A Neighbourhood-by-Neighbourhood Breakdown Kelowna is not one real estate market. It’s a collection of micro-markets shaped by geography, lifestyle, zoning, and buyer behaviour. Two homes with similar square footage, age, and finish can differ in value by hundreds of thousands of dollars, and in Kelowna, that difference is rarely accidental. Understanding why homes are valued […]
And just like that, it’s December again! From rising opportunities to new listings and the shifting lakefront market, this year brought plenty of ups and downs for buyers, sellers, and investors. As your Kelowna real estate agents, we saw it all. Let’s take a look back at everything that happened in Kelowna’s real estate market […]
Looking at the question of buying in Kelowna right now, the word opportunity comes to mind. The housing market is seeing more new listings coming up as we transition into winter. At the same time, the central bank has cut interest rates. At the end of October, the Bank of Canada lowered its overnight rate […]
The Speculation and Vacancy Tax continues to change in British Columbia, and its impact is now strongly being felt in the Central Okanagan. Many homeowners in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, and surrounding communities have recently had to declare for the first time. They are now negotiating the implications of the tax for their real […]
“We Are in a Recession”: What It Means for the Kelowna Real Estate Market in 2025 CIBC economist Benjamin Tal says Canada’s economy is already in a per capita recession, with BC among the hardest hit regions. According to CIBC Deputy Chief Economist Benjamin Tal, Canada’s economy has entered what he calls a “per capita […]
Selling real estate in Kelowna, BC, Canada, in the fall or winter may feel like bad timing, but sometimes it can work in your favour. Kelowna’s market stays active all year, and buyers keep looking even as the weather changes. Families planning for the next school year or people relocating for work cannot always wait […]
The Kelowna housing market changes with the seasons, and summer is always busy. Tourists arrive for their vacations, families are eager to move before school starts, and waterfront demand is at its peak. Sellers often use the summer months to show their homes, hoping to attract buyers when the city is at the height of […]
On August 7, 2025, the BC Supreme Court issued a decision that could have wide-reaching implications for property ownership across the province. The case, Cowichan Tribes v. Canada (Attorney General), 2025 BCSC 1490, granted the Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title over the historic Tl’uqtinus village on Lulu Island in Richmond, an area of approximately 1,846 acres, […]
Heading back to school each fall is always a busy time, especially if you’re planning where to live. In Kelowna, the University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO) draws in thousands of students and their families each year. For parents and investors, the area around UBCO offers great real estate opportunities. But should you buy a […]
