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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		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
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
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
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
Canada's housing bubble could soon burst according to Merrill Lynch Canada Economist! Truth or Sensationalism??? Well, here it is once again a headline just begging for some attention, or at least a guy trying to get fis five minutes of fame! It would seem that if the media isn't reporting a complete real estate meltdown, then economists are chucking more fuel onto the fire they are creating amongst those that own real estate. Canwest News Service published an article which quotes Merrill ... Posted by Jason Neumann on September 27, 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
Sell your Kelowna area home now or wait until Spring? Is there any real benefit to waiting to sell your Kelowna area home in the Springtime? You or someone you know may be asking: "Is the Winter a good time to sell my home?" Although there is a common perception that the Spring is the best time to sell, there are some lesser known factors that cause this to not always be the case. 1. Although Spring is the time of year when more homes come on ... Posted by Jason Neumann on September 26, 2008		More
The Zero Money down 40 year Amortization Mortgages run out effective October 15,2008. In an effort to protect and strengthen the Canadian housing market, the Governement of Canada has put a deadline on 40 year amortized mortgages. As of October 15,2008 it will a little more difficult for first time buyers to qualify for larger mortgages. It would be a massive understatement to suggest that this measure is being taken to avoid a similar crisis as the US real estate market ... Posted by Jason Neumann on September 26, 2008		More
The snow has begun to fall at Big White Ski Resort!!! Yes, it's true! I just got off the phone with a friend that lives at the resort. It wouldappear that a very early snow fall has begun. Perhaps, we could all be hitting the ski slopes by Halloween. Big White Ski Resort has not updated their site yet for the snowfall, I would imagine it will take more than a few centimetres before they report it! With ... Posted by Jason Neumann on September 26, 2008		More
Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. continues to make its name known in the Kelowna Real Estate Market! Not sure if listing your home with one agency versus another matters? Well here are some staggering figures that just may prove otherwise: Central Okanagan unit sales are down 30.3% over last year to date. Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. unit sales are up 16.6% over last year year to date. So there you have it, Century 21 in Kelowna is making a difference to Sellers ... Posted by Jason Neumann on September 26, 2008		More
Many thanks for making JasonNeumann.com a Top 100 website for traffic! Over this past weekend in Ottawa "JasonNeumann.com" was recognized as the 39th ranked website out of 7500+ members in the entire Century 21 Canada system! This is an amazing accomplishment considering Kelowna is a relatively small market in comparison to many other Canadian markets. I would not have been able to achieve this without the belief of my clientele in ... Posted by Jason Neumann on September 26, 2008		More
The Grand Okanagan will have a new name starting this August! If you have visited Kelowna and stayed downtown then chances are you have walked by or been to The Grand Okanagan. For years this hotel has been the center-piece of the downtown core and features some of the best of everything that Kelowna has to offer. Whether it is the cultural district, fine dining, water sports, wine tasting, casino gaming or taking in a Rockets hockey ... Posted by Jason Neumann on September 26, 2008		More
Joe Rich is this week's feature neighbourhood! Joe Rich Valley is a hidden gem amongst the many communities surrounding the Kelowna area. There are vast acreages and farms abundantly found along the Highway 33 corridor leading almost to the Big White Ski Resort turnoff road. Joe Rich's landscape varies from the valley creek beds up to mountainous regions with astounding views of Kelowna and abroad. Mission Creek ... Posted by Jason Neumann on September 26, 2008		More
Kelowna's Black Mountain is this week's feature neighbourhood! Black Mountain is a rural neighbourhood located south east of Kelowna. The first homes were built predominately on larger ¼ acre lots in the 1970's. The newer built homes feature incredible panoramic views that stretch from Okanagan Lake to Kelowna International Airport. Kirschner Mountain is located adjacent to Black Mountain with newly developed subdivisions that are mainly ... Posted by Jason Neumann on September 26, 2008		More
The new Realtor.ca is now up and running! The old MLS.ca website has a fresh new look in Realtor.ca Be sure and try this new site as it is a very user friendly one to navigate! Thanks to CREA and all the contributing Real Estate Boards across Canada for making this system even better. Jason Posted by Jason Neumann on September 26, 2008		More

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