = 25
Townhouse -- ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 12, 2012
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Century 21 Real Estate Offices Across The World
Century 21 Real Estate LLC (Century21.com) is the franchisor of the world's largest residential real estate sales organization, providing comprehensive training, management, administrative and marketing support for the CENTURY 21® System. The System is comprised of approximately 7,600 independently owned and operated franchised broker offices and 112,000 agents in 71 countries and territories ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 12, 2012
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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, ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 7, 2012
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Century 21's Super Bowl XLVI Ad Is...Smarter, Bolder, Faster!It's terrific articles like the one below by Mashable.com's Brian Anthony Hernandez that make me so darn proud to be a part of this incredible real estate organization!
Century 21 has enlisted a team of celebrities for its first-ever Super Bowl commercial.
Reality TV star and business mogul Donald Trump, Pro Football Hall of Fame member Deion Sanders and Olympic speed skater Apolo Ohno ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 3, 2012
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What will you do with your 31,536,000 seconds of time?Ask yourself the question...Do you have enought time to do all the things that are important to you?
How will you manage your time during the coming year in 2012?" Over the course of the next week or so you are likely to be asked if you made any New Year's resolutions?! You may or may not make any resolution(s) but the very question will likely make you think ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 27, 2012
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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. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 28, 2011
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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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 1, 2011
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Halloween Safety Tips for 2011
Below are some practical safety tips (found on Halloween Web) to keep you and your little ghouls safe during the excitement and anticipation of trick or treating:
Halloween Costume Safety
• Wear flame retardant costumes.
• Make sure your Halloween costume is colour-fast so the colour doesn't run onto your other clothes if it rains.
• Try on costumes before Halloween to ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 31, 2011
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What I Will Do To Sell Your Home!You have heard enough of the promises, you simply want results! Selling your home in today's ever changing market calls for a Realtor with new and innovative ideas. It has been proven time and time again that to get maximum exposure for a listing, marketing through the Internet is critical. I truly believe in the power of Internet advertising and how it brings Buyers "out of the woodwork." ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 11, 2011
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Kelowna named one of Canada's 10 best looking citiesKelowna,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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 27, 2011
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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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 19, 2011
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Century 21 Assurance Realty is moving to a new downtown Kelowna locationCentury 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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 2, 2011
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Kelowna Foreclosure Property Sales August 2011The 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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on August 29, 2011
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July 2011 Sales for Kelowna and the Central OkanaganKelowna/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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on August 28, 2011
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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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on August 26, 2011
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CIBC's Deputy Chief Economist Disagrees That Canada's Housing Market Is Set To Crash!Average House Prices a Misleading Gauge of the Health of the Canadian Real Estate Market: CIBC
Recently an article appeared in CBC News about Canada's housing market bursting according to research consultant company Capital Economics. The report caused quite a swirl of opinions amongst home owners and those active in the real estate industry. Below is Benjamin Tal's (Deputy ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on July 7, 2011
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The Rundown On June 2011 Sales For Kelowna And The Central OkanaganKelowna,BC and Central Okanagan Real Estate Stats - June 2011
Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 7.36%
Condo -- Sales = 49
Condo -- New Listings = 190
Condo -- Current Inventory = 980
Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 5.00%
Condo -- Days to Sell = 104
Average Price: $289,912
Average Median Price: $284,000
Townhouse -- Sales = 41
Townhouse -- New Listings = 144
Townhouse ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on July 7, 2011
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Dance The Night Away At Kelowna's Stuart Park This SummerLooking 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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on July 5, 2011
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Okanagan and Shuswap Buyer Survey Results for May 2011
May 2011 Buyer Survey Results
The May 2011 results of the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB) for Buyers Survey are in! There was a total of 151 respondents that participated in the survey – 40% of the 376 OMREB sales representatives who closed the 538 deals on behalf of Buyers last month. Here is what the survey showed:
Property Type:
27.4% ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 17, 2011
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Learn About The Online Me...YouTube created a very unique way for online users to share their very own search stories. I have included my story below:
Visit my YouTube Channel anytime and see you online...
Jason Neumann
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 6, 2011
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