Thompson-Okanagan Real Estate, Rentals, and Housing News

“As we know, Kelowna is one of the fastest growing communities in the country, and it’s becoming harder and harder for people to find homes that meet their needs and that are affordable.”

“This simple but powerful mission sparked a movement.”

Is a bedroom just anywhere you can plop down on a bed and sleep? Legally…

“They’ve been growing faster than the city as a whole, with the exception of Rutland.”

“The latest rent declines have coincided with record high apartment completions, population decreases for non-permanent residents, and a weakening job market.”

“I don’t want it to become a party pad, but they sure had a great time in that pond.”

The numbers were released in BC Housing’s annual Homeless Count, which was conducted in 20 communities across the province and focused on a single day in April.

“Other communities have taken these measures — and we should too.”

The average home insurance premium in Kamloops is now double what it was in 2023.

In case you’re wondering which building is the condo king of Thompson-Okanagan and how far off the runner-ups are, we found out for you.

“The tenant deliberately failed to take the proper steps… because it was in his interest for the landlord to be absent from the hearing.”

The city’s vacancy rate is around 4.5 per cent, up from 3.8 per cent at the end of 2024.

“It’s perfectly sound, it’ll probably last for a couple hundred years.”

“I think those days of being able to buy a condo, rent it for cash flow, may be gone.”

It’s all in the name.