Kelowna Real Estate Blog - Jane Hoffman

Celebrating Mother’s Day!

janehoffman — Fri, 11 May 2012 11:52:19 +0000

How are you celebrating your mom this weekend?

Perhaps a delicious brunch at one of our notable restaurants? or maybe a stroll along the Mission Creek Greenway would be in order. The weather is supposed to be nice and the sun should shine so try to get out and enjoy!

Jane Hoffman Group will be hosting an open house at 1536 Sonora Drive in Glenmore on Sunday from 3-5pm… Pop by and wander through. Listed at $749,000 offering private backyard, double garage plus single detached garage and beautiful classic style. The perfect family home.

Thinking of another one of our properties? We’re working this weekend and would be happy to tour you through any one of our listings… Just call or email! 250-860-7500 or jane@janehoffman.com

Community Spirit as Flood Waters Rise

janehoffman — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:03:26 +0000

Every once and a while we are reminded that we live in an amazing community – not just a city but rather a network of families and residents who are eager to lend a helping hand and who care about the wellbeing of others.

video: Community Spirit at Mill Creek April 2012

This youtube.com video shot on location showcases how some Kelowna residents came out to help a home owner who’s home has been threatened with rising floor waters along Mill Creek. Its great too see such amazing community spirit!

As I write this article, the threat of flooding has subsided in and around Kelowna but there are still certain areas that are being watched.

For up-to-date details, visit Central Okanagan Emergency Preparedness website for flood warnings, sandbag pick-up locations and general flood preparedness information.

Does HST Apply?

admin — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:05:32 +0000

If you are considering purchasing an acreage or farm in BC, I came across an interesting Blog Article posted by a fabulous Kelowna Lawyer – Peter Borszcz.

Depending on how the property was being used when it was sold, HST may or may not be applicable in the sale.

Click HERE to view Peter’s Blog Post
Click HERE to view Canada Revenue Agency’s HST/GST Info Sheet: Sales of Farmland by Individuals

Peter Borszcz is a Real Estate Lawyer and Business Lawyer practicing in Kelowna, BC and a shareholder in the law firm of PIHL Law Corporation.

Jane Hoffman Group has a number of acreages for sale… click HERE to view them all.

Community Events for April 13-14

janehoffman — Fri, 13 Apr 2012 12:13:35 +0000

Outdoor family event at Bylands Nursery over the weekend. While you flex your green thumb for the gardening season let the kids play in the bouncy castles. Penticton is having its annual Fest of Ale which always is a good time. Have a great weekend!

Penticton Fest of Ale many venues starts Friday the 13th ends Saturday 14th

Ran Berry perfroming Classics at the Vintage Poolside Lounge at the Capri Centre Friday the 13th

Jazz Festival at the Kelowna Community Theatre Friday thru Sunday

Many Hats Theatre in Penticton is presented Seperate Beds on Friday 13th and Saturday 14th

Rotary Centre of the Arts is presenting live music by the High Bar Gang on Saturday 14th

Family Event at Bylands Nursery in West Kelowna on Saturday 14th at 11:00 am

Johnny Reid live at Proserpa Friday 13th

Okanagan Gymnastics Family Drop in April 14th 6:00-8:00 365 Hartman Road

Spruce Up Your Street Appeal!

janehoffman — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:48:33 +0000

Now that winter seems to be behind us and spring is trying to arrive, it’s a good idea to take a fresh look at how your home and property looks to a potential buyer. Here’s a couple of suggestions to spruce up its appearance.

Get out the Broom! Sweep away any old leaves, dust and debris from around the home and along the driveway. Sand from the wintery roads may have accumulated in your garage or parking area, cobwebs may be visible in corners and leaves can pile up.
Freshen up the Entrance! Start with a decorative wreath or fresh flowers at the front door. Perhaps it’s time paint, replace the light fixture or buy new hardware.
Add Flowers! We are all aching to see green lawns, tree buds and colorful flowers. Pick up some spring blooms the next time you are at the grocery store and display them on your patio or front entrance.
Get rid of Christmas! We are still seeing signs of christmas decor around town and it’s APRIL! Time to take down the christmas lights, wreaths and wintery characters.

These helpful tips are easy to do and can make a great impact at your next showing…

Community Events March 30th to April 1st

janehoffman — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 11:38:39 +0000

Reminder to take out the Candles and board games on Saturday. Official earth hour takes place between 8:30-9:30 pm. Have a great weekend everyone! Once again a great place for Live music and Family events is in the Okanagan.

