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Residential Real Estate Market Seasonally On Trend Heading Into SummerJul 3, 2019
KELOWNA, B.C. – July 3rd, 2019. Residential sales across the region of Revelstoke to Peachland totaled 725 in June, a decline from May’s 780 sales, and 9% fewer than this time last year reports the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (
Mortgage Rate OutlookJun 28, 2019
June, 2019 | from BCREA Economics The big news in the Canadian mortgage market is the return of sub 3 per cent five-year mortgage rates. The last year of mortgage rate increases has essentially been erased by an acute repricing of bond m
Ottawa announces next phase of the NHSJun 26, 2019
by Steve Randall | 26 Jun 2019 | from repmag.ca The federal government has announced a new initiative as part of the National Housing Strategy. The next phase of the
Ottawa to help first time buyers lower mortgage paymentsJun 18, 2019
by Steve Randall | 18 Jun 2019 | from repmag.ca A new federal program designed to help middle class families get on the housing ladder is being introduced while the previously announced
Well regulation bylaw going to councilJun 17, 2019
June 14, 2019 | from City of Kelowna On Monday, a report to council will go forward to approve well regulations of all unregistered private water wells and provide the City with the ability to require w
Millennials need a major home price drop or sharp wage increaseJun 13, 2019
by Steve Randall | 13 Jun 2019 | from repmag.ca Despite some lower prices recently, many young Canadians are still far from able to afford to buy a home according to a new report.
Spring Residential Real Estate Market Continues to Attract BuyersJun 5, 2019
KELOWNA, B.C. – June 4th, 2019. Residential sales across the region of Revelstoke to Peachland totaled 780 in May, up from April’s 707 sales yet 5% fewer than this time last year reports the Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Boar
Tight Housing Inventory, Stiff Competition – How Homebuyers Can Best Navigate the MarketMay 23, 2019
Baby boomers and millennials are going head-to-head when home shopping. Here’s how everyone can win. BY SAMANTHA ROTBART | MAY 09, 2019 | from remax.com Ah, the a
IMF urges Canada not to change policy despite calls to ease mortgage stress testMay 22, 2019
The Canadian Press · Posted: May 21, 2019 2:22 PM ET | from cbc.ca The IMF (International Monetary Fund) says it woul
Affordability Continues to Weigh on Housing DemandMay 14, 2019
Vancouver, BC – May 14, 2019. The British Columba Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that