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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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Century 21 Assurance Realty In Kelowna Offers A Free Client Moving VanFree??? Who doesn't like something that is free especially when it saves you out of pocket cash for moving expenses?! Well that's exactly what happens when you buy or sell with myself and Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. in Kelowna,BC All that is required is a valid driver's licence, signed van usage agreement and replace whatever fuel is used during the move. The cube van is ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on April 13, 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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Big News from BC Ministry of Finance regarding HST Rebates
The B.C. government is giving home buyers and builders a more solid foundation for the transition out of the harmonized sales tax, and says it will officially return to the provincial sales tax by April 1, 2013.
In the meantime, the government will raise the HST rebate threshold for new home buyers to $850,000, up from the current $525,000. That means more than 90 per cent of newly built homes ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 18, 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 Okanagan Foreclosure Property Sales For January 2012The Central Okanagan foreclosure inventory levels continue to show steady increases from month to month especially now in 2012. As a matter of fact, since January 1,2012, there has already been 76 new foreclosure listings to hit the market. Buyers ask me all the time if I foresee a large influx of future foreclosure homes coming to the Kelowna real estate market? ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on February 11, 2012
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What will you do with your 31,536,000 seconds of time?Ask yourself the question...Do you have enought time to do all the things that are important to you?
How will you manage your time during the coming year in 2012?" Over the course of the next week or so you are likely to be asked if you made any New Year's resolutions?! You may or may not make any resolution(s) but the very question will likely make you think ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on January 27, 2012
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November 2011 Residential Sales for Kelowna and Central OkanaganKelowna/West Kelowna and Central Okanagan Real Estate Stats - November 2011
Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 6.59%
Condo -- Sales = 52
Condo -- New Listings = 119
Condo -- Current Inventory = 851
Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 6.11%
Condo -- Days to Sell = 113
Average Price: $250,545
Average Median Price: $219,500
Townhouse -- Sales = 31
Townhouse ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on December 6, 2011
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October 2011 Sales for Kelowna and the Central OkanaganKelowna/West Kelowna and Central Okanagan Real Estate Stats - October 2011
Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 6.38%
Condo -- Sales = 50
Condo -- New Listings = 200
Condo -- Current Inventory = 889
Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 5.62%
Condo -- Days to Sell = 118
Average Price: $250,707
Average Median Price: $210,625
Townhouse -- Sales = 37
Townhouse ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 29, 2011
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Kelowna's 2nd Annual Gingerbread Event Is All About Spending Quality Family Time!Anytime there's a local event in Kelowna or the Okanagan Valley that involves a family atmosphere I get really excited as a Dad. I have three amazing children that are quite energetic (there's a major understatement) and they love to do creative types of activities. This year was no exception when we attended the 2nd Annual Gingerbread Event at the Parkinson Recreation Centre. ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on November 28, 2011
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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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Century 21 Assurance Realty is moving to a new downtown Kelowna locationCentury 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. is on the move...quite literally!
Location! Location! Location! You have heard it said many times before and where a brokerage decides to situate itself is no exception. Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. is moving to 251 Harvey Road which is literally across the bridge. I am very excited to see the renos completed and move into out new downtown location in ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on September 2, 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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The Century 21 Brand...Smarter...Bolder...Faster...Smarter...
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Posted by Jason Neumann
on August 28, 2011
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July 2011 Sales for Kelowna and the Central OkanaganKelowna/West Kelowna and Central Okanagan Real Estate Stats - July 2011
Ratio of Sales vs. Total Inventory = 7.40%
Condo -- Sales = 76
Condo -- New Listings = 177
Condo -- Current Inventory = 993
Condo -- Sell/Inv. Ratio = 7.65%
Condo -- Days to Sell = 101
Average Price: $229,469
Average Median Price: $216,950
Townhouse -- Sales = 54
Townhouse ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on August 28, 2011
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Things About Kelowna And Area You May Not Know...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 "Sunny ...
Posted by Jason Neumann
on August 26, 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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