Minstrel Café & Bar 4638 Lakeshore proudly presents Late Thaw March 30^th 8:00pm

Talented musicians our of Lotus Land with incomparable Simon Kendall

9^th Annual Wearable Art Gala Saturday March 31^st 7:00-12:00am at the Laurel Packinghouse Ellis

Alter you five senses as over 50 artists challenge your sense of sight, sound, taste, smell and touch. This fun and funky adult event is not a fashion show in the traditional sense – it’s an artistic exploration of all types of body adornment. Join us at the Laurel Packinghouse for an intimate experience not seen since the early years of this event.

Small Shop Saturday in Downtown Kelowna March 31^st 2012 9:00am to 10:00pm

Participating businesses Downtown Kelowna will have a special deal within their store. Whether its a percentage off, 2 for 1 or a tasting sampling Downtown will be alive with activitiy…Join the merchants of Downtown for Small Shop Saturday

Okanagan Heritage Museum presents Radio Ga Ga Saturday March 31^st 12:00 to 4:00pm

Grand opening radio exhibit

Busy Women’s Express Shop Saturday March 31^st 8:00am to 12:00 4409 Lakeshore Road

27 exhibitors with great variety of known home based business & locally produced items for your shopping pleasure. Refreshments and door prizes

Making Monotypes Family Sundays Kelowna Art Gallery 1314 Water Street 1-4pm

Participants are going to paint a printmaking plate to pull an individual, one of a kind print from.

Spring Fling Fair Parkinson Rec Sunday April 1^st 10am to 4pm

All ages family event local artisans and local crafters

“The Shoparama” Spring Market Vernon Recreation Complex 3310 37 ave 10:00-7:00pm

The Shoparama Spring Market boosts a budding bunch of Entrepreneurs, Crafters, and Home Based Business. Baking toooo!! There will be entertainment, goodies for the kids, door prizes and a yummy concession. Admission is free, however you are invited to bring a non-perishable food item for the Food Bank. Help us make this a Special Food Bank fundraiser!

Easter Eggstravaganza March 31^st 9:30 am Mount Boucherie 2751 Cameron Road

Hope down and join an egg hunt, games, crafts and more $5.00

Earth Hour Saturday March 31 8:30pm 2923 30^th Ave Vernon

Bean Scene Coffee House presently local musician will be providing acoustic entertainment by candlelight.

Kelowna Rowing Club Season Opener 1449 Green Bay April 1^st 7:00 am

Season Opener drop in for an early morning row and find out about the Rowing club

In the Spot Light Creekside Theatre March 31 6:00pm Lake Country 10241 Bottomwood Lake Road

Support our dancers as they showcase their amazing talents.

Okanagan Gymnastics Family Drop in March 31^st 6:00-8:00 365 Hartman Road

Open gym experience for families

Live Music Kelowna for local Pubs and Clubs

Exclusive Lake View Building Sites

janehoffman — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 20:34:41 +0000

Great Owl Estates in the Upper Mission.

Generous-sized building lots in a natural, treed setting provides the perfect back drop to enjoy the views of the Okanagan Lake, city lights and evening sunsets. Each lot allows for the construction of level entry homes and a select few provide the opportunity for garden and pool areas that are accessed directly from main floor.

The location is ideal… just minutes from shopping and amenities yet offering a sense of sanctuary and privacy.

Special incentive pricing available on the sale of the first three lots so don’t delay your visit to Great Owl Estates.

For more details and pricing, visit janehoffman.com or call us today 250-860-7500

Okanagan Community Events March 23-25

janehoffman — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 08:22:20 +0000

Spring Break is coming to a close. Why not take in the family events offered throughout the Okanagan this weekend. Movies, crafts and play time at the Parkinson Recentre to name a few. Have a great weekend!

Jazz Café Kelowna presents Mimosa Black Box Theatre Friday March 23 8:00 pm

Gorgeous melodies, quirky lyrics, incredible groove and sky-high improvisations. The Vancouver quartet draws on Jazz, Brazilian Sambas, French 60ies pop and Cabaret music to concoct its own unique sound

Steppin Out at Vintners Poolside Grill Friday March 23 7:30pm Capri Hotel

Their music ranges from Motown, current pop and genres from blues, country, jazz, funk, R&B and classic rock tunes

Calum Hughes Collective Live at the Minstrel Friday March 23 8:00pm 4638 Lakeshore Road

If you enjoy the music Dave Matthews and David Grey you will enjoy this band

Ubuntu The Cape Town Project Friday and Saturday 7:30 pm Rotary Centre of the Arts

Multi cultural production, ghosts haunt a man and woman, continents apart, as they are drawn together to discover the secrets of their past

Voodoo’s Lounge Sea and Air Friday March 23 8:00pm Penticton

Guitar, drums, symbals, bells and songs

El Maiachi Los Dorados March 23 8:00pm Okanagan College Kalamalka campus theatre

This fiesta of Mexican Music and Culture features the Vancouver based band one of the few Canadian Maiachi groups.

