So you’re thinking about buying a vacation rental in Kelowna? Good news for you, short-term rentals (STRs) are back on the docket. After a bit of a rollercoaster with local bylaws, Kelowna has updated its stance to line up with the province. That means you can now legally rent out your place short-term again. However, […]
Thinking about condos for sale in Kelowna, BC? Makes sense. Less yard work means more time by the lake. You can forget about shoveling snow and mowing the lawn. Sounds pretty good, right? Condos in Kelowna come in all shapes and prices. Some have rooftop patios with views of the lake. Others put you steps […]
Kelowna is growing fast – so fast, that in 2024, Canada was labelled as one of the quickest-growing cities in Canada. But while everyone’s heard about the usual places to buy real estate like Downtown, Glenmore, and the Upper Mission, there are a few neighbourhoods that don’t get as much attention. If you’re on the […]
More than a million Canadian mortgages will come up for renewal this year. Though interest rates have been on the decline for the last several months, many borrowers are bracing for an increase to their monthly payment – an adjustment that could be quite steep for some households. Canadians expecting increases to their mortgage payments […]
If you live in Kelowna, chances are you’ve driven past homes that scream “1970s,” with their iconic split-level layouts, outdated siding, and avocado-coloured appliances. Maybe you even live in one. These homes have a certain charm to them, but they often lack many of the modern features we crave in 2025. With Kelowna growing as […]
The Kelowna real estate market is set to experience significant changes in 2025 with the implementation of the BC Home Flipping Tax, which officially came into effect on January 1, 2025. This new tax, distinct from the federal property flipping tax, is designed to target short-term real estate transactions within British Columbia. For buyers, sellers, […]
Kelowna’s real estate market is poised for an intriguing year ahead. 2025 promises subtle but significant shifts across the city’s micro-markets. With Kelowna’s exponential growth in population, neighbourhoods like Glenmore, the Upper and Lower Mission, and Rutland are becoming key areas shaping housing trends. These localized shifts provide a window into the broader trends that […]
