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

Moving here from out of town? My guide to moving to Kelowna and the Okanagan puts all my relocation articles in one place.

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

A winter away should give you fewer things to worry about. That becomes easier when the home you leave behind has a clear plan.

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

If you are thinking about selling your Okanagan home next spring, it is tempting to start with paint colours, countertops or a new front door. Before spending …

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

You like your home. You know your neighbours. Your routines fit the neighbourhood.

You would rather stay.

That preference deserves a practical plan. What needs to change so home keeps working for you?

In my first article about downsizing, …

Michael A. Jones – PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna

If you’re living in your primary residence in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Lake Country, or Vernon — and your home’s assessed value is under the current threshold — you may qualify for the BC Home Owner Grant.

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Michael A. Jones – PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna

Mortgage interest isn’t tax-deductible in Canada — unless you use a financial strategy called The Smith Manoeuvre™. Originally developed by Fraser Smith, this approach has helped some Canadian homeowners gradually convert their mortgage debt into tax-deductible investment loans.

Michael A. Jones – PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna

Property tax notices in British Columbia typically land in mailboxes in late May — and that means now is the perfect time to estimate what you might owe. Whether you live in Kelowna, Vernon, West Kelowna, Peachland, or Lake …

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 …

Michael A. Jones – PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna

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 …