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Summerland BC's Raymond MAASKE and Home Star Realty's Suggestions to plan a dinner party!

Raymond MAASKE — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:23:00 GMT

Suggestions to plan a dinner party!

Summerland BC's Raymond MAASKE and Home Star Realty's Suggestions to plan a dinner party!

Wow your guests with your service and etiquette by following these tips. Of course, wowing them with the food is entirely up to you!

Invitations - they can be written, delivered by phone or in person, or emailed (only for the informal get-togethers!). Guests are expected to RSVP.
Greet your guests as they come to the door. Have a place for their personal items. Introduce people. Accept host/ess gifts graciously.
Offer guests beverages and hors d'oeuvres.
During hors d'oeuvres, slip out to the kitchen quickly to get the first course on the table before the guests are asked to take their seats (unless that first course is hot, in which case you should wait until the guests are seated).
Call guests to the table and direct them to where you want them to sit, either with place cards or verbally.
Follow an etiquette book as far as setting the table. Many things have changed in recent years. Not all of the pieces that were once used are necessary now, and some utensils are placed in different locations. A guest should never have to move a utensil to get to his/her napkin.
After each course, remove the plate and utensils used.
After the entree, remove all plates, used utensils, salt and pepper, butter, dressing, and so on. The dessert fork and spoon are usually placed at the top of the plate. They would remain on the table until dessert is served.
Serve dessert and coffee cups. Place sugar and creamer on the table.
After dessert, you do not need to remove the dessert dishes, unless they will be seen from the living room or family room for the rest of the evening.
Hors d'oeuvres and cocktail glasses should have been cleared already.
Games and conversation are both acceptable during this time.
When guests leave, get their coat and belongings, walk them to the door, say a brief good-bye and return to the other guests.

Summerland BC's Raymond MAASKE and Home Star Realty's Suggestions to plan a dinner party!

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Raymond MAASKE

Owner/Agent

“Your #1 Source for Summerland & Penticton Real Estate”

www.okanaganstar.com

Mobile: 250-488-8764 Office: 250-494-3115

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Real Estate offices in Summerland BC include Home Star Realty, Royal LePage, Re/Max, Summerland Realty and Giant's Head Realty

Raymond MAASKE — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 02:38:00 GMT

Real Estate offices in Summerland BC include Home Star Realty, Royal LePage, Re/Ma x, Summerland Realty and Giant's Head Realty

If you are looking to buy or sell real estate in Summerland BC you should contact Raymond MAASKE, Your #1 Source for SUMMERLAND BC Real Estate & Homes For Sale

Real Estate offices in Summerland BC include Home Star Realty, Royal LePage, Re/Ma x, Summerland Realty and Giant's Head Realty

Backyard Composting in Summerland & Penticton BC

Raymond MAASKE — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:36:00 GMT

Backyard Composting in Summerland & Penticton BC

Real Estate in Summerland & Penticton BC is talked about almost much as the weather so for all your Real Estate needs in Summerland & Penticton BC contact me. For now, enjoy preparing and building your own backyard composting.

The Basics
The microbiological process that creates compost is the natural process through which plants and other organic wastes are broken down. Doing the work of creating compost are worms, insects, fungi, bacteria, and other microorganisms that help to process dead materials.

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Backyard Composting in Summerland & Penticton BC

Real Estate in Summerland & Penticton BC: Build A Backyard Pond! Ducks Not Included

Raymond MAASKE — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:46:00 GMT

Real Estate in Summerland & Penticton BC: Build A Backyard Pond! Ducks Not Included

Planning the backyard of your new home in Summerland or Penticton BC can be a very exciting adventure for the whole family. If you have ever thought that you would like to add a pond to your yard, but did not do it because you thought that it was too much work or too complicated, it is a lot easier than you thought!

Download this informative article to learn about how to build a magnificent backyard pond!

