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! ...

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 -- ...

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 ...

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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% ...

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 & ...

Central Okanagan Buyer Survey Results - March 2011

A recent survey of buyer's agents in the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap regions revealed that: 25.6% of purchases were by Move Up Buyers, 18.9% by First Time Buyers, 13.3% Moving from Single Family to Home Strata unit, 11.1% Buying Revenue/Investment Property, 5.6% Moving from Strata to Single Family Home, another 5.6% Recreation Property Buyers, and 2.2% Moving into Retirement Home/Seniors ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Procedure plans for resident evacuation and public help during fire season in the Okanagan

If residents have to evacuate: Take an emergency survival kit with you (ex. battery-operated radio, flashlight, water, food, warm clothing, etc.). Make sure you take prescription medicine and identification for the entire family. Listen to the radio and follow instructions from local emergency officials. Shut off water, gas and electricity, but ONLY if instructed to do so. Make arrangements ...

June 2010 Real Estate Market Review of Central Okanagan MLS Listing Inventory

Current Active Central Okanagan MLS Listing Inventory as of June 22,2010: Single Family Dwellings - 2354 properties including 8 pending offers ranging in value from $267,900 to $774,900   Strata - Condos - 1201 properties with 2 pending offers of $229,900 and $399,900 respectively Strata - Townhomes - 563 properties with no ...

Video Blog about HST in Kelowna BC Real Estate

There are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings when it comes to how the new HST or Harmonized Sales Tax in BC will affect real estate related purchases.  The media in general has sensationalized the overall impact this blended tax will have on the BC Real Estate Industry.  I have tried to address some of them in plain and straight to the point talk.  Contact ...

Looking for the latest news on Kelowna and Okanagan Real Estate Listings?

Are you tired and frustrated with researching a home to purchase in Kelowna or the Okanagan region?  Looking for a better way to search out homes and stay on top of the local real estate market?  Need some guidance as to the best areas, neighbourhoods, schools and nearby amenities?  If you answered yes to any or all of these questions then you may want to consider signing up for ...

Okanagan Buyer's Corner

Whether you are a first time buyer, moving up in the real estate market, or downsizing, it is important to have an experienced, qualified sales representative working for you. Choosing a Real Estate Professional is one of the most important decisions you will make to ensure the success of your venture.  As your "Local Expert" my market knowledge will help you select the property that meets ...

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.  ...

Kelowna,BC and Central Okanagan Foreclosure Listing Information for February 2010

There are currently 61 foreclosures (as of February 7,2010) amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan.  That is a decrease of 14 properties (-22.95%) in the foreclosure inventory from last month. The foreclosure inventory breakdown is as follows: 2 Lots and Acreages (both at $115,000) with no pending sales 2 Manufactured Homes ($79,000 ...

Kelowna,BC Central Okanagan Current MLS Listing Inventory and Sales for December 2009

Current Active Central Okanagan MLS Listing Inventory as of January 10,2010: Single Family Dwellings - 1323 properties (a 12.17% decrease from December) including 12 pending offers ranging in value from $49,900 to $15.9M    Strata - Condos - 945 properties (a 11.96% decrease from December) with no pending offers ranging in value from $62,400 ...

Adam Haggarty is your Okanagan music connection!

Adam Haggarty is a Kelowna based musician with a passion for helping others, particularly struggling musicians who want to get their music produced and heard on the local scene.  He is a session player, singer/song writer, producer and engineer all rolled into one.  With over 15 years as a musician himself he is able to play pretty much any instrument you can name.  When ...

BC Assessment - Property Owner's Checklist

Here's a checklist for BC homeowners: Have you received your new 2010 property assessment notice yet? If not, call toll free 1-800-668-0086 or contact them online. If so, be sure to review it carefully. If you have any questions go online or call your local assessment office. Go online to compare other property assessments using the free e-valueBC (TM) service website. If you disagree ...

Wine and Dine in the Okanagan is back!

The 7th Annual Wine & Dine Okanagan presented by Okanagan Strata Management starts on January 13,2010 and runs until January 31,2010.  With fifty restaurants (see BCRFA.com for more details) throughout the Okanagan Valley you are sure to enjoy a three-course prix fixe dinner for either $15, $25 or $35 (excludes tax, tip & beverages).  Be sure to enter to win ...