Michael A. Jones - PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna
Buying a home in Kelowna is exciting, but it’s also a legal process with steps that protect both buyer and seller. One of the most important parts of a purchase contract in British Columbia is the subject clause—sometimes …
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If you're sitting out of the Kelowna or Okanagan housing market—waiting for bigger price drops—you’re not alone. But you might be late to the party.
The latest Royal LePage Canadian …
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I don’t skimp on shoes.
Tried that. They looked fine, but they hurt. They didn’t last. I ended up replacing them — and spending more in the long run. So now I buy the best pair …
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Most realtors will tell you it’s always a good time to buy.
That’s not true. It’s never a good time to buy. There’s always risk, always fear, and always some kind of problem to consider.
Michael A. Jones – PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna
Buying your first home in Kelowna or the Central Okanagan can feel out of reach — especially with today’s prices. But if you’ve been contributing to a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), there may be a way to …
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If you're buying a home in Kelowna — or anywhere in British Columbia — one of the first mortgage decisions you'll face is whether your mortgage will be insured or uninsured. Even buyers with more than 20% down …
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Whether you're buying a home for the first time or it's just been a while, one of the most common questions is:
"What happens once I find a home I like?"
This guide walks you through the …
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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 …
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Whether you're buying a lakeview home in Kelowna, selling your acreage in Vernon, or investing in Peachland, choosing the right agent matters. The Okanagan is a diverse and competitive real estate market—and working with someone who truly knows it can …
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The April market stats are in for the North Okanagan, and they show a region adjusting to shifting demand. Total sales held steady year-over-year, while inventory continued to grow. Buyers remain active, but patient. Sellers who price well are seeing …
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