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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." ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 11, 2011		More
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 Posted by Jason Neumann on December 1, 2010		More
Now that you have removed your subject conditions what comes next? Post Subject Removal Checklist: Choose a Lawyer or Notary to handle the conveyancing of your home purchase. If unsure as to who you should hire then ask your Realtor® for a list of recommended names. Ask your lawyer or notary what you should expect to pay for Closing Costs. Also, be sure to ask them any general questions that you may have at that time. Ask ... Posted by Jason Neumann on March 9, 2010		More
Okanagan Winery Ex Nihilo lends a helping hand to Kelowna Community Food Bank. Okanagan Winery Ex Nihilo has won awards for its Riesling – Gold Medal Winner at the “2009 Riesling du Monde,” and its Merlot – first place at the 2008 People’s Choice Awards. Ex Nihilo is most famous for teaming up with legendary rock band Rolling Stones in producing an original “Sympathy for the Devil” Ice Wine, which will be made available ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 3, 2009		More
Help me raise $2,100 to send a "Kid to Camp" for a week this summer! I committed to sending a "Kid to Camp" this summer and by golly I am going to get it done! Don Lawby President of Century 21 Canada donated the first $2,100 to get the ball rolling and now it is my turn. I have had the opportunity to visit the Easter Seals Camp in Winfield,BC and have seen first hand the difference this place is making in the lives of children. Please ... Posted by Jason Neumann on June 18, 2009		More
50th Anniversary of Rutland May Days start May 15th This year's 50th anniversary of Rutland May Days will run from May 15 to May 18 in Centennial Park. Event's include: All-Star Wrestling, Bull Riding Championships, Karaoke, Youth Dances and an Amusement Park. Daily admission to various events is $2. Breakfast will be served every morning from 8am. Parade will begin Saturday, May 16 at 10:00am. ... Posted by Jason Neumann on May 12, 2009		More
Now that is one large pothole even by Kelowna standards. Having personally been a victim of what looked at first like a water puddle only to have one of my tires blow out a second later, I can really relate to this story! A lot of the snow we have accumulated over the past few weeks has begun to melt due to the warmer weather. As a result some nasty potholes have started rearing their ugly heads around Kelowna and are unfortunately ... Posted by Jason Neumann on January 9, 2009		More
Kelowna's newest family attraction is the all new Energy Plex - Family Recreation Centre If you and your family are looking for something new and exciting to do then may I suggest the new Energy Plex in the family friendly neighbourhood of North Rutland! The brand facility is strategically located on the corner of Highway 97 and McCurdy Road, this family oriented business is sure to have something for everyone! An overview of some of ... Posted by Jason Neumann on December 31, 2008		More
Obama's Harmony of Intellect and Intuition by U2 frontman Bono Without getting too political here is a heartfelt and well written blog-post by U2's Bono. There is so much anticipation of what President Elect Obama will do during his first four years of office and the administration he will ultimately bring to the table. I have always been a big fan of U2 and I feel Bono captured in words beautifully what so many are thinking, feeling and ... Posted by Jason Neumann on November 13, 2008		More
RedKey.ca is helping Buyers find their new homes in the Sunny Okanagan! RedKey.ca is truly a must have bookmark when shopping online for a new home in the Thompson Okanagan. I have personally utilized this site in sourcing out new home developments for my Buyers. One of the reasons I started using RedKey was due to the rapid rate at which new projects were hitting the local real estate market. I particularly like the ease of navigation ... Posted by Jason Neumann on November 11, 2008		More
Official Community Plan (OCP) for Kelowna is now onto Stage Two Review OCP review moves to stage two by Wayne Moore - Story: 42919Nov 5, 2008 / 5:00 amPhase one of Kelowna's review of its Official Community Plan is complete. The first phase of the review focused on land use and development. The final phase, which will begin in early 2009, will look at future land use, transportation networks, service plans and financing strategies. "We are in changing times and legislation ... Posted by Jason Neumann on November 7, 2008		More
Big White Mountain Visitor's Guide and Map Book for 2008/2009 is now available! Big White Ski Resort and OKMapGuides have teamed up with Kajen Designs (Publisher) to put together the most comprehensive resource for visitor's to the Okanagan's most popular ski hill. This marks the fourth year of the book's publication and can be found throughout the Okanagan Valley and Western Canada. A very exciting addition to this year's guide is a online version with ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 30, 2008		More
MIssion Aquatic Centre is on time and on budget Aquatic Centre on time on budget by Wayne Moore - Story: 42777Oct 29, 2008 / 5:00 amIt's a common mantra for any mega project -- "on time and on budget." That's how Randy Cleveland described progress on the $46.3 million Mission Aquatic Centre. To date, $35.4 million has been spent on the project. During a presentation to City Council, Cleveland said the pool was still scheduled for completion in February, ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 29, 2008		More
