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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 ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 31, 2011		More
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 ... Posted by Jason Neumann on September 14, 2011		More
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 ... Posted by Jason Neumann on August 31, 2011		More
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 & ... Posted by Jason Neumann on May 18, 2011		More
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 -- ... Posted by Jason Neumann on January 9, 2011		More
Big White Road slated to be resurfaced this summer The 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		More
Does renting really make sense in today's real estate market? The idea of paying someone else's mortgage and helping them build equity in their property really doesn't make a lot of good financial sense! As a long term renter, you are literally throwing away tens of thousands of dollars of your hard earned money instead of creating a forced savings plan by way of having a mortgage. I have chatted with many renters over the years ... Posted by Jason Neumann on March 23, 2010		More
The Dangers and Pitfalls of Overpricing Your Home There are potential dangers and pitfalls when it comes to pricing your home in any kind of real estate market. Sellers can be reluctant to price their home in line with the marketplace as they feel they may be giving away too much of their home equity. The reality is pricing your home right from the start will get the net result you are looking for as a seller. Here ... Posted by Jason Neumann on March 20, 2010		More
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 ... Posted by Jason Neumann on February 8, 2010		More
Household tips for the last weeks of winter It’s now February in the Okanagan and the sun has begun to shine on those winter blues. However, February weather can still pack a chilly punch! Here are some tips for protecting yourself from ballooning heating bills, freezing pipes and other household emergencies in these last weeks of winter. Inside: Keep doors and heating vents closed to rooms that are not ... Posted by Jason Neumann on February 5, 2010		More
Fighting Mold - A Homeowner’s Guide Mold can be a serious health risk to any homeowner and the sooner it is detected the better. Having personally lived in a home that had mold in the laundry room I can tell you first hand that it is not something to take lightly. To remediate and repair the affected areas I had to rip out out all the drywall and insulation in the entire room. This work had to be done as ... Posted by Jason Neumann on February 1, 2010		More
12 Tips to Slash Your Energy Bill Utility bills seem to get higher and higher every year. But you can save energy-and money-with these tips to make your home more energy-efficient. Get a home energy survey from your local utility. Many will do a free analysis of your home and provide specific ways to save money on your utility bill. Replace old furnaces and air conditioners with newer ones that are more energy efficient. Install ... Posted by Jason Neumann on January 21, 2010		More
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 ... Posted by Jason Neumann on January 15, 2010		More
Top 10 Things Not to Do Before Closing Buying a home can be stressful at times especially when it comes to obtaining suitable financing. Mortgage Brokers warn of making radical changes to your finances during the due diligence period and prior to completing. Here is some practical advice for Buyers to avoid causing themselves unneccessary headaches prior to completing their home purchase. The Top 10 Things not ... Posted by Jason Neumann on January 11, 2010		More
Some great Stock Market insights for Canadian Investors Central banks around the world have pushed their lending rates to historic lows in an effort to stave off a total global financial and economic collapse. As a result interest rates have remained for the most part at these low levels with many investors trying to take advantage of other's mistimed purchases. 2010 will likely be the year when everything changes... Here’s ... Posted by Jason Neumann on January 11, 2010		More
Tips on "Winter-proofing" your home Here are some tips to "winter-proofing" your home - or, at least, ways to keep the season from doing serious damage. Furnace Inspection Call an HVAC professional to inspect your furnace. Stock up on furnace filters and change them monthly. Consider turning on your furnace to make sure it works before you really need it. You may briefly notice a burning smell, don't panic right away; ... Posted by Jason Neumann on January 9, 2010		More
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		More
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 ... Posted by Jason Neumann on January 9, 2010		More
5 Ways to help improve your credit score With mortgage markets still tight, it’s more important than ever to have a good credit score. Having a good score not only increases the odds of being approved for a mortgage, but it can also affect your rate, as the best interest rates are generally reserved for applicants with top credit scores. Many consumers aren’t knowledgeable about their credit scores—or what impacts them. ... Posted by Jason Neumann on January 5, 2010		More
5 tips for showing your home during the winter months Winter isn't typically the most popular season for home sales, but the market still remains quite active in the colder months. Follow these simple tips to make your property show well for winter home buyers. Keep pathways clear First impressions are everything, and snow and ice are dangerous hazards. Shovel sidewalks, your driveway and front steps and de-ice them. Ensure that pathways to your home ... Posted by Jason Neumann on December 30, 2009		More
Kelowna,BC and Central Okanagan Foreclosure Listing Information for December 2009 There are currently 78 foreclosures amongst the entire listing inventory for the Central Okanagan. There continues to be a trend of month to month increases in inventory levels of homes that are now in the foreclosure process. The breakdown is as follows: 3 Lots and Acreages ($115,000 and $590,000) no pending sales. 39 Single Family Residential ($199,900 to ... Posted by Jason Neumann on December 14, 2009		More
Club Penguin brings some Disney magic to Big White Ski Resort. This past weekend my family visited our favourite local ski hill, Big White Ski Resort. While walking through Happy Valley we came across this large billboard advertising Club Penguin, a locally created website which recently sold to the titan of kids entertainment industry, the Walt Disney Company. Happy Valley is where kids of all ages go to play and be entertained at ... Posted by Jason Neumann on December 7, 2009		More
Kelowna,BC and Central Okanagan Foreclosure Listing Information for October 2009 There are a total of 63 foreclosures amongst the entire listing inventory. That is an overall change of 4 listings to the overall inventory from October,2009 to November,2009. Current foreclosures of all Central Okanagan listings represent 1.53% of the total listing inventory! The breakdown is as follows: 3 Lots and Acreages ... Posted by Jason Neumann on November 8, 2009		More
There Are Just Two Things That Will Sell Your Home Today! Are you thinking of selling your home soon? Are you currently interviewing real estate agents? If so, then this video blog is just for you! Today's real estate market is extremely competitive and challenging for Sellers. You need to have the right tools and resources to effectively market your home. This video blog will shed some light as to why online marketing and ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 18, 2009		More
Townhome sales are hot right now in Kelowna,BC and the Central Okanagan. Kelowna Real Estate Video Blog Townhomes continue to be the hottest segment of the real estate market in the Central Okanagan. There were 62 sales in September of 2009 compared to just 28 sales in September of 2008. That accounts for a 121.43% increase in sales year over year and an absorption rate of 12.53% of the overall townhome inventory. Essentially, at that rate of sales ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 16, 2009		More

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