12,000 EASTER EGG HUNT - West Kelowna (West Bank) Realtors Easter Egg Scramble Easter Sunday April 8th, 2012. In support of the Westside food bank at Johnson Bentley Sports Field

12,000 EASTER EGG HUNT - West Kelowna (West Bank) Realtors Easter Egg Scramble Easter Sunday April 8^th, 2012. In support of the Westside food bank at Johnson Bentley Sports Field

Put on by REMAX Kelowna Westside office and supported by area business' including Buckerfield's, Gorman Lumber, Compass Mortgage Group, Craftsman Collision, Porelli Law, Starbucks, Sunrype, Save on Foods, Dr Gary Powell, Buck or Two, Grant Thornton. These are the main sponsors some of them are actively involved and others are just donating money or products.

Sunday April 8th Easter Sunday  :  “This is a hard time of the year for the food bank as they receive good support around Christmas and in July with their Christmas in July campaign, but find their shelves running low come spring” said Darcy Elder Real Estate Agent from RE/MAX Kelowna Westside .  “The event is free just bring a food or monetary donation for the food bank” and enjoy the fun time for the whole family.

 The event starts at 12:00 pm and runs till 2:00 with the egg scramble starting at 1:00pm sharp! Don’t be late.  “There are 25 huge prize baskets that can be won by finding one of the golden eggs that contain a winning ticket” said Darcy Elder Real Estate Agent from RE/MAX Kelowna Westside

 12,000 eggs, hotdogs, juice, Starbucks coffee all by donation - there will be face painting, colouring, balloons and a petting zoo.

 

COME OUT AND BE A PART OF THE FUN!

 

 

 

 

 

Raymond MAASKE,BBA, CCC, ACRE, ATM-B
Summerland & Penticton, Okanagan, BC

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Phone:250.488.8764

        

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South Okanagan: Summerland Homes sell for more than twice that of Penticton Homes!

South Okanagan:  Summerland Homes sell for more than twice that of Penticton Homes!

 Summerland Penticton Okanagan Real Estate Agent and Home Star Realty Owner Raymond MAASKE , reported today that of the 9 Single Family Sales this week (March 29, 2012) in Penticton and Summerland  “Summerland has Penticton beat by over a two to one margin”.

 In Summerland & Penticton Okanagan BC 17 new listings hit the market this week at an average list price of $411,283 and $626,995 respectively.   “Although the list prices between Penticton and Summerland are huge it is interesting to note that the average cost per square foot (including land) is within one dollar ($258.05 and $259.19/Sqft)” says MAASKE

 

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On the SELL side, there were 9 sales: 4 in Summerland and 5 in Penticton. The average sale price of what sold in Summerland was $619,000 and Penticton it was less than half at $287,580.  A few scenarios can be run to explain this dichotomy says MAASKE “from wealthy individuals buying based on heightened media attention to the depressed Okanagan Real Estate prices to Penticton drawing buyers focusing on entry price properties.” 

 

 Summerland Penticton Okanagan Real Estate Agent and Home Star Realty Owner Raymond MAASKE , has noticed a larger increase in Bank Sales and produces an Okanagan Foreclosure list focusing on Bank Sales in Penticton & Summerland BC.

  

 

 

 

Raymond MAASKE,BBA, CCC, ACRE, ATM-B
Summerland & Penticton, Okanagan, BC

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Phone:250.488.8764

        

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233 BRANDON AVE - Penticton BC, $249,00 Bank Sale - Foreclosure - Raymond MAASKE

233 BRANDON AVE - Penticton BC, Bank Sale - Foreclosure - Raymond MAASKE

 

 

CONTINGENT: All offers are subject to Court Approval. 2-bedroom home well situated between the Malls offers great value 19% below its current tax assessed value of $297,000. The recently updated kitchen offers lots of cupboard space and the ease of functionality, with plenty of room to work. There is a separate laundry area just off the kitchen offering access through sliders to the rear yard and patio area perfect for barbecuing with friends and family while the kids run and play. The renovations have only just been begun, so this is a perfect opportunity for you to get in on the action and make this house your home or next investment. All measurements approximate.

 

233 BRANDON AVE - Penticton BC, Bank Sale - Foreclosure - Raymond MAASKE

 

 

Raymond MAASKE,BBA, CCC, ACRE, ATM-B
Summerland & Penticton, Okanagan, BC

Website: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail:raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone:250.488.8764

        

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Lee Mowry Century 21 Princeton Realty interviewed by Raymond MAASKE

 

Lee Mowry Century 21 Princeton Realty interviewed by Raymond MAASKE

 

 

Raymond MAASKE,BBA, CCC, ACRE, ATM-B
Summerland & Penticton, Okanagan, BC

Website: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail:raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone:250.488.8764

        

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Summerland & Penticton Okanagan BC Foreclosures and Bank Sale Weekly Review – March 25, 2012

Summerland Penticton Okanagan Real Estate Agent and Home Star Realty Owner Raymond MAASKE , BBA, CCC, ATM-B has highlighted 14 properties ranging from under $100,000 to almost $1,800,000.  We continue to see more foreclosures from a wide varieties prices and locations.

“In Penticton-Apex, you can now find a one bedroom, two bathroom Condo at the Apex Mountain Resort for $94,4000” says Summerland Penticton Okanagan Real Estate Agent and Home Star Realty Owner Raymond MAASKE.

“In Summerland, you will find a 3 bedroom, one bathroom 1,624 sqft home on Scott Street valued at $158/sqft of $258,000” Says MAASKE.

