March 31, 2011 Summerland Penticton Real Estate Weekly Market Update - Raymond MAASKE
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Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
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Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
Vancouver Leads BC Housing Markets
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Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
March 24, 2011 Real Estate Market Update for Summerland and Penticton BC - Raymond MAASKE - Home Star Realty
March 24, 2011 Real Estate Market Update for Summerland and Penticton BC - Raymond MAASKE - Home Star Realty
Kind Regards,
Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
Want to save your CREDIT? Facing bankruptcy or foreclosure? Call Raymond at 250.488.8764 or Raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Kind Regards,
Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
Terry Iceton - Penticton Resident and Retired Police Officer pitches an Anti Photo Radar device, a simple gadget the beats Photo Radar Speeding tickets on Dragon's Den Wednesday March 23, 2011 on CBC at 8PM. Check it out!!
Terry is innovative and always looking for opportunities. He has a property Listed in Penticton BC with Home Star Realty - Raymond MAASKE
Kind Regards,
Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
Contact me if you are considering new countertops. I have a great contact who can come quote and measure what you are wanting done.
Kind Regards,
Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
MARCH 17, 2011 Real Estate Market Update - Summerland & Penticton, Okanagan, BC
Kind Regards,
Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
According to statistics released today by CREA, national resale housing activity in February 2011 ran close to the five-year average for the month, continuing a theme that has characterized the past four months. 
The national average price for homes sold in February 2011 rose 8.8 per cent year-over-year to $365,192. "The average price has been skewed higher nationally and in British Columbia recently by a record number of multi-million dollar sales in a couple of areas in Greater Vancouver," said Gregory Klump, CREA's Chief Economist.
"When you take Vancouver out of the equation, the year-over-year increase in the national average price drops to 3.4 per cent," added Klump. "While that's still stronger than in the past six months or so, national average price gains may recede after tighter mortgage regulations take effect in March."
Kind Regards,
Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
CHEF PLANIDEN'S CULINARY ADVENTURE
Chef Planiden’s Culinary Adventures is an Okanagan based mobile catering kitchen that caters meals at off-site locations. From a private birthday celebration in someone’s home, a classroom setting in a remote apple orchard, or sipping a glass of wine under the stars overlooking Okanagan Lake, Chef Planiden’s Culinary Adventures will leave you with an unforgettable event.
Unique Experiences ~ Unique Locations
Whether it is a corporate retreat, cooking lesson, outdoor barbeque or intimate wedding. You choose the guests, the date and the location and Chef Planiden will help you create the menu and deliver a culinary experience that exceeds your expectations!
From intimate dinners for two to large gatherings of friends and family. Chef Planiden will personalize a menu for you to make your event unforgetable. His attention to detail, passion for food and wine and use of local producers will provide an authentically Okanagan culinary experience.
Please contact Chef Planiden to discuss your event. Sample menus are available or we can work with you to design one that suit your needs.
Quotes are based on the type of event, style of menu and number of people.
Chef Planiden can also provide service and rentals for your event if you require assistance.
January 4, 2011
Re: Chef Planiden
To Whom It May Concern:
Poplar Grove winery has been associated with Chef Roger Planiden for well over 10 years, and during that time he has provided exceptional food and service to ourselves and our guests.
From the first winemaker dinner he organized for us at a Delta Hotel property in Cranbrook BC, to boat excursions for 30 of our overseas clients, to designing menu cards pairing our signature wines with his culinary creations, Chef has been a real asset in showcasing our business.
At one very memorable party for 200 guests, Chef organized his team and delivered a buffet including whole roast lamb, whole roast pig and whole BBQ salmon as the main event of the evening. The food and the delivery were spectacular.
On another outing, Chef Planiden prepared a hot lunch picnic for four on our boat. Just as the lamb was being plated, a rainbow trout was reeled in and Chef immediately incorporated the catch of the day into the menu, delivering surf and turf a-la-minuit!
To summarize, Poplar Grove Winery has enjoyed the contributions of Chef Planiden for many successful events, and with the building of our new winery in Penticton we are looking forward to enjoying his artistry for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Ian Sutherland
Founder and Executive Winemaker
Poplar Grove Winery
Kind Regards,
Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
Contact Chef Planiden By Phone: 250-494-3158 By Cell: 250-328-9050 or chef.planiden@gmail.com
Raymond MAASKE, owner of Home Star Realty located in Summerland BC is the first Okanagan Real Estate Firm and Realtor to offer text messaging as part of his marketing campaign to get a property SOLD.
Raymond MAASKE, owner of Home Star Realty has introduced a new way for prospective buyers to learn more about a specific real estate listing. Raymond MAASKE, owner of Home Star Realty will place a special text message address and message on real estate signs that would allow a buyer to get more information regarding a listing by using the text messaging capability of his or her cellphone.
For example, if you drive up to one of Raymond MAASKE, owner of Home Star Realty's sign's and text "house a7" to 32075 you will get more than you would by calling a Realtor®.
Kind Regards,
Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
For the complete news release, including detailed statistics, follow this link: www.bcrea.bc.ca/news_room/2011-02.pdf.
