The Okanagan summer is officially here as the sun takes its stand and we say goodbye to a more-than-average rainy June. Now, what can we expect from the Kelowna real estate market as we head into summer? Earlier this month, the Bank of Canada raised its benchmark...
Finance
More Housing is Coming
It’s no secret that the province of British Columbia has been struggling in the affordable housing department for some time now. In its latest action plan, the provincial government is looking to shift the narrative and deliver more affordable housing to British...
Back In The Valley
While plenty of real estate markets have experienced highs and lows going into and coming out of the pandemic, the Okanagan continues to maintain a unique standing. Unlike many Canadian real estate markets, the Okanagan (and Kelowna in particular) was on a steady...
Welcoming the New
The Okanagan - Canada’s best-kept secret for decades - has been on the map for a few years now thanks to our incredible lifestyle, weather, and real estate opportunities to name a few. With Canadians shifting their priorities throughout the pandemic lockdowns, seeking...
Weathering the Storm
Kelowna continues to thrive as the Canadian housing market cools down. Despite “short term uncertainty” in Okanagan real estate, luxury housing, waterfront lots, residential land, and new developments are clear indicators of market prosperity heading...
Microclimate Market
After such a beautiful summer, it’s time to embrace the changing of seasons as we head into what will surely be another picturesque fall in the Okanagan. Our community continues to thrive thanks to the growing appeal of the Okanagan lifestyle, drawing in...
Buyers Lead The Way
While Mother Nature turns up the heat the housing market continues to cool, making plenty of room for new buyers to start timing their market entry. Over the last two years we’ve seen exceptional growth in Canadian real estate - especially in the...
Cool Market Breeze
For the first time since before the pandemic, average housing prices in Kelowna are down 2 months in a row. The benchmark of a single-family home in the Central Okanagan dropped once again from May to June, showing us that the market may finally be...
Spring Market Update
As the snow starts to thaw and the sun starts to shine it’s time to get excited about the coming spring in Kelowna. You can safely bet that the worst of the winter is in the rear-view and that the warm weather is just around the corner! Unlike the...