Part of the Hilbert & Crick Wildfire Real Estate Resource Centre Last Updated: August 2026 When a wildfire threatens a community, buying or selling a home is probably the last thing most people expect to be dealing with. Unfortunately, life doesn’t always wait. Job transfers still happen. Retirement plans move forward. Families still need more […]
What Every Buyer and Seller Should Know Wildfires are an unfortunate reality of living in British Columbia. Every summer, communities across the province face varying degrees of wildfire activity. Some areas experience smoky skies, while others may be affected by evacuation alerts, road closures, or, in the most devastating cases, the loss of homes and […]
When people start looking for a home in Kelowna, they usually ask about neighbourhoods. “Is Lower Mission a good place to live?” “What about Glenmore?” “Should we look in South East Kelowna?” Those are great questions, but after years of helping buyers throughout Kelowna, we’ve noticed something interesting. Once people begin narrowing their search, the […]
Every experienced REALTOR® has heard some version of the same story when discussing Kelowna homes for sale. It usually doesn’t happen during a showing. It doesn’t happen while negotiating an offer. More often, it comes up years later. A past client will call, send a message, or run into you somewhere around town and say […]
There’s a strange disconnect happening in real estate right now. The headlines say buyers are cautious. Interest rates are still a conversation. Inventory has increased in some categories. People are “waiting to see what happens.” And yet certain homes in Kelowna are still creating immediate interest the moment they hit the market. Not all homes. […]
Best Areas to Park Your Boat, Play Pickleball, and Actually Enjoy Living Here Most “Kelowna neighbourhood guides” sound the same. They’ll tell you Glenmore is great for families, Lower Mission is close to the lake, and Upper Mission has views. True.But also… obvious. If you actually live here, you know Kelowna is a lifestyle city. […]
Real estate markets respond to supply and demand.But supply and demand are increasingly shaped by government policy. This week, a local news report by Wayne Moore highlighted a major development: the City of Kelowna could see up to 2,100 short-term rental units return to the market if provincial restrictions are lifted early. That single policy […]
We are pleased to share that Hilbert & Crick have officially joined Real Broker B.C. Ltd and are now operating from their Kelowna office. This transition marks an exciting new chapter as we continue serving our clients with the same commitment, integrity, and market expertise you have come to expect. We are grateful for our […]
Understanding the market is more important than timing it. Headlines often make real estate feel emotional. One month, it’s “prices are rising again.”Next, it’s “buyers are waiting.”Then suddenly it’s “multiple offers are back” – followed closely by “sales are slowing.” In reality, the Kelowna real estate market in 2026 is not defined by a single […]
