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Local Residential Real Estate Market Slowing Down Ahead of HolidaysDec 13, 2023
KELOWNA, B.C. – December 6th, 2023 | From the Association of Interior Realtors Residential real estate market sales activity hit its seasonal slowdown ahead of
Mortgage Rate UpdateDec 6, 2023
The Bank of Canada has opted to uphold its benchmark interest rate at 5.0%, maintaining a consistent stance for the third consecutive time. Despite a cautious tone in their press release, three successive rate holds signal positive stability.
Housing Measures Announced in 2023 Fall Economic StatementNov 30, 2023
from the Canadian Real Estate Association The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) is encouraged by the unprecedented emphasis on housing in the
Speculation Tax ExpandingNov 23, 2023
The province announced on Wednesday that several new communities will soon come under the scrutiny of the speculation and vacancy tax, expanding the existing list of 46 municipalities, including those in the Metro Vancouver and Capital regional di
Local Residential Real Estate Market Dampened by Interest RatesNov 6, 2023
from the Association of Interior Realtors KELOWNA, B.C. – November 3rd, 2023. Residential real estate market sales are below average for October as high interest rates continu
Sweet - Income Suite rebateNov 2, 2023
from BC Housing Did you know you can receive up to 50% of the cost of renovations from an upcoming new program called the Secondary Suite Incentive Program? Applications will be ac
Changes to Rules Governing Short-Term Rentals Oct 17, 2023
Yesterday the provincial government announced changes to the legislation governing
Local Residential Real Estate Market Activity Curbed by High Interest RatesOct 6, 2023
KELOWNA, B.C. – October 5th, 2023. Residential real estate market sales dipped in September as high interest rates continued to stifle market activity, reports the Association of Interior REALTORS® (the Association).
AOIR Giving Over $500,000 to Wildfire Relief EffortsSep 13, 2023
KELOWNA, B.C. – September 8th, 2023. British Columbians across the province have watched in recent weeks as raging fires have spread throughout the province and the Northwest Territories, posing a significant threat to many communities, and
Typical Summer Slowdown for Local Residential Real Estate Market ActivityAug 8, 2023
KELOWNA, B.C. – August 4, 2023. Residential real estate market sales activity cools down slightly in July as the hot summer holidays wind down, reports the Association of Interior REALTORS® (the Association). A total of 1,337 r