Real Estate in Summerland & Penticton BC: Build A Backyard Pond! Ducks Not Included

2 bedroom, 2 bathroom Luxury Condo for sale in Summerland BC

Raymond MAASKE — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Brand NEW

• 1,153 sq. ft., 2 bath, 2 bdrm single story - $269,962 CAD - 20% OFF Purchase Price

Main Town, Summerland - Priced at 20% LESS than what the owner paid, this incredible brand new 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms, 1153 sqft unit in Summerland's centrally located Victoria Place is available immediately. Enjoy a well laid out floor plan with bonus computer or craft area and large in-suite utility area featuring a space-saving stacked washer and and dryer. Enjoy luxury finishes such as energy efficient radiant in-floor heating, air conditioning, granite counters, and stainless steel appliances. The kitchen features a large island complete with breakfast bar, perfect for cooking and entertaining. Step out from either the living room or master bedroom onto the deck and enjoy our South Okanagan views. This unit comes with secured parking, elevator and secure front entry.

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Real Estate Market Update Summerland & Penticton BC March 12, 2010

Raymond MAASKE — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:43:00 GMT

Address	List Price	SqFt Fin	Ratio	Price Sold	SqFt Fin	Ratio	DOM	Status

13009 WRIGHT AVE	319,900	1,120	286	300,000	1,120	267.9	57	SOLD
13819 CARTWRIGHT AVE	459,000	2,011	228	435,000	2,011	216.3	40	SOLD
10713 WARD STREET	336,000	1,800	187	318,000	1,800	176.7	14	SOLD
	371,633	1,644	234	351,000	1,644	220.3	37

1018 WESTMINSTER AVE E	529,900	1,700	312	485,000	1,700	285.3	136	SOLD
255 MACDONALD PLACE	398,700	1,900	210	375,350	1,900	197.6	42	SOLD
311 BRANDON AVE	364,900	1,641	222	351,250	1,641	214.0	64	SOLD
1802 FAIRFORD DRIVE	389,900	1,664	234	382,500	1,664	229.9	13	SOLD
26 EAGLE PLACE	299,000	1,532	195	295,000	1,532	192.6	237	SOLD
613 MARTIN STREET	349,900	1,217	288	320,800	1,217	263.6	178	SOLD
459 MAURICE STREET	329,900	740	446	320,000	740	432.4	46	SOLD
416 TENNIS STREET	299,900	1,217	246	290,000	1,217	238.3	12	SOLD
176 BRACEWELL DRIVE	419,900	2,184	192	415,000	2,184	190.0	54	SOLD
	375,778	1,533	261	359,433	1,533	249	87

Tools for buying Real Estate and homes for Sale in Summerland & Penticton BC

Raymond MAASKE — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 22:25:00 GMT

Tools for buying Real Estate and homes for Sale in Summerland & Penticton BC

When buying real estate in Summerland and/or Penticton BC you need the right people working for you. Of course, you need me (Agent) but the lender, appraiser, lawyer/notary, home inspector etc are all important people in your search for the perfect home.

Check to see if your Buyer Toolkit is fully equipped!!

Tools for buying Real Estate and homes for Sale in Summerland & Penticton BC

Kind regards,

Raymond

Raymond MAASKE

Owner/Agent

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Real Estate in British Columbia Canada

Raymond MAASKE — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:31:00 GMT

Real Estate in British Columbia Canada

Capital: Victoria

Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Splendor without diminishment)

Flower: Pacific Dogwood

Population(1998): 4,014,329

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What needs to be done to get your property sold in Summerland & Penticton BC by Raymond MAASKE of Home Star Realty.

Raymond MAASKE — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:57:00 GMT

What needs to be done to get your property sold in Summerland & Penticton BC by Raymond MAASKE of Home Star Realty.

In order to assist in effecting the sale of your property we will go to all efforts to market the property and promote your interests. Our services include (but not limited to):

Listing the property on the Multiple Listing Service® of our Board
Cooperating with brokerages working with buyers
Advertising the property including http://www.realtor.ca/ and/or http://www.icx.ca/
Placing a For Sale sign on the property
Showing the property at times acceptable to the seller and, if any tenants, subject to tenant's rights
Responding to consumer and REALTOR® inquiries
Showing the property to prospective buyers
Disclosing in a timely manner to the seller all appropriate facts affecting the transaction known to us
Keeping the seller informed regarding the progress of the transaction
Reviewing Contracts of Purchase and Sale submitted for the seller's consideration
Assisting the seller in negotiating favourable terms and conditions with a buyer
Assisting in the completion and possession process
Enter on http://www.okanaganstar.com/, http://activerain.com/blogs/maaske , http://summerlandpentictonrealestate.com/
Create listing brochures
Create a yourproperty.com domain that points directly to your listing.
Access detailed statistics on web traffic to this listing and the prospects it generates.
Virtual Tours and access Virtual Tours 2Go
Make Video of listing for YouTube, ActiveRain, etc
Post on http://kelowna.kijiji.ca/c-SelectCategory
Post to Craigslist
Post to Google Maps
Post to: HotPads, Oodle, Vast, Home Hippo, Zoocasa, BackPage.com and many others.
Plus a whole lot more..............