For immediate release
Vancouver Leads BC Housing Markets
Vancouver, BC – March 14, 2011. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) residential sales in the province climbed 5 per cent in February from January 2011, on a seasonally adjusted basis. Compared to February of 2010, MLS® residential unit sales increased 8 per cent to 6,410 units. The average MLS® residential price rose 18 per cent to $587,571 in February compared to the same month last year.
"The surge in consumer demand in Metro Vancouver continues to propel the provincial statistics higher,” said Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist. “Elevated sales activity in Vancouver’s pricier communities has pushed average home prices higher than market conditions would suggest.” Compared to February 2010, the average MLS® residential price in Vancouver has climbed more than 19 per cent, whereas the Benchmark or typical home price has increased a more modest 4 per cent.
Year-to-date, BC residential sales dollar volume increased 15 per cent $6.03 billion, compared to the same period last year. Residential unit sales remained relatively unchanged, albeit down by 0.3 per cent to 10,547 units. The average MLS® residential price climbed 15.6 per cent to $572,121 over the same period.
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For more information, please contact:
| Cameron Muir | Damian Stathonikos |
| Chief Economist | Director of Communications and Public Affairs |
| Direct: 604.742.2780 | Direct: 604.742.2793 |
| Mobile: 778.229.1884 | Mobile: 778.990.1320 |
| Email: cmuir@bcrea.bc.ca | Email: dstathonikos@bcrea.bc.ca |
Kind Regards,
Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
March 12, 2011 Summerland & Penticton Real Estate Market Review - Raymond MAASKE
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Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
Why Every Responsible Citizen Should Rob Their Bank
You're Invited to Learn How to Rob Your Bank - Legally!
Local author, Scott Peckford will be in Penticton sharing how anyone can negotiate with their bank and save thousands of dollars. Learn how to keep more of your hard earned money!
You will learn:
- How to reduce or avoid those nasty payout penalties
- How to negotiate with your bank and save thousands
- The 3 keys to being a successful bank robber
- The #1 reason borrowers fail to successfully negotiate with their bank
- How to pay off a 35 year mortgage in as little as 16 years with zero risk
- The ultimate investor mortgage
- Why you should never marry your bank -dating them is much cheaper
- The one product you should never buy from your bank
This event will have limited seating so please register early.
**************************COST IS FREE**************************
WHEN: Thursday March 10th
TWO 1 hour EVENTS to choose from! 12pm or 7pm
WHERE: Penticton Lakeside Resort
Call our office to register 250.762.7526 or 1.866.553.7526
Or email sarah@crushfinancial.com
Please have a look at our website for all the info at www.robyourbank.com/events
Kind Regards,
Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
March 4, 2011 - Market Update: Summerland, Penticton, Okanagan, BC - Real Estate - Raymond MAASKE
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Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
South Okanagan Real Estate Market Update for February 2011 - Raymond MAASKE - Home Star Realty - Summerland & Penticton
Kind Regards,
Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
OTTAWA – The Bank of Canada today announced that it is maintaining its target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. The Bank Rate is correspondingly 1 1/4 per cent and the deposit rate is 3/4 per cent.
The global economic recovery is proceeding broadly in line with the Bank’s projection in its January Monetary Policy Report (MPR), although risks remain elevated. U.S. activity is solidifying and remains supported by stimulative fiscal and monetary policies. Ongoing challenges associated with sovereign and bank balance sheets will limit the pace of the European recovery and are a significant source of uncertainty to the global outlook. Robust demand from emerging-market economies is driving the underlying strength in commodity prices, which could be further reinforced temporarily by supply shocks arising from recent geopolitical events.
The recovery in Canada is proceeding slightly faster than expected, and there is more evidence of the anticipated rebalancing of demand. While consumption growth remains strong, there are signs that household spending is moving more in line with the growth in household incomes. Business investment continues to expand rapidly as companies take advantage of stimulative financial conditions and respond to competitive imperatives. There is early evidence of a recovery in net exports, supported by stronger U.S. activity and global demand for commodities. However, the export sector continues to face considerable challenges from the cumulative effects of the persistent strength in the Canadian dollar and Canada’s poor relative productivity performance.
While global inflationary pressures are rising, inflation in Canada has been consistent with the Bank's expectations. Underlying pressures affecting prices remain subdued, reflecting the considerable slack in the economy.
Reflecting all of these factors, the Bank has decided to maintain the target for the overnight rate at 1 per cent. This leaves considerable monetary stimulus in place, consistent with achieving the 2 per cent inflation target in an environment of significant excess supply in Canada. Any further reduction in monetary policy stimulus would need to be carefully considered.
Information note:
The next scheduled date for announcing the overnight rate target is 12 April 2011. A full update of the Bank’s outlook for the economy and inflation, including risks to the projection, will be published in the MPR on 13 April 2011.
Kind Regards,
Raymond
Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B
Owner/Agent
5707 Impett Place,
Summerland, BC
V0H 1Z4 CanadaWebsite: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764
