Summer’s Here and the Market’s Warming Up
Summer’s Here and the Market’s Warming Up
As businesses start to open back up, things slowly make their way back to feeling ‘normal’. And while some things have changed, others haven’t – the Okanagan sun is shining right on schedule and I’m loving it!
Many have been concerned about the post-covid real estate market, but, surprisingly, things are looking up. Compared to April, May’s home sales have significantly increased, and market prices are high! Sure, compared to May last year we may be down, but this uptick in market activity is a warm welcome considering what we’ve been through. Let’s hope this is our first indication of the market’s imminent recovery!
With many of us starting to get back to work and making our way through once-uncertain times, let’s remember to support our neighbours and local businesses to help move our economy in the right direction.
Despite how things feel, there is still plenty of opportunity in our local market. Let’s talk today about how to get through this together!
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...
