Real Estate Education

March 13, 2026

5 Things Vancouver Buyers Don't Expect About the Kelowna Real Estate Market

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March 12, 2026

What Your Toronto Equity Buys in Kelowna, and What It Doesn't

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March 8, 2026

Leasehold vs Freehold in BC: What Okanagan Buyers Need to Know

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Dec. 25, 2025

What Are the Closing Costs When Buying a Home in Kelowna BC? [2025 Guide]

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Aug. 30, 2025

Step-by-Step Guide to Buying a Manufactured Home in British Columbia (2025)

Michael A. Jones - PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna

Thinking about a manufactured home in Kelowna, Vernon, West Kelowna, or anywhere in the Okanagan Valley? Great choice. Manufactured homes are often one of the most affordable ways to get into the market here. But the process isn’t quite the same as buying …

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Aug. 23, 2025

Probate in BC: What Kelowna and Vernon Families Need to Know Before Selling a Home

Michael A. Jones - PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna

If you’re navigating the loss of a loved one and need to sell a home in Kelowna, Vernon, or anywhere in the Okanagan, you’ll likely encounter probate. This mini-guide explains what probate is in BC, why it matters for real estate, where to …

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Aug. 22, 2025

What Makes Vernon Different from Kelowna When It Comes to Affordability?

Michael A. Jones - PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna

When comparing Vernon and Kelowna, affordability often sits at the top of the conversation. Both markets are in the Okanagan, but the differences in pricing, rental patterns, and lifestyle give each city a very different feel for buyers and renters. Let’s take a …

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June 12, 2025

How a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) Helps You Buy or Sell Smarter in Kelowna

Michael A. Jones – PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna

Comparative Market Analysis Kelowna

Pricing a home—or deciding what to offer on one—is part art, part science. That’s where a Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) comes in. Whether you’re selling in Kelowna, buying in Vernon, or investing anywhere along the Peachland-to-Vernon corridor, understanding how a CMA works …

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June 2, 2025

There’s Never a Good Time to Buy a Home in Kelowna — And That’s Why You Should

Michael A. Jones – PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna

There's never a good time to buy a home

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.

1. In Slow Markets, Risk Feels Looming …

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May 18, 2025

BC Home Buying Process: From Offer to Completion Explained

Michael A. Jones – PREC* | Royal LePage Kelowna

Step-by-step BC home buying process

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 full process of …

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