Buying and Selling Homes During Active Wildfire Events

Buying and Selling Homes During Active Wildfire Events

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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,…
Buying or selling a home during wildfire season

Buying or Selling a Home During Wildfire Season in British Columbia

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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…
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How Government Policy Is Reshaping Kelowna Real Estate (And What Homeowners Should Know)

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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…
Speculation and Vacancy Tax and What the Latest Changes Mean for Central Okanagan Property Owners

Speculation and Vacancy Tax and What the Latest Changes Mean for Central Okanagan Property Owners

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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…
Kelowna Real Estate Market Faces Its Biggest Test Since the 1990s

Kelowna Real Estate Market Faces Its Biggest Test Since the 1990s

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“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…
Cowichan Tribes Land Ruling 2025 Landmark Court Ruling Raises Questions About Property Rights in BC

Cowichan Tribes Land Ruling 2025 | Landmark Court Ruling Raises Questions About Property Rights in BC

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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…
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Hilbert&Crick Does It Again! Named Kelowna’s Best in Real Estate for 2025 with Double Gold Wins!

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Kelowna, BC - July 2025 Best Real Estate Team (Under 5) in Kelowna – 2025 Winner If you're searching for the Best Real Estate Team (Under 5) in Kelowna, you're in the right place. Hilbert & Crick has once again earned the top spot…
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Mortgage Renewals in 2025 And How Canadians Are Preparing for Higher Payments

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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…
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Understanding the New BC Home Flipping Tax: What It Means for Kelowna Real Estate Buyers and Sellers in 2025

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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…