All Together Now
All Together Now
My friends. I hope you and your families are all staying safe and taking care during these difficult times our community’s been faced with.
Since most of us are being asked to stay home with some financial assistance provided for BC renters, BC workers, and Canadians affected by the COVID-19 crisis (CERB), might as well curl up with a book, catch up on some shows, cook elaborate meals, and spend quality time with your loved ones either at home or by video call!
As expected, with the request for our community to stay at home, the market has naturally slowed as well. But this is no indication of things going south; simply a sign of the times. Since some provinces are considering opening non-essential provinces in the near-future, as well as some in Kelowna, we expect the market to bounce back as the sun comes out and things start making their way back to normal. It’s also important to remember that construction has been considered an essential service, so any current and future projects are unlikely to be affected by the current situation.
If you have any questions about the market, I’m ready to help. Let’s get through this together. Stay safe everyone!
Additional Reading
Winter Buyer’s Market Ahead
As of this month, Kelowna remains one of Canada’s most profitable and prosperous real estate markets, trailing only behind the Greater Vancouver area. But, with the Bank of Canada reducing its overnight mortgage rate to 3.75% on October 23rd and new construction...
Mortgage Rate Debate
Over the last ten years, Canadian mortgage rate fluctuations have had significant impacts on the Kelowna real estate market. This year we’ve already seen the Bank of Canada reduce mortgage rates twice, bringing the current overnight rate down to 4.5% - and it’s got a...
Buyer’s Market Boom
As the Kelowna real estate market approaches the last few weeks of the summer, things are continuing to trend in favour of buyers. Just over a month ago, the Bank of Canada reduced mortgage rates for the second time this year, bringing it down to 4.5% - a welcome...