Michael A. Jones - PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna

Canada’s housing market is beginning to show signs of real momentum again. CREA reports four straight months of rising sales, fewer listings, and faster turnover. That has many, including CREA’s Senior Economist Shaun Cathcart, contemplating whether a seller’s market is around the corner …

By Michael A. Jones – PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna

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Vernon, British Columbia stands as the crown jewel of the North Okanagan, offering an exceptional quality of life in one of Canada's most beautiful settings. With a current population of 44,519 and a benchmark …

By Michael A. Jones – PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna

Kelowna stands as British Columbia's fourth-largest city and the vibrant heart of the Okanagan Valley. With stunning Okanagan Lake views, world-class wineries, and a thriving tech sector, Kelowna attracts families, professionals, and retirees seeking the perfect blend of urban …

Michael A. Jones – PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna

Polybutylene piping — known as Poly-B — was used in thousands of Canadian homes from the late 1970s to the mid-1990s. In Kelowna, West Kelowna, and Lake Country, homes built in this era often still contain Poly-B. So, what should buyers know …

Kelowna was recently named one of Canada’s least affordable cities for first-time buyers — and that might be the strongest case for buying here.

In a Globe and Mail analysis of affordability across Canadian cities, Kelowna ranked fourth overall with a home price-to-disposable income ratio of 11.15, meaning the …