Real Estate

Rea Es tate & L fe t e THE WEAT HER IS HOT AND SO IS THE REA L ESTATE MARKET

It is likely that market trends and the baby boomers love affair with the warm weather climates for retirement and relaxation will keep real estate prices here moving up over the next several years. People are drawn to the Okanagan for two main reasons, the weather and the lifestyle. So, if you are here to visit, enjoy. But if you are here to stay, one of the greatest accomplishments and a true right of passage in life is buying a home!

There are so many variables when buying a house, condo, townhouse or should I buy land and build a house? These are the challenges that you will be faced with, but once you have narrowed your search and committed to one option, let the good times roll!

It doesn’t matter if you are buying your first home or your fifth property, it goes without saying that this process can be a little overwhelming.

Market conditions seems to be relatively stable, some say that this entire valley is a little bit insulated from real estate trends from the rest of the country. Now is a great time for both individuals and investors who are looking to buy property in Vernon, Kelowna, Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos and all points in between. Kick back and relax, you will love it here!

The Okanagan offers an incredibly diverse line of real estate offerings that will match the appetite of any investor, visitor or new resident. Like many folks who are visiting the Okanagan, you may have already found yourself drawn to the websites and pages of the local real estate websites and newspapers.

Set with the most magnificent backdrop, word of our Okanagan lifestyle is gaining popularity, further making this a desirable area to live, visit and vacation in.

As rules & regulations, inflated prices and various tax increases seem to hammer the west coast there are many people that are either cashing out and selling or giving up and re-locating. The Okanagan is their new target, of course! As you travel around the valley you will see lots of SOLD signs. Some might say that the market is brisk here these days. The bigger picture is that demand for Okanagan real estate continues to have a promising and brilliant expectation.

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