Renovating a home is a major investment, so naturally, homeowners are keen to ensure their upgrades will add value. When it comes to boosting your property’s appeal and resale price, some renovations consistently offer better returns on investment (ROI) than others. If you’re wondering which upgrades are likely to pay off in the long run,…
When securing a mortgage in British Columbia or anywhere in Canada, one of the biggest decisions homebuyers face is whether to choose a fixed or variable interest rate. Each option has its own set of advantages and risks, depending on market conditions and your financial situation. Speak with one of our Kelowna Real Estate Experts…
As sustainability continues to become a driving force in many industries, the Kelowna real estate market is no exception. More and more homebuyers are seeking energy-efficient homes that provide long-term savings and a reduced environmental footprint. In Kelowna, BC, this trend is on the rise, as buyers increasingly prioritize eco-friendly features in their purchasing decisions.…
Look at investing in Kelowna, a city located in the Okanagan Valley of BC that is quickly becoming a popular destination for short-term rental investment properties.
The BC government proposed the creation of the UBC branch in the Okanagan in 2004. UBCO (known as University of British Columbia Okanagan) is located across HWY97 from the airport. Photo Credit: //ok.ubc.ca/ In September 2018, nearly 10,000 new students came to UBC Okanagan to go to school, and UBCO expanded rapidly. UGCO new registrar Fred…
Vancouver, Toronto, Victoria and other cities are places with high prices, high taxes and are making more and more young people with small families decide to move to places with lower prices. At the same time international