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B.C. first-time homeowners grant redundant in today’s housing market
A government program for first-time homebuyers has failed to keep up with the escalation in…
Kelowna is one of the most unaffordable cities in Canada and looking for ways to change
It’s been known for some time that Kelowna is one of the most expensive cities…
Why the massive increase in your home’s value in Okanagan, Kamloops doesn’t mean a whopping tax hike
Recently released numbers from B.C. Assessment has left many flabbergasted at how much their property's…
First-time homebuyers with 2 incomes, no kids priced out of Penticton
An electrician from Penticton is looking to purchase his first home but he and his…
All but 5 of 100 most expensive homes in Thompson-Okanagan are lakefront
Of the 100 homes with the highest assessed value in the Thompson-Okanagan region by B.C.…
You can now find out the updated value of your home
Homeowners across the region can now see how much their property has risen in price…
Kelowna is now ranked the third most expensive city for renting in Canada
The average rent for a two-bedroom home in Kelowna hit $2,400 in November, making it…
West Kelowna’s proposed fee hike will negatively impact housing affordability: CHBA
The cost of building a single-family home in West Kelowna could jump by about $10,000…
B.C. Attorney General pens letter to Kamloops assault victim
The Attorney General of B.C. penned a letter of support to the victim of an…
Uptick in tiny home sales continue amid Okanagan housing crunch
The co-owner of a Vernon-based tiny home company continues to see increased demand for the…
Asking price drops $7M on luxurious Lake Country waterfront home
The Waterside Farm, a home on an acreage that’s for sale in Lake Country, has…
Second $10-million-plus house sold in Kelowna this year
Expensive real estate in Kelowna continues to find buyers as a home that was listed…
Kamloops organization partners with B.C. Rent Bank to offer interest free loans
The Kamloops and District Elizabeth Fry Society has partnered with the B.C. Rent Bank to…
Big, eastern investors starting to buy up Thompson-Okanagan apartments
While the rising prices of single-family homes has gotten the headlines in recent months, another…
Kamloops home prices rose by $10K each month since early pandemic: study
Two Thompson Rivers University researchers published a recent study showing the rise in housing prices…
Kelowna 4th most expensive city in Canada to rent a home
The median rental rate for one-bedroom apartments in Kelowna increased by 3.7% in October versus…
New 45-unit waterfront subdivision going ahead in Trout Creek
The District of Summerland council has allowed for a 45-unit subdivision to be built along…
City of Kamloops, B.C. Housing may split costs of $7 million loan in hotel purchase
Kamloops city council will decide on Tuesday whether to borrow $7.15 million for the purchase…
Province, municipalities eyeing regulations for Airbnb
Data collection is a crucial first step to proper regulation for the short term rental…
Owned a home in the Thompson-Okanagan since January? You’re $48K to $143K wealthier today
The value of an average single-family house in the Thompson-Okanagan region jumped by tens of…
Vernon city council rejects much-needed rental apartment building
Vernon city council has kiboshed a plan to let a developer build a 29-unit rental…
$1,300 a month to be provided for B.C. wildfire victims for housing
The province and Canadian Red Cross are providing eligible residents with $1,300 a month to…
Penticton comes to terms with B.C. Housing on 54-unit housing with focus on recovery
Penticton City Council has given the thumbs up to B.C. Housing to build a recovery-focused…
Getting handle on short-term rentals like Airbnb key to easing housing shortage in B.C.
The organization representing local governments in B.C. wants the provincial government to put in rules…