Liberal Government of Ontario attempting to ban cellphone use. Could BC be next? Ont. to ban cellphone use while driving: reports - CTV.ca Additional story from CTV.ca Updated Mon. Oct. 27 2008 8:56 AM ET The Canadian Press TORONTO-- "Media reports say Ontario will join Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Quebec in banning cellphone use while driving. There are several media reports that the Liberal government will introduce a bill to ban electronic distractions ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 29, 2008		More
Westside Municipality Sewer Improvement Levies could come as a shock to taxpayers Westside sewers will cost more by Wayne Moore Oct 27, 2008 / 5:00 amWestside property owners, patiently waiting for new sewer hook-ups, could end up paying close to $20,000 per household for the service, something that doesn't sit well with Mayor Rosalind Neis. The municipality applied for a grant worth about $15 million through the Building Canada Fund for 11 sewer projects scheduled for completion ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 29, 2008		More
I will never give up my cell phone...NEVER!!! Consumers not willing to cut back on web, cellphones Updated Thu. Oct. 23 2008 5:48 PM ET CTV.ca News Staff Canadian households are preparing to cut back on expenses in the face of economic recession but two items which were a luxury only a decade ago -- the Internet and cellphones -- are among the last items Canadians are willing to forgo. For full story see CTV.ca Here is the ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 29, 2008		More
Septic systems are not a thing of the past! Septic System There are still some areas within Kelowna and its surrounding areas where residential homes still rely on septic systems to deal with their waste materials. These areas originally were not serviced by a local municipality. The City of Kelowna has now initiated a long term goal changing most residences over to a public sewer system. Owners can choose to pay for the improvement ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 29, 2008		More
WD40 useages! Many surprised me and made me think of how much work I have to do around the house now! Interesting Tidbits about WD-40 a guy bought a new pickup, and got up very early one morning and saw that someone had spray painted red all around the sides of his beige truck. He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do, probably nothing until Monday morning since nothing was open. A neighbor came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off. It removed the unwanted paint beautifully ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 29, 2008		More
Westside Naming Committee rejected by Westside Council. The following story highlights the newly formed Westside District Municipality naming troubles. There seems to be a little more press about the actual selection of a name for the region then the inevitable tax hikes that are about to be sprung on the tax paying base there. The municipality still needs to finance and build facilities for police, fire, ambulance and let's not forget a city ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 29, 2008		More
Daily flights to Toronto benefit Big White Ski Resort Daily TO flights benefit Big White by Castanet Staff - Story: 42259Oct 5, 2008 / 4:00 pm"Starting next year, non-stop flights between Kelowna and Toronto will take off. Air Canada announced earlier this week that starting January 5, 2009 that it will be restarting its weekend flights between Kelowna and Toronto during the winter ski season. Michael J. Ballingall of Big White ski resort says this is ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 29, 2008		More
Some very unique and new uses for aluminum foil. Here are some very interesting uses for aluminum foil that I came across: Protect your doorknobs. Painting? Wrap foil around doorknobs to prevent splatter - it's much easier than tape! Keep out the cold. Cover air-conditioning vents with layers of foil to keep cold drafts from coming into your home. Use less energy. Place a sheet of foil between ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 29, 2008		More
Kelowna is BC's second greenest city!!! It is always nice to be recognized for your efforts, and The City of Kelowna has put itself on the "Green Map" so to speak. I must admit I was not aware of the number of things that the city has been doing in order to achieve this award. I did see a few of the solar powered cross walks operating in various areas of town. I applaud all those that have made the efforts to ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 29, 2008		More
Voter turnout drops to record low for recent election I came across this story and have to admit that I was very surprised by it! The numbers for voter turnout in British Columbia were approximately 61.0% of total registered voters. On the surface that statistic seems to represent a decent show of voters but compared to prior election years it is considered low. Well, at the end of the day these are just statistics and ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 17, 2008		More
2.7 million Canadians register on the Do Not Call list in the first week Canadians rushed, no I would say sprinted to their collective computers and telephones to register for the national "Do Not Call List." At one point on the first day the website crashed due to the massive simultaneous registrations taking place, see CBC article. In fact, the CRTC stated that there were 1,562 calls a minute to register for the list on the first day as well. ... Posted by Jason Neumann on October 9, 2008		More
Tolls gone from Coquihalla Highway in BC's Interior Some may say "Well it is about time!" while others are yelling "Finally!" at the top of their lungs. The Coquihalla Toll Highway (Highway 5) has long been a contested issue amongst those that use it regularly. The reality is with the toll now gone, businesses from Hope to Kelowna and all points in between will benefit. Arguably, the freight industry will have the most to ... Posted by Jason Neumann on September 27, 2008		More

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