What needs to be done to get your property sold in Summerland & Penticton BC by Raymond MAASKE of Home Star Realty.

Real Estate market activity for Summerland & Penticton BC for the week ending March 5th, 2010

Raymond MAASKE — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:57:00 GMT

Real Estate market activity for Summerland & Penticton BC for the week ending March 5th, 2010

Address	Unit	BR	List Price	SqFt Fin	Ratio	Price Sold	SqFt Fin	Bth	Ratio	DOM	Area
SOLD - SUMMERLAND
7618 OAK AVE		3	639,000	1,598	399.87	585,000	1,598	2	799	71	Summerland
14208 SPENCER AVE		2	389,000	1,595	243.88	381,500	1,595	2	797.5	49	Summerland
12008 VICTORIA ROAD S		3	319,900	2,183	146.54	311,000	2,183	2	10915	84	Summerland
			449,300	1,792	263	425,833	1,792	2	4,171	68

SOLD - PENTICTON
86 GRANBY PLACE		5	398,444	2,409	165.39	394,444	2,409	2	12045	32	Penticton
1454 LEIR STREET		4	379,500	1,820	208.51	365,000	1,820	1	18200	28	Penticton
125 CALGARY AVE		2	329,000	1,075	306.04	309,000	1,075	2	537.5	79	Penticton
640 WADE AVE W		2	269,962	801	337.03	265,000	801	1	801	57	Penticton
634 PAPINEAU STREET		2	329,000	1,153	285.34	322,500	1,153	2	576.5	150	Penticton
			341,181	1,452	260	331,189	1,452	2	6,432	69

LISTINGS - SUMMERLAND
5617 PINE AVE		3	574,500	1,920	299.21		1,920	2	960	4	Summerland
9819 LUMSDEN AVE		5	2,500,000	1,902	13144		1,902	1	19020	5	Summerland
5755 HESPELER ROAD		4	629,000	2,775	226.66		2,775	3	925	5	Summerland
6709 VICTORIA ROAD S	8	5	627,000	2,900	216.2		2,900	3	966.66	5	Summerland
9718 JULIA STREET		3	279,900	1,538	181.98		1,538	1	15380	3	Summerland
13401 HERMISTON DRIVE		6	628,900	3,285	191.44		3,285	3	10950	5	Summerland
7523 FUDGE STREET		3	965,000	3,169	304.51		3,169	4	792.25	3	Summerland
6516 LIPSETT CRES		4	399,000	1,877	212.57		1,877	3	625.66	3	Summerland
			825,413	2,421	1,847		2,421	3	6,202	4

LISTINGS - PENTICTON
374 GREENWOOD DRIVE		5	599,900	3,985	150.53		3,985	4	996.25	3	Penticton
2867 JUNIPER DRIVE		4	579,900	2,670	217.19		2,670	3	890	2	Penticton
152 WESTMINSTER PLACE		5	549,900	2,730	201.42		2,730	2	13650	5	Penticton
386 HAYNES STREET		3	399,900	1,326	301.58		1,326	1	13260	5	Penticton
309 FALCON DRIVE		2	389,900	1,531	254.67		1,531	2	765.5	5	Penticton
450 VAN HORNE STREET		3	269,000	1,565	171.88		1,565	2	782.5	3	Penticton
			464,750	2,301	216		2,301	2	5,057	4

Real Estate market activity for Summerland & Penticton BC for the week ending March 5th, 2010

640 Wade Ave in Penticton North is Sold!

Raymond MAASKE — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:47:00 GMT

Penticton North, Penticton - The single story at 640 Wade Ave has been sold.

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27006 Garnet Valley Road in Garnet Valley is Sold!

Raymond MAASKE — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 22:45:00 GMT

Garnet Valley, Summerland - The 2 story at 27006 Garnet Valley Road has been sold.

