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325 - 650    Lexington Dr        $545,000
 
372    Killarney Way        $400,000
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325 - 650    Lexington Dr        $545,000
 
372    Killarney Way        $400,000
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                  November 18, 2008

 



 

Kelowna, B.C. – First ever Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding, Ross Rebagliati, is expecting his first child with his wife, Alexandra. Their baby is due May 12th, 2009.

 



 

The couple were married in March of 2004 after only dating for one month. This will be the first child for both of them. Alexandra is currently three and a half months pregnant. While the doctor thinks the baby is a boy they can’t be sure until Alexandra is 20 weeks along.

 



 

Ross said “we did the first ultrasound on Friday. The doctor told us the baby is healthy which is what we were hoping for. The baby was moving around non-stop during the ultrasound. We could see the baby’s nose and little toes. It is an amazing thing to see. I can’t wait to be a father.”

 



 

When asked if he is going encourage his son to snowboard Ross replied, “I’m not going to push my kid into anything but if he wants to hits the slopes I’ll definitely be the first one to take him. It will be great to have our baby present for the 2010 Winter Olympics in my hometown of Vancouver/Whistler. The Olympics are going to be an amazing experience for everyone in Canada. When I started snowboarding you weren’t allowed to snowboard in Canada. To see it go from that to having snowboarding in the Olympics here in less than two decades is unbelievable. Having our child there with us to see it is going to make it that much more special for us.”

 



 

Rebagliati will not be competing in the 2010 Olympics but is hoping to be involved as a commentator for the snowboarding events. 

 



 

Ross Rebagliati shot to fame in 1998 when he won the first Olympic gold medal in snowboarding only to have it stripped away two days later after testing positive to marijuana. Ross appealed the decision stating that the marijuana in his system was due to breathing in second hand smoke. Ross won his appeal and his medal back.

 



 

Rebagliati is currently the Director of Snowboard and Ski Operations for Kelowna Mountain and the founder/coach of RASTA (Rebagliati Alpine Snowboard Training Academy) camps which are presently held in Canada and Italy. Alexandra is a top realtor in the Okanagan (www.theOREC.com). Ross and Alexandra split their time between Kelowna and Whistler with their two dogs Emma, a Presa Canario, and Logan, an English Bulldog.

 



 

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Media Contact:

 

Media@RossRebagliati.com

 

www.RossRebagliati.com

 



 

Photo credit of Ross and Alexandra:

 

Kim Elsasser

 

www.kimsphotography.com

 


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                  November 18, 2008

 



 

Kelowna, B.C. – First ever Olympic gold medalist in snowboarding, Ross Rebagliati, is expecting his first child with his wife, Alexandra. Their baby is due May 12th, 2009.

 



 

The couple were married in March of 2004 after only dating for one month. This will be the first child for both of them. Alexandra is currently three and a half months pregnant. While the doctor thinks the baby is a boy they can’t be sure until Alexandra is 20 weeks along.

 



 

Ross said “we did the first ultrasound on Friday. The doctor told us the baby is healthy which is what we were hoping for. The baby was moving around non-stop during the ultrasound. We could see the baby’s nose and little toes. It is an amazing thing to see. I can’t wait to be a father.”

 



 

When asked if he is going encourage his son to snowboard Ross replied, “I’m not going to push my kid into anything but if he wants to hits the slopes I’ll definitely be the first one to take him. It will be great to have our baby present for the 2010 Winter Olympics in my hometown of Vancouver/Whistler. The Olympics are going to be an amazing experience for everyone in Canada. When I started snowboarding you weren’t allowed to snowboard in Canada. To see it go from that to having snowboarding in the Olympics here in less than two decades is unbelievable. Having our child there with us to see it is going to make it that much more special for us.”

 



 

Rebagliati will not be competing in the 2010 Olympics but is hoping to be involved as a commentator for the snowboarding events. 

 



 

Ross Rebagliati shot to fame in 1998 when he won the first Olympic gold medal in snowboarding only to have it stripped away two days later after testing positive to marijuana. Ross appealed the decision stating that the marijuana in his system was due to breathing in second hand smoke. Ross won his appeal and his medal back.

