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

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 ...

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."   ...

Vision Based Marketing in Kelowna,BC - Get Connected to More™

Get Connected to More™ with Century 21 Canada's latest Internet Based Marketing System: CENTURY 21 CANADA WEB PLATFORM: CENTURY 21 CANADA I-PHONE APP: To learn more about my "Online Marketing Program" for Sellers please visit: What I will do to sell your home.  If you are a first time or seasoned Buyer please visit my blog: Automatic Email ...

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 ...

The new downtown Kelowna?

Downtown plan passes another hurdle by Wayne Moore - Story: 42749Oct 28, 2008 / 5:00 am"Kelowna's controversial downtown re-development plan is one step closer to reality. City Council Monday gave second and third readings to the Comprehensive Development Zone(CD21 Zone), by a 6-3 margin. Mayor Sharon Shepherd and Councillors Robert Hobson and Michele Rule voted against the proposal. The three ...

Liberal Government of Ontario attempting to ban cellphone use. Could BC be next?

Ont. to ban cellphone use while driving: reports - CTV.ca Additional story from CTV.ca Updated Mon. Oct. 27 2008 8:56 AM ET The Canadian Press TORONTO-- "Media reports say Ontario will join Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Quebec in banning cellphone use while driving. There are several media reports that the Liberal government will introduce a bill to ban electronic distractions ...

Westside Municipality Sewer Improvement Levies could come as a shock to taxpayers

Westside sewers will cost more by Wayne Moore Oct 27, 2008 / 5:00 amWestside property owners, patiently waiting for new sewer hook-ups, could end up paying close to $20,000 per household for the service, something that doesn't sit well with Mayor Rosalind Neis. The municipality applied for a grant worth about $15 million through the Building Canada Fund for 11 sewer projects scheduled for completion ...

Septic systems are not a thing of the past!

    Septic System There are still some areas within Kelowna and its surrounding areas where residential homes still rely on septic systems to deal with their waste materials. These areas originally were not serviced by a local municipality. The City of Kelowna has now initiated a long term goal changing most residences over to a public sewer system. Owners can choose to pay for the improvement ...

WD40 useages! Many surprised me and made me think of how much work I have to do around the house now!

Interesting Tidbits about WD-40 a guy bought a new pickup, and got up very early one morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of his beige truck. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do, probably nothing until Monday morning since nothing was open. A neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully ...

Westside Naming Committee rejected by Westside Council.

The following story highlights the newly formed Westside District Municipality naming troubles.  There seems to be a little more press about the actual selection of a name for the region then the inevitable tax hikes that are about to be sprung on the tax paying base there.  The municipality still needs to finance and build facilities for police, fire, ambulance and let's not forget a city ...

Some very unique and new uses for aluminum foil.

  Here are some very interesting uses for aluminum foil that I came across: Protect your doorknobs.  Painting?  Wrap foil around doorknobs to prevent splatter - it's much easier than tape!   Keep out the cold.  Cover air-conditioning vents with layers of foil to keep cold drafts from coming into your home.   Use less energy.  Place a sheet of foil between ...

Kelowna is BC's second greenest city!!!

It is always nice to be recognized for your efforts, and The City of Kelowna has put itself on the "Green Map" so to speak.  I must admit I was not aware of the number of things that the city has been doing in order to achieve this award.  I did see a few of the solar powered cross walks operating in various areas of town.  I applaud all those that have made the efforts to ...

2.7 million Canadians register on the Do Not Call list in the first week

Canadians rushed, no I would say sprinted to their collective computers and telephones to register for the national "Do Not Call List."  At one point on the first day the website crashed due to the massive simultaneous registrations taking place, see CBC article.  In fact, the CRTC stated that there were 1,562 calls a minute to register for the list on the first day as well.  ...

Tolls gone from Coquihalla Highway in BC's Interior

Some may say "Well it is about time!" while others are yelling "Finally!" at the top of their lungs.  The Coquihalla Toll Highway (Highway 5) has long been a contested issue amongst those that use it regularly.  The reality is with the toll now gone, businesses from Hope to Kelowna and all points in between will benefit.  Arguably, the freight industry will have the most to ...

Sell your Kelowna area home now or wait until Spring?

Is there any real benefit to waiting to sell your Kelowna area home in the Springtime? You or someone you know may be asking: "Is the Winter a good time to sell my home?" Although there is a common perception that the Spring is the best time to sell, there are some lesser known factors that cause this to not always be the case. 1. Although Spring is the time of year when more homes come on ...

Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. continues to make its name known in the Kelowna Real Estate Market!

Not sure if listing your home with one agency versus another matters?  Well here are some staggering figures that just may prove otherwise:  Central Okanagan unit sales are down 30.3% over last year to date. Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. unit sales are up 16.6% over last year year to date. So there you have it, Century 21 in Kelowna is making a difference to Sellers ...

Many thanks for making JasonNeumann.com a Top 100 website for traffic!

Over this past weekend in Ottawa "JasonNeumann.com" was recognized as the 39th ranked website out of 7500+ members in the entire Century 21 Canada system!  This is an amazing accomplishment considering Kelowna is a relatively small market in comparison to many other Canadian markets.  I would not have been able to achieve this without the belief of my clientele in ...

The Grand Okanagan will have a new name starting this August!

If you have visited Kelowna and stayed downtown then chances are you have walked by or been to The Grand Okanagan.  For years this hotel has been the center-piece of the downtown core and features some of the best of everything that Kelowna has to offer.  Whether it is the cultural district, fine dining, water sports, wine tasting, casino gaming or taking in a Rockets hockey ...

Joe Rich is this week's feature neighbourhood!

Joe Rich Valley is a hidden gem amongst the many communities surrounding the Kelowna area.  There are vast acreages and farms abundantly found along the Highway 33 corridor leading almost to the Big White Ski Resort turnoff road.  Joe Rich's landscape varies from the valley creek beds up to mountainous regions with astounding views of Kelowna and abroad.  Mission Creek ...

Kelowna's Black Mountain is this week's feature neighbourhood!

Black Mountain is a rural neighbourhood located south east of Kelowna.  The first homes were built predominately on larger ¼ acre lots in the 1970's.  The newer built homes feature incredible panoramic views that stretch from Okanagan Lake to Kelowna International Airport.  Kirschner Mountain is located adjacent to Black Mountain with newly developed subdivisions that are mainly ...

The new Realtor.ca is now up and running!

The old MLS.ca website has a fresh new look in Realtor.ca  Be sure and try this new site as it is a very user friendly one to navigate!  Thanks to CREA and all the contributing Real Estate Boards across Canada for making this system even better. Jason

Century 21 and Easter Seals want you to send a Kid to Camp!!!

Ask yourself the question, "what is your favorite summer memory?" Not all kids have the opportunity to participate in summer activities - kids with disabilities need constant care and specialized equipment that their families cannot always afford. This year, I'm taking part in Century 21 Kids to Camp, a campaign with Easter Seals. Century 21 realtors have been asked to raise money to send kids with ...

Rutland will celebrate its 100th Birthday this weekend picnic style!

It is another milestone and a major Birthday for the community of Rutland this weekend.  A picnic for locals and the City of Kelowna in general has been planned for tomorrow August 3,2008.  Here is a helpful link for the activities scheduled...Castanet.net

2008 BC Summer Games come to Kelowna,BC

The 2008 BC Summer Games takes place from July 24-27,2008.  Thousands of athletes from all around our beautiful province have descended upon Kelowna to compete in this year's games.  This is the time of  summer when our youngest and brightest athletes showcase their talents in various sports.  Kelowna offers everything that an event of this magnitude requires especially when ...