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! ...

Century 21 Assurance Realty In Kelowna Offers A Free Client Moving Van

Free???  Who doesn't like something that is free especially when it saves you out of pocket cash for moving expenses?!  Well that's exactly what happens when you buy or sell with myself and Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. in Kelowna,BC  All that is required is a valid driver's licence, signed van usage agreement and replace whatever fuel is used during the move.  The cube van is ...

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 ...

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 -- ...

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?  ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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% ...

Okanagan and Shuswap Buyer Survey Results - April 2011

A recent survey of buyer's agents in the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap regions revealed the following: APRIL SURVEY SUMMARY* Property Type: 27.7% of purchases were by Move Up Buyers 14.9% Moving from Single Family to Home Strata unit 10.6% by First Time Buyers 6.4% buying Revenue/Investment Property 6.4% Recreation Property Buyers 6.4% moving into Retirement Home/Seniors ...

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 & ...

Okanagan Buyer Survey Results - February 2011

OMREB February 2011 Survey Highlights:  A recent survey of buyers agents in the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap regions revealed that: 31.9% of purchases were by First Time Buyers, and 24.2% by Move Up Buyers; 26.4% of Buyers were Two Parent Families with Children, 25.3% Couples Without Children, 16.5% were Single Females, 16.5% Empty Nesters/Retirees, 7.7% Single Parents with ...

BC Assessment for Central Okanagan 2011

Recently, 80,000 property owners in the Central Okanagan received their property assessments in the mail.  The majority of these assessments showed little change from 2009 as overall real estate sales in Kelowna and area were quite sluggish in 2010.  It is important to note that BC Assessments do not reflect current real estate market conditions and are more of a general guide ...

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 -- ...

When Life Gets Stormy...Get Back Up!

Life can be stormy just like Okanagan Lake was when I shot this video in late Fall. It's how we react and deal with life's inevitable challenges that truly matters! So no matter where you are at right now: Get back up...Dust yourself off...Don't let anything stop you from believing in yourself! Take care and know you can do anything! Sincerely, Jason Neumann

WestJet brings Kelowna residents closer to Las Vegas

To quote the famous Las Vegas entertainer Elvis Presley:"A little less conversation, a little more action please..."   Starting November 2,2010 for the next six months residents of the Okanagan will now be able to fly directly from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Las Vegas,NV on a bi-weekly basis.  WestJet will fly on Tuesdays departing mid ...

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 ...

Kelowna and Central Okanagan September 2010 Stats

Sales figures were down across the board in all categories in September 2010 for the Central Okanagan.  That being said the most surprising stat is the YTD sales for 2010.  Although there was only a slight 1.51% increase in total YTD sales; when one considers the more difficult mortgage qualifications today and recent implementation of BC's HST that figure becomes very encouraging.  ...

Okanagan Fall Wine Festival Complete List of Award Winners

Recently, the Okanagan Fall Wine Festival awards were announced.  Both VQA Wineries and non-Vintners Quality Alliance wineries were represented at this years festival and as usual there were no disappointments in the overall selection.    The three day judging for the BC Wine Awards takes place in Kelowna and consists of 12 North American wine judges. The competition is open ...

Okanagan Foreclosure List and Sales August 2010

There are currently 84 active foreclosures (as of September 17,2010) amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan.  There are 4,910 current active listings reporting at this time including the 84 foreclosure properties. Foreclosure Inventory breakdown: 8 Lots and Acreages (Ranging in value from $99,000 to $1.75 Million) 2 Manufactured Home ...