 



 

Rebagliati is currently the Director of Snowboard and Ski Operations for Kelowna Mountain and the founder/coach of RASTA (Rebagliati Alpine Snowboard Training Academy) camps which are presently held in Canada and Italy. Alexandra is a top realtor in the Okanagan (www.theOREC.com). Ross and Alexandra split their time between Kelowna and Whistler with their two dogs Emma, a Presa Canario, and Logan, an English Bulldog.

 



 

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Media Contact:

 

Media@RossRebagliati.com

 

www.RossRebagliati.com

 



 

Photo credit of Ross and Alexandra:

 

Kim Elsasser

 

www.kimsphotography.com

 


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13296    Lake Hill Dr        $499,900
 
13276    Lake Hill Dr        $519,900
 
455     Glenwood Ave        $529,000
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13296    Lake Hill Dr        $499,900
 
13276    Lake Hill Dr        $519,900
 
455     Glenwood Ave        $529,000
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2031    Hidden Ridge Place          $297,000
 
2020    Stirling Place           $448,500
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2031    Hidden Ridge Place          $297,000
 
2020    Stirling Place           $448,500
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In light of current market conditions, Sheerwater has reduced the price on Homesite 18 from $989,000 to $749,000. This property is "priced to sell" and is a reflection of our desire to provide more than fair market value.
 
For those of you who are interested, this water view homesite is 2.22 acres, features 180º views of Okanagan Lake, and includes access to a boat slip.


 


For more information contact:


Alexandra Rebagliati


Cell: 250.870.2792


Alexandra@theOREC.com


www.theOREC.com


 

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In light of current market conditions, Sheerwater has reduced the price on Homesite 18 from $989,000 to $749,000. This property is "priced to sell" and is a reflection of our desire to provide more than fair market value.
 
For those of you who are interested, this water view homesite is 2.22 acres, features 180º views of Okanagan Lake, and includes access to a boat slip.


 


For more information contact:


Alexandra Rebagliati


Cell: 250.870.2792


Alexandra@theOREC.com


www.theOREC.com


 

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2027    Derrickson Pl.        $399,000
 
3666    Benvoulin Rd       $525,000
 
4210    Ponderosa Dr.        $518,000
 
13127    Cliffstone Crt.        $1,245,000
 
13117    Cliffstone Crt.        $1,295,000
 
13093    Cliffstone Crt.        $1,395,000
 
201 - 547    Yates Rd        $340,000
 
2200    Saucier Rd        $1,079,000
 
520    Caramillo Crt.        $1,099,000
 
634    Peridot Place        $999,000
 
824    Westpoint Dr.        $799,000
 
3502     Spiers Rd       $1,650,000
 
278    Mathison Pl        $549,850
 
7 - 1291    Bernard Ave        $295,000
 
13083    Cliff Stone Crt       $1,194,000
 

 

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2027    Derrickson Pl.        $399,000
 
3666    Benvoulin Rd       $525,000
 
4210    Ponderosa Dr.        $518,000
 
13127    Cliffstone Crt.        $1,245,000
 
13117    Cliffstone Crt.        $1,295,000
 
13093    Cliffstone Crt.        $1,395,000
 
201 - 547    Yates Rd        $340,000
 
2200    Saucier Rd        $1,079,000
 
520    Caramillo Crt.        $1,099,000
 
634    Peridot Place        $999,000
 
824    Westpoint Dr.        $799,000
 
3502     Spiers Rd       $1,650,000
 
278    Mathison Pl        $549,850
 
7 - 1291    Bernard Ave        $295,000
 
13083    Cliff Stone Crt       $1,194,000
 

 

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621    Bechard Rd        $525,000
 
120 - 1156    Sunset Dr.        $995,000
 
4618     Ponderosa Dr.      Bachmann's
 
42 - 2365    Stillingfleet Rd        David J.
 
6026/5976     Hwy 97 S/Princess St        $5,500,000
 
1 - 860    Lanfranco Rd        $426,900
 
12941    East Ridge Court        $899,000
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621    Bechard Rd        $525,000
 
120 - 1156    Sunset Dr.        $995,000
 
4618     Ponderosa Dr.      Bachmann's
 
42 - 2365    Stillingfleet Rd        David J.
 
6026/5976     Hwy 97 S/Princess St        $5,500,000
 
1 - 860    Lanfranco Rd        $426,900
 
12941    East Ridge Court        $899,000
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   Times are changing in our Mortgage Markets, but instead of dwelling on "then", home owners need to focus on and deal with "now".
 