Annual Food for Photos Saturday 10am Mission Creek Regional Park

Bring a non perishable food donation and get a photo session for $20. Professional photographers give you a 20 minute session.

Twisted Salsa Saturday at the Habitat 7:00pm 248 Lean Ave

Awesome night of Latin music and dance.

Free Family Night at Parkinson Recreation Centre Saturday 6:00 pm

Bouncing inflatables, gym activities and free swimming in the pool

Bottega Gala Benefit “ For the love of Music” Saturday 6:30 pm 4485 Sallows Rd

Kiwanis Music Festival invites you to a fundraiser Concert and Silent Auction.

The Adventures of TinTin Creekside Theatre Saturday March 24 1:30pm

Pay what you Can

Family Sunday at the Kelowna Art Gallery 1-4pm

Creative Collographs with textured material to make a unique printing plate

Live Music Kelowna

Community Events March 16th-18th

janehoffman — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:43:35 +0000

The Okanagan this weekend is busy with concerts, theatre and lots of Irish events! I have a feeling we will be seeing a lot leprechauns running around so keep your eyes open!

Meditation at Summerhill Pyramid Friday March 16^th and Saturday 17^th at 6:30

Spiritual Path? Experience a rare, unique session with Doug Bentley from Oneness University of India.

Ensemble Made in Canada Rotary Centre Friday March 16^th 7:30 pm

A piano quartet in Canada. Rare Italian instruments, and individually outstanding backgrounds as performers, they add unique and enthusiastic spirit that enlivens.

Shane Koyczan & the Short Story Long Dream Café Penticton Friday March 16^th

Performed for the 2010 Winter Olympics. Canada found the poet of our generation. Powerfully engaging.

Cod Gone Wild St.Paddys Day Concert Creekside Theatre Friday March 16^th at 7:30

Music straight from the shores of Newfoundland along with guests The Argyll Celtic Choir

Ron Hynes in Concert East Kelowna Community Hall Friday March 16^th 8:00pm

The Kelowna Folk Club is pleased to present “ The man of Many Songs”

Sherman Doucette at Vintners Poolside Grill Friday March 16^th 7:30 pm

A local blues legend, souful singer and one of Canada’s top harmonica players.

Perfect Wedding Black Box Theatre 1375 Water St March 16^th at 7:30 pm

Theatre Kelowna a rollicking comedy by Robin Howdon. Come laugh away your winter blues!

Empty Bowl Fundraiser at Vernon Community Centre 11:00am March 17^th Saturday

Support you Vernon Arts Centre! Pick a handmade bowl by a local artist fill it with Irish Stew and enjoy fantastic entertainment.

Joey Albert Filipino Musical Concert March 17^th 6:00pm at the Cleland Theatre Penticton

Multi award winning artist Ms Joey Albert

Lake Country Lions – Pasta & Blues Fundraising Saturday March 17, 6:30 pm

Family evening and be entertained by Robert Fine, Anna Jacqszyn and the Dreamland band

Back to the Highway Project Saturday March 17 at 7:00pm Creekside Theatre Lake Country

Irish Society St Patricks Day Celebration Saturday March 17, 6:30 pm at Michaelbrook Ranch

Irish Society welcomes you to join them in annual celebrations. Full buffet dinner, door prizes, live music and dancing entertainment

Shamrock Festival 2012 at 97 Street Pub Saturday March 17, 3:00pm

Prizes for best dressed Leprechauns. Live Irish Dancers and Live Music

The Malarkeys at the Rotary Centre for the Arts, Saturday March 17^th at 6:30 pm

Songs performed from their album “Bloody Brilliant”

Steven Page at the Rotary Centre of Arts Saturday March 17^th 7:30pm

Lead singer of the Bare Naked Ladies will be performing songs from his first solo album

Kelowna Live Music line up from all local pubs and clubs

Family Sundays at the Art Gallery 1315 Water Street 1-4pm

Open up the world of art for children to bring their imagination to life. Create works of art to take home.

Living in Space at the Vernon Science Centre 2704 Hwy 6 11:00 to 5:00pm

New exhibit on how astronauts work, entertain themselves and tackle basic tasks of eating and sleeping.

Who’s Buying? The Stats Are In!

admin — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:36:56 +0000

If you’re curious to know who bought real estate in and around Kelowna in 2011, the demographic breakdown of buyers, and which areas were most popular, then click on this link: Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board Buyer Survey Results 2011