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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! ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 18, 2012
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Kelowna and Okanagan Foreclosure Property Sales For February 2012
The Central Okanagan foreclosure inventory levels are showing sharp increases from month to month in 2012. As a matter of fact, since January 1,2012, there has already been 135 new foreclosure listings to hit the market this year! Buyers ask me all the time if I foresee a large influx of future foreclosure homes coming to the Kelowna real estate market? Having ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 14, 2012
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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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January 2012 Buyers Survey Results For Kelowna And Central Okanagan Real EstateBelow is a recently released Buyers Agents survey by OMREB (Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board). A total of 119 real estate agents participated in this survey – representing 58% of the 207 OMREB sales representatives who acted as Buyers Agents and 40% of the 297 deals closed on behalf of Buyers in January.
JANUARY SURVEY SUMMARY
Property Type:
23.6% by First Time Buyers ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 2, 2012
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January 2012 Kelowna and Okanagan Real Estate StatsKelowna 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 -- ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 12, 2012
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Kelowna and Central Okanagan Foreclosure Sales October/November 2011The Central Okanagan foreclosure inventory levels continue to show steady increases from month to month as 2011 comes to a close. Buyers ask me all the time if I foresee a huge influx of court ordered sales to the Kelowna real estate market? In my opinion, having watched how the local banks and lenders handle the foreclosure process the answer would have to be...no I don't. Reason being ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 28, 2011
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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
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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
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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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Buy a $1 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie and help support the Kelowna Community Food Bank
This week from September 19th to 25th, Tim Hortons across North America are raising monies for local charities, community programs and hospitals. This is a major fundraising effort and it truly is making a difference to many organizations and most importantly to individuals in need.
Monies raised locally help support the Kelowna Community Food Bank. The incredible staff ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 19, 2011
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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
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Okanagan Municipal and Regional District Contact InformationLooking 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
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Kelowna Foreclosure Property Sales August 2011The Central Okanagan foreclosure inventory levels continue to show signs of steady increases from month to month in 2011. Buyers ask me all the time if I foresee a huge influx of court ordered sales to the Kelowna real estate market? In my opinion, having watched how the local banks and lenders handle the foreclosure process the answer would have to be...no I don't. Reason being is banks ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on August 29, 2011
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Posted by Jason Neumann
on August 28, 2011
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Is now a good time to buy Kelowna and Okanagan foreclosure homes?The Central Okanagan foreclosure inventory is now starting to show signs of steady increases from month to month in 2011. The overall active foreclosure listings pale in comparison to the total inventory in the Central Okanagan which continues to be a good sign. Buyers ask me all the time if I foresee a huge influx of court ordered sales to the Kelowna real estate market? In my opinion, having watched ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on July 18, 2011
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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% ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on June 17, 2011
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Okanagan and Shuswap Buyer Survey Results - April 2011A recent survey of buyer's agents in the Central Okanagan, North Okanagan and Shuswap regions revealed the following:
APRIL SURVEY SUMMARY*
Property Type:
27.7% of purchases were by Move Up Buyers
14.9% Moving from Single Family to Home Strata unit
10.6% by First Time Buyers
6.4% buying Revenue/Investment Property
6.4% Recreation Property Buyers
6.4% moving into Retirement Home/Seniors ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on May 21, 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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Central Okanagan Buyer Survey Results - March 2011A 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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 21, 2011
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Okanagan Buyer Survey Results - February 2011OMREB 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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 20, 2011
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Sarah McLachlan Show Rescheduled For April 30,2011.Sarah McLachlan's concert at Prospera Place in Kelowna,BC was originally scheduled for Wednesday March 2nd and has now been rescheduled for Saturday, April 30th. As a huge fan of her work I was disappointed at the news that her crew and equipment could not make it to the Interior due to high winds on Vancouver Island which caused ferry delays. The quick rescheduling of her show is ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on March 3, 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!
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Jason Neumann
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 3, 2010
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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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 12, 2010
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Okanagan Fall Wine Festival Complete List of Award WinnersRecently, 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 ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on October 10, 2010
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