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Your #1 Source for Summerland & Penticton Real Estate Information

Raymond MAASKE — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 05:48:00 GMT

Dear Fellow Summerland Business Member,

I want YOU to be equipped with relevant Summerland BC Real Estate information that YOU can use personally as well as professionally. What happens in the local Summerland BC Real Estate market greatly affects how we as business owners perform and produce in an ever-changing economy.

DID YOU KNOW……………..

Summerland Sales are up 180% for the month of February 2010 compared to February 2009.
The average sale price is down 10% but Penticton has dropped 24%.
It takes 38% longer to sell this month this year over the same time last year.

My name is Raymond MAASKE, owner and agent of Home Star Realty right here in Summerland. You will find everything about our Real Estate market here. You can also keep up to date with unfolding market developments from my blog.

Kind regards,

Raymond

Summerland & Penticton Okanagan BC Real Estate and Homes For Sale - Market Update - February 26, 2010

Raymond MAASKE — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 20:49:00 GMT

Address	Bdrms	List Price	SqFt Fin	$/SQFT	Price Sold	$/SQFT	DOM	Lot Acres

SUMMERLAND SALE(S)
8611 PIERRE DRIVE	3	439,000	1,513	290	414,500	274	26	0.21

PENTICTON SALES
4675 SAGE MESA DRIVE	4	349,900	2,736	128	334,900	122	260	0.59
720 BARTLETT DRIVE	4	459,000	2,284	201	430,000	188	128	0.53
621/622 VANCOUVER AVE	3	599,000	2,100	285	570,000	271	33	0.44
516 ALEXANDER AVE	3	344,800	1,172	294	345,000	294	15	0.12
67 GREENWOOD DRIVE	5	299,900	1,880	160	260,000	138	30	0.18
2507 DARTMOUTH DRIVE	3	349,000	1,888	185	338,000	179	216	0.15
422 RIDGE ROAD	2	399,000	1,523	262	360,000	236	21
2690 CORNWALL DRIVE	4	379,900	2,162	176	365,000	169	29	0.16
2480 MCKENZIE STREET	3	339,900	2,020	168	345,000	171	14	0.17
609 WILTSE BOULEVARD	4	479,000	2,404	199	460,000	191	13	0.17
AVERAGES:		399,940	1,971	213	383,855	203	76


SUMMERLAND LISTINGS
12204 LAKESHORE DRIVE S	2	399,900	912	438			2	0.64
9114 HOOFBEAT ROAD	6	1,790,000	3,146	569			3	6.97
10507 RITCHIE STREET	3	498,900	1,644	303			2	0.23
10713 WARD STREET	4	336,000	1,800	187			4	0.24
AVERAGES:		756,200	1,876	374

PENTICTON LISTINGS
1142 DUNCAN AVE E	5	399,900	1,378	290			4	0.16
108-1634 CARMI AVE	2	349,900	1,260	278			2
144 WILLIAMSON PLACE	4	759,000	3,958	192			4	0.34
415 RIDGE ROAD	2	429,900	1,735	248			0
276 EDNA AVE	5	374,900	2,080	180			5	0.14
475 CARIBOU STREET	2	269,900	830	325			4	0.12
547 BENNETT AVE	3	469,500	1,600	293			4	0.11
729 TORONTO AVE	2	319,900	651	491			3	0.12
416 TENNIS STREET	2	299,900	1,217	246			2	0.11
AVERAGES		408,089	1,634	283

Avoid the Most Common Buyer Errors in Summerland & Penticton BC Real Estate Market

Raymond MAASKE — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 15:16:00 GMT

Avoid the Most Common Buyer Errors in Summerland & Penticton BC Real Estate Market

Shopping for a new home in Summerland & Penticton BC is an emotional experience. It’s also time consuming and comes with a myriad of details. Some buyers, however, caught up in the excitement of buying a new home in Summerland & Penticton BC tend to overlook some items. Their home purchase turns into an expensive process. These errors generally fall into three areas:

Paying too much

Losing a dream home to another buyer

Buying the wrong home

When you have a systematic plan before you shop for a home in Summerland & Penticton BC, you will be sure to avoid these costly errors. Here are some tips on making the most of your home purchase.

Avoid the Most Common Buyer Errors in Summerland & Penticton BC Real Estate Market