Recent Blog Posts by Jason Neumann

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! ...

#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 ...

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 ...

January 2012 Kelowna and Okanagan Real Estate Stats

Kelowna 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 -- ...

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 ...

Kelowna and Okanagan Foreclosure Property Sales For January 2012

The Central Okanagan foreclosure inventory levels continue to show steady increases from month to month especially now in 2012.  As a matter of fact, since January 1,2012, there has already been 76 new foreclosure listings to hit the market.  Buyers ask me all the time if I foresee a large influx of future foreclosure homes coming to the Kelowna real estate market?  ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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."   ...

Century 21 Canada Conference Edmonton Wine Winners

(Pictured L to R - Elizabeth Martin, Mike Sandstra, Jacquie Chilliak and Jason Neumann) Well another Century 21 Canada Conference has come and gone and let me tell you our Edmonton hosts did an amazing job with events like a Brewery Bash to kick things off and then an incredible wrap up event at The Art Gallery of Alberta with Vibe Tribe providing the evening's entertainment.  ...

Buyers Guide To Understanding Foreclosure and Court Ordered Sales In Kelowna and Okanagan

Foreclosure: A foreclosure is the legal process by which a mortgagee, or other lien holder, usually a lender, obtains a termination of a mortgagor's equitable right of redemption, either by court order or by operation of law (after following a specific statutory procedure). Court Ordered Sale: A Court Ordered Sale is the legal process where the BC Provincial Court is petitioned to approve ...

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 ...

The Century 21 Brand...Smarter...Bolder...Faster...

Smarter... Bolder... Faster...

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:

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

Kelowna,BC and Central Okanagan Real Estate Stats - March 2011

Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 8.40% Condo -- Sales = 54 Condo -- New Listings  = 197 Condo -- Current Inventory = 945 Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 5.71% Condo -- Days to Sell = 100 Average Price: $232,630 Average Median Price: $210,000   Townhouse -- Sales = 51 Townhouse -- New Listings = 114 Townhouse -- Current Inventory = 493 Townhouse ...

Kelowna and Central Okanagan Foreclosure Stats for October/November 2010

There are currently 104 active foreclosures (as of November 14,2010) amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan.  There are 4,307 current active listings reporting at this time including the 104 foreclosure properties. Foreclosure Inventory breakdown: 8 Lots and Acreages (Ranging in value from $95,000 to $1.75 Million) 3 Manufactured ...

AIR MILES Reward Program launches new Smartphone Apps

The AIR MILES Reward Program has launched a brand new Smartphone app – the first Reward Program in Canada to leverage this new and exciting functionality. The App for iPhone and Blackberry will allow Collectors to find Sponsors in their region and get the latest news on AIR MILES® bonus offers while on the go!  The days of waiting for the paperboy to bring the latest offerings ...