Space Saving Tip It's spring time and the flowers are blooming!  Are you having trouble making a beautiful garden with your small yard?  Turn a wood pallet into a verticle garden to liven up a small outdoor space.  Full-scale vertical gardens have a tendency to be expensive, but you can make a patio-sized version for nearly nothing if you use a plain, everyday wood pallet.  Find out how by  clicking here. Storage as a Place to Start your Business Some of the greatest companies of all time started in storage (garage). Many customers use storage lockers as a place to start a business. So a stay-at-home Mom with small side businesses or someone doing Ebay resales can use us. -  There is no long-term lease. You can expand quickly to a 2nd or larger locker or shrink back quickly. Try that ... 05/19/2011

I travel in Summerland by car, bicycle and foot and have noticed that our roads are getting worse and worse.  I love living in Summerland for all of its spectacular views and vista but have to ‘look down' more than I like (taking my eye off the views) to miss the next pothole or broken pavement.   Summerland BC Roads - Circa 1911 ?? 05/19/2011

Crescent Beach, Lakeshore Drive, Summerland Okanagan, BC - Raymond MAASKE 05/18/2011

Peach Orchard Water Park and Beach:  Summerland, Okanagan BC   Summerland BC Summerland BC also has a splash park at Peach Orchard Beach in lower Summerland. We like this park because it is adjacent to the beach, parking is easy and convenient, and there's a huge grassy area, swimming area and washrooms right there as well. To get there follow Okanagan Highway 97 to Summerland. Turn east onto Peach Orchard Road and follow all the way down to Lakeshore Drive, then drive south. You won't miss it. 05/16/2011

Dog Beach, Peach Orchard Beach Park, Summerland BC Raymond MAASKE     05/14/2011

Rotary Park Pier Summerland BC     05/13/2011

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Martin Cleaners and Coin Laundry 13407 ROSEDALE  Ave.  Summerland BC  250-494-8035 - Leo  Caumartin   Unbelievable opportunity to be the only competition in Summerland! Be your own boss and buy yourself a career with good revenue - well established drycleaner with large customer base, and plenty of room for growth, plus an easily run Laundromat in a great location in downtown Summerland. Owner will stay on to train purchaser to ensure a smooth transition - land, building, business and equipment - share sale Martin Cleaners and Coin Laundry 13407 ROSEDALE  Ave.  Summerland BC  250-494-8035 - Leo  Caumartin 05/12/2011

Vinny's Overhead Doors, residential sales, service and installations - Summerland BC   Vinny's Overhead Doors offers 20 plus years of experience with exceptional skills and craftsmanship at both applications in door installations and openers. Family owned and operated, we believe in communication and meeting our client's needs by offering a wide variety of services and door product options. Architects, designers and residential home buyers use us because we are committed to garage door excellence and provide you with quality workmanship, using only Steel-Craft Door Products and LiftMaster Openers to ensure all needs are met to perfection. We provide professional free quotes at competitive rates and ensure that your project will be completed on time with the highest attention to your nee... 05/10/2011

May 5th, 2011 Real Estate Market Update of Solds for Summerland Penticton Okanagan BC    You need a local expert working for you!   SELLING - If you own real estate (have a home or property) that you're thinking of selling, I would be happy to provide you with a FREE Home Evaluation.  BUYING - In today's competitive real estate market, timing is everything. Many good homes are sold before they are ever advertised. Beat other home buyers to the hottest new homes for sale with my Summerland & Penticton  NEW Listings Notification.  REALTOR - Whether you are buying or selling a home, hire someone like Raymond MAASKE, who wants to earn your business. I invite you to contact me as I'd be happy to assist you with this important transaction. INFORMATION:  In addition, if you have any general qu... 05/06/2011

Summerland BC - Gordon Beggs locally known as ROTARY BEACH is known for sand, shady trees, docks and the historic Kiwanis Pier.   Summerland BC - Gordon Beggs locally known as ROTARY BEACH is known for sand, shady trees, docks and the historic Kiwanis Pier. 05/05/2011

Ryland Morris of Telus Mobility 2000 Main St. Penticton BC  Pacific CoastCom Business Solutions 250.488.6668 Mobile communication services - Cell phones - Smart phones  .................     Pacific CoastCom is one of the most experienced wireless dealers in B.C. For over 25 years we have been providing wireless solutions to businesses in BC and Western Canada. Our business solutions team has a commitment to fostering long term relationships by providing knowledgeable, competent solutions in an environment of integrity. The team is a positive group that has the autonomy and expertise that allows them to consistently exceed client expectations. We pride ourselves on our broad technical expertise, our real- world business know how, and our spirit of true partnership with our clients. We u... 05/02/2011

April 28, 2011 Penticton, Summerland Okanagan BC Weekly Update - Raymond MAASKE   April 28, 2011 Penticton, Summerland Okanagan BC Weekly Update - Raymond MAASKE   04/28/2011

April 21, 2011 -Real Estate Market Update - Summerland & Penitcton BC Raymond MAASKE     Uploaded by raymondmaaske on Apr 21, 2011 http://www.homestarrealty.ca/ or email: Raymond@HomeStarRealty.caSummerland, Penticton, Okanagan, BC - Real Estate and Homes for Sale - Home Star Realty - Raymond MAASKE is the new generation of real estate company in the Okanagan Valley. We combine the best real estate technologies with the top professional services of Okanagan realtors. Specializing in marketing local properties we are able to give Okanagan listings maximum exposure here in the Okanagan, throughout British Columbia and across Canada.We pride ourselves on being PROPERTY MARKETING SPECIALISTS - we use the newest & best technology to ensure your property is seen by the largest number of poten... 04/21/2011

APRIL 14, 2011 Summerland Penticton Real Estate Market Update - Raymond MAASKE     Summerland, Penticton, Okanagan, BC - Real Estate and Homes for Sale - Home Star Realty - Raymond MAASKE  is the new generation of real estate company in the Okanagan Valley.   We combine the best real estate technologies with the top professional services of Okanagan realtors.  Specializing in marketing local properties we are able to give Okanagan listings maximum exposure here in the Okanagan, throughout British Columbia and across Canada. We pride ourselves on being PROPERTY MARKETING SPECIALISTS - we use the newest & best technology to ensure your property is seen by the largest number of potential buyers. We also continue to update our website daily with updated Okanagan market reports and new listi... 04/14/2011

Follow me to and down Giant's Head Mountain in Summerland BC South Okanagan   Trail to peak of Giant's Head Mountain in Summerland, BC. Trail is steep in places but no climbing is required. Length is 1.6 KM from trailhead to summit and elevation gain is approx 350 m (1050 ft). Time from base to top is approx 25-40 minutes and 20-30 minutes coming down, depending on ability of hikers. Not recommended for dogs (you are in direct sunlight all the way and no watering holes). In short, a good quick hike to get your heart rate up and with a beautiful view of the Okanagan at the top.Directions:Trailhead is about 100m up Milne Rd at Giant's Head Rd. THE RIDE DOWN!! 04/05/2011

Prairie Valley Road and Rosedale Avenue Progress Report   SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE   During the weeks of April 4th to April 15th   Rosedale Avenue   Rosedale Avenue is near completion with only some minor irrigation touch-ups on road and landscaping to take place over the next couple of weeks. This includes ground finish at the back of the sidewalks to bring the private property back to their original state. Clean up of streets and sidewalks will also take place by the middle of the month.     Prairie Valley Road   The contractor is currently completing installation of irrigation and placing top soil into the medians and boulevard planting areas on Prairie Valley Road and in the roundabouts. Landscaping in these areas should be done next week followed by construction of the remain... 04/05/2011

March 31, 2011 Summerland Penticton Real Estate Weekly Market Update - Raymond MAASKE   March 31, 2011 Summerland Penticton Real Estate Weekly Market Update - Raymond MAASKE 03/31/2011

One in Five Canadians Interested in Buying U.S. Property: BMO Survey As many Canadians return from south of the border after the March Break, a new survey from BMO Bank of Montreal shows they may have been doing more than visiting theme parks and beaches. The survey conducted by Leger Marketing reveals that one in five Canadians would now consider purchasing property in the United States. In the study, Canadians indicated that both lower prices and the strong Canadian dollar have added to their interest in purchasing property in the U.S. and growing their assets. Overall housing prices in the United States have fallen by 30 per cent over the past four years. However, prices in regions that are traditionally destinations for Canadian snowbirds have dropped even more. For example prices i... 03/28/2011

  Vancouver Leads BC Housing Markets 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... 03/28/2011