   In the past we saw discount off prime rate on new variable rate mortgages, but it will most likely take some time before we ever see a discount on a variable rate again. Also, given today's bond yields we would expect to see 5 year fixed rates around 4.00% instead of the approximate 5.50% we are currently looking at. Our rates may currently be taking some unusual turns, but moving forward rates are expected to stay somewhat stable through the last quarter. Analysts then agree that rates will most likely drop during the first part of 2009.
 
   Why are rates expected to drop? According to TD economist Pascal Gauthier, it is because the U.S. economy may "record its worst performance in decades, retreating by around 3% in Q4, with the Canadian economy mirroring this performance with a 2.5-3.0% decline". Also, according to the consumer price index, Canada's inflation is no longer a present threat to our economy. It has been tamed.
 
   So where do we go from here? For those who have existing variable rates - hold them. Prime has been and will continue to fall which will save you money! Looking to get into a new mortgage? Lenders are still offering great rates on fixed 5 year terms, but if you are not comfortable with a longer term and if you believe rates will come down as expected, there is always the option of short term financing at a 6 month or 1 year term after which you can re-new at current market rates. 


Mortgage Terms:
 
Fixed Rate Mortgage: A mortgage in which the rate of interest has been fixed for a specific period of time. This specific period of time is generally known as the term.
 
 
Variable Rate Mortgage: A mortgage with fixed payments, but fluctuates with interest rates. The changing interest rate determines how much of the payment goes towards the principal.


 


For more information email info@theOREC.com

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   Times are changing in our Mortgage Markets, but instead of dwelling on "then", home owners need to focus on and deal with "now".
 
   In the past we saw discount off prime rate on new variable rate mortgages, but it will most likely take some time before we ever see a discount on a variable rate again. Also, given today's bond yields we would expect to see 5 year fixed rates around 4.00% instead of the approximate 5.50% we are currently looking at. Our rates may currently be taking some unusual turns, but moving forward rates are expected to stay somewhat stable through the last quarter. Analysts then agree that rates will most likely drop during the first part of 2009.
 
   Why are rates expected to drop? According to TD economist Pascal Gauthier, it is because the U.S. economy may "record its worst performance in decades, retreating by around 3% in Q4, with the Canadian economy mirroring this performance with a 2.5-3.0% decline". Also, according to the consumer price index, Canada's inflation is no longer a present threat to our economy. It has been tamed.
 
   So where do we go from here? For those who have existing variable rates - hold them. Prime has been and will continue to fall which will save you money! Looking to get into a new mortgage? Lenders are still offering great rates on fixed 5 year terms, but if you are not comfortable with a longer term and if you believe rates will come down as expected, there is always the option of short term financing at a 6 month or 1 year term after which you can re-new at current market rates. 


Mortgage Terms:
 
Fixed Rate Mortgage: A mortgage in which the rate of interest has been fixed for a specific period of time. This specific period of time is generally known as the term.
 
 
Variable Rate Mortgage: A mortgage with fixed payments, but fluctuates with interest rates. The changing interest rate determines how much of the payment goes towards the principal.


 


For more information email info@theOREC.com

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For more information contact:


Alexandra Rebagliati


Cell: 250.870.2792


Alexandra@theOREC.com

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For more information contact:


Alexandra Rebagliati


Cell: 250.870.2792


Alexandra@theOREC.com

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Check out the pics of Olympic Gold Medalist Ross Rebagliati wearing Roots!


Ross Rebagliati was the first ever to win an Olympic gold medal for the Men's Giant Slalom in Snowboarding at the 1998 Nagano Olympic Winter Games.


Ross is wearing the Shields Softshell Jacket - Herringbone and the Howe Sherpa Lined Hoody Jacket (click image for more details)





































































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Check out the pics of Olympic Gold Medalist Ross Rebagliati wearing Roots!


Ross Rebagliati was the first ever to win an Olympic gold medal for the Men's Giant Slalom in Snowboarding at the 1998 Nagano Olympic Winter Games.


Ross is wearing the Shields Softshell Jacket - Herringbone and the Howe Sherpa Lined Hoody Jacket (click image for more details)





































































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