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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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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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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. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 27, 2011
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Best Of Kelowna And The Okanagan Valley - Things To Do And Places To VisitAre 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 & ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 18, 2011
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Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. Goes Green In The OkanaganRecently, my Brokerage Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. released to the media how our Kelowna office has made an effort to be more "Green" in its business model. The environment should never be taken for granted and every little bit helps when we choose eco-friendly ways to travel, paper usages etc. Below is a copy of the press release:
Real Estate Office Thinks Green ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 28, 2011
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Kelowna,BC and Central Okanagan Real Estate Stats - March 2011Ratio 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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 7, 2011
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BC Assessment for Central Okanagan 2011Recently, 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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 10, 2011
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WestJet brings Kelowna residents closer to Las VegasTo 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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 4, 2010
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Kelowna Media Test BC's New 0.05 Driking and Driving LawRecently Kelowna RCMP gathered local media to test the new 0.05 BC legislation for drinking and driving. The results varied and likely will even surprise you!
Sincerely,
Jason Neumann
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 3, 2010
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Central Okanagan July 2010 StatsWith summer now well into full swing in the Okanagan visitors from all over the world are enjoying the many activities and amenities that this region is famous for! That however, has not translated into more demand for housing in Kelowna as the current real estate market has cooled by nearly 50% in sales over this time last year. Inventory levels continue to increase giving buyers more ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on August 11, 2010
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Procedure plans for resident evacuation and public help during fire season in the OkanaganIf 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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on August 10, 2010
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Canada Day 2010 transit service in Kelowna BC
Kelowna and area residents are getting ready to celebrate Canada Day this coming Thursday, July 1,2010.
In response to anticipated heavier downtown traffic Kelowna Regional Transit will run additional bus services starting 1/2 hour after the completion of the fireworks from the Queensway bus station.
Residents are being encouraged to "go green" and reduce the number of vehicles ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 26, 2010
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June 2010 Real Estate Market Review of Central Okanagan MLS Listing InventoryCurrent 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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 23, 2010
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Glenmore Bypass ready to open this week
After several years of anticipation and promise construction on the new Glenmore Bypass is nearly complete. The $11 million project began last summer and is hoped to relieve traffic and stress on a large residential segement of Glenmore Road. Starting this Wednesday, June 23 at noon the new alignment of Glenmore Road is scheduled to open to motorists and pathway users. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 21, 2010
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6324 Farmers Drive in Ellison Estates - Additional Photos and Property Information
Location:
15 minutes north of Kelowna and east of the Kelowna airport for easy accessibility. Two internationally renowned ski hills, Big White (Kelowna) and Silver Star (Vernon), are only a 45 minute drive away. Internationally acclaimed golf courses are with a 20 minute drive. Water sports and fishing are available in Okanagan Lake and several smaller lakes in the area.
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Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 28, 2010
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District of West Kelowna opts for waste cart upgradesRecently, the District of West Kelowna approved free yard and waste cart upgrades to any residents who want them. West Kelowna residents may upgrade from a 240 litre yard waste cart to 360 litre comes at no charge, still must pay the $10 yearly fee. For more information please visit the District of West Kelowna.
Sincerely,
Jason Neumann
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 24, 2010
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Big White Road slated to be resurfaced this summerThe Province Of British Columbia has awarded a $250,000 contract to resurface a two kilometre stretch of Big White Road north of Highway 33. The roadwork is scheduled to begin this summer and complete in September prior to the opening of the 2011 ski season.
The contract was awarded to Peter Bros. Construction Ltd. The much needed road repair is ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 24, 2010
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Lenetta Thordarson, Associate Executive Director of the Kelowna Community Food Bank
Lenetta Thordarson, Associate Executive Director of the Kelowna Community Food Bank discusses the on going year round needs of the Food Bank. The message is simple...families and especially children should not go to bed hungry! For more details on how to donate food or monies to this amazing organization please: Make an online donation at: Paypal Donations Drop your donation off at ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 21, 2010
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Things you may not know about Kelowna,BC
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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 12, 2010
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Quick Facts and Stats on Kelowna,BC Canada
Kelowna,BC Canada Quick Facts and Statistics:
1. Kelowna is the largest city in BC's intrerior region and was incorporated in 1905.
2. Kelowna's total land area is 221.69 square kilometres.
3. Kelowna is located in British Columbia's Central Okanagan Regional District.
4. Kelowna is 471 kilometres east of Vancouver BC.
5. Kelowna BC is 606 kilometres west of Calgary ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 11, 2010
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Okanagan Seller's CornerThere 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. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 11, 2010
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Local teen wins Xap/Bridges video contestRethink Everything by Steven Cresswell
After watching this video I can see why this young man was so deserving of the top prize of $2500 from Xap/Bridges for his efforts. Steven sent a mesasage of hard work pays dividends and that we are shaped by our experiences in life. This sort of message is what we can all glean something from and apply it to our everyday lives. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 31, 2010
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Kelowna,BC Central Okanagan Current MLS Listing Inventory and Sales for December 2009Current 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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 15, 2010
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Should You Buy a New or Existing Home?Buyers have so many choices these days. But after narrowing down the location and selecting the type of home you want to purchase (single-family or condo) , there’s one more decision to make: Should you buy a new home or an existing one?
The answer depends upon both your budget and lifestyle.
Open up your local newspaper on any given day, and you’re likely to see ads from builders touting ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 9, 2010
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Kelowna Community Food Bank Needs Baby Formula!Today I met with Lenetta Thoradson the Associate Executive Director for the Kelowna Community Food Bank. She was kind enough to give me an in depth tour of the facility and let me tell you I was extremely impressed and overwhelmed all at once! The need for food and essentials is great in our city and more-so than many of us even realize. I have to admit I was very moved to ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on December 8, 2009
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