There are no shortages of properties to choose from in Penticton either.   For example, there is a house on Leir Street, four bedrooms, 2 bathrooms build in 1960 listed at $354,000.  This home has been on the market for 111 days and so either buyers think it is still too much money or there are no buyers for this house.

A struggling economy is to blame for more people losing their homes in the South Okanagan Towns of Penticton & Summerland, BC but in the Kelowna area, the lure of luxury condominiums has waned as buyers turn to year-round sunshine destinations South of the our border.

“I just received another foreclosure on Friday that I am processing which is getting harder to value as the process of bank sales thru foreclosures is time consuming and stressful as I often work directly with those losing their homes” says Summerland Penticton Okanagan Real Estate Agent and Home Star Realty Owner Raymond MAASKE , BBA, CCC, ATM-B

Buyers from Alberta and the Lower Mainland purchased luxury properties in Kelowna and in the South Okanagan Town of Penticton when the market was high in 2008. Now they are taking losses as prices have dropped, some by as much as 50%, which has sent foreclosures rates in the Okanagan through the roof.

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Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ACRE, ATM-B
Penticton & Penticton, Okanagan, BC

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E-mail: raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone: 250.488.8764 

2-bedroom home well situated between the Malls

2-bedroom home well situated between the Malls

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Good Real Estate Activity this week in the South Okanagan – Summerland & Penticton BC

 Summerland Penticton Okanagan Real Estate Agent and Home Star Realty Owner Raymond MAASKE, BBA, CCC, ATM-B reported that “Good Real Estate Activity this week in the South Okanagan”

Homes that have been on the market for longer than normal have ‘finally sold’ – says MAASKE, “which will allow for new activity in the weeks to come as we head into the Spring Market.”

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Penticton Okanagan BC Foreclosures and Bank Sale Listings Spike!

Penticton BC

 Home foreclosures in the South Okanagan Town of Penticton BC have climbed sharply in the past few months.

“In Penticton, you can now buy a 3 bedroom, one bathroom townhome for $105,000 which is just half of what the owners paid in 2008” says Summerland Penticton Okanagan Real Estate Agent and Home Star Realty Owner Raymond MAASKE , BBA, CCC, ATM-B.

 “I get calls probably very week from someone wanting me to find somebody to take over their mortgage,” MAASKE said.

A struggling economy is to blame for more people losing their homes in the South Okanagan Town of Penticton, BC but in the Kelowna area, the lure of luxury condominiums has waned as buyers turn to year-round sunshine destinations South of the our border.

 “When was the last time you saw a house on a duplex zoned lot on the market in Penticton listed for $172,000 yes BC Tax Assessed for $292,000? - That is the value of the land” says Summerland Penticton Okanagan Real Estate Agent and Home Star Realty Owner Raymond MAASKE , BBA, CCC, ATM-B

Buyers from Alberta and the Lower Mainland purchase luxury properties in Kelowna and in the South Okanagan Town of Penticton when the market was high in 2008. Now they are taking losses as prices have dropped, some by as much as 50%, which has sent foreclosures rates in the Okanagan through the roof.

There are currently 11 court ordered sales in Penticton BC, which is several times the amount three years ago.

 

 

 

Raymond MAASKE,BBA, CCC, ACRE, ATM-B
Summerland & Penticton, Okanagan, BC

Website: http://www.HomeStarRealty.ca
E-mail:raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone:250.488.8764

        

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Penticton's Tim Achtemichuk, Compliance Investigator, The Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) BC Housing - Interviewed by Raymond MAASKE

Who We Are

The Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) is a branch of BC Housing, a provincial Crown agency under the Ministry of Energy and Mines. Minister Rich Coleman is the Minister of Energy and Mines and Minister Responsible for Housing.

What We Do

The HPO is responsible for:

• licensing residential builders and building envelope renovators province-wide
• administering owner builder authorizations, and
• carrying out research and education which benefits the residential construction industry and consumers.

As part of government’s review of Crown corporations, the Province transferred the administration of the Reconstruction Program to the Ministry of Finance effective April 1, 2010. HPO stopped accepting new applications for this program in July 2009. See the Ministry of Housing and Social Development Information Bulletin

As of June 30, 2010 the PST Relief Grant for owners of homes with completed building envelope repairs was terminated in conjunction with the introduction of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST).

Who We Serve

The HPO serves buyers of new homes and people arranging for new homes to be built, homeowners (particularly owners of homes covered by home warranty insurance), developers, residential builders, building envelope renovators and ownerbuilders. In undertaking its activities the HPO also works closely with warranty providers, building officials, industry and related consumer associations, all levels of government, educational institutions, research organizations, architects, engineers, property managers, the legal community and the real estate community.

Funding

Revenues collected from residential builder license fees and owner builder authorization fees provide the funding for the Homeowner Protection Office's (HPO) programs.

Service Plans

View BC Housing’s Service Plan which outlines priorities for the next three years. The goals and objectives in the Service Plan are tied to performance targets, including performance targets for the Homeowner Protection Office as a branch of BC Housing. Click the link below to download the current Service Plan:

• BC Housing's Service Plan - 2010/11 - 2012/2013 (Published March 2010)

Acts & Regulations

The current Acts and regulations pertaining to the Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) can be viewed.

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Raymond MAASKE,BBA, CCC, ACRE, ATM-B
Summerland & Penticton, Okanagan, BC

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E-mail:raymond@HomeStarRealty.ca
Phone:250.488.8764

        

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