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BCFGA Annual ConventionFeb 3, 2017
It was a great morning at the BCFGA (BC Fruit Growers' Assocation) Annual Convention in snowy Penticton. Nice to see so many familiar faces. Watch this blog
Volinspire is InspiringFeb 1, 2017
Wow, what a great idea! A new Kelowna company called Volinspire wants to connect volunteers with the organizations who need them. From Castanet.net: A new
Fed announces interest rate decisionFeb 1, 2017
by Ryan Smith01 Feb 2017 For Real Estate Professional Magazine As expected, the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady today as they assess where the economy is headed &ndash
2016 Home Buyer's ReportJan 31, 2017
RE/MAX regularly compiles statistics on home buyers in the Kelowna area, including where they came from and what type of buyer (first-time, move-up) they were. RE/MAX REALTORS® review this information regularly to make sure they're u
Grade 12 Graduates Eligible for $16,000 through RE/MAX Quest for Excellence Bursary ProgramJan 26, 2017
Kelowna, B.C. (September 12, 2016) – RE/MAX of Western Canada is committed to helping future community leaders by offering $16,000 in bursary funds through its annual Quest for Excellence Program. One recipient—in addition to his/her b
Fly Over of Kelowna AmenitiesJan 23, 2017
Take a quick Google Earth fly over of just a few of the amenities Kelowna has to offer and see why people love livi
BC Home Sales Post Record YearJan 18, 2017
Vancouver, BC – January 13, 2017. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that a record 112,209 residential unit sales were recorded by the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in 2016, an increase of 9.5 per cent fr
Driven out by pricey homesJan 16, 2017
by Nicholas Johansen - Jan 14, 2017 / 11:00 am More than one-third of Metro Vancouver homeowners are considering moving to more affordable markets, according to a recent poll. Insights West recently conducted the
Canadian Building Permits - January 10, 2017Jan 11, 2017
BCREA ECONOMICS NOW Canadian Building Permits - January 10, 2017 The total value of Canadian building permits decreased 0.1 per cent from October to November, largely as a result of lower permit activity in Alberta. Residential
So, just how did the year end?Jan 9, 2017
The 2016 single family home prices rose 16.95% on average and the median price rose 14.94%. Days-on-market dropped from 65 to an average of 51 days. For all residential sales, average prices were up 13.75%, the median price rose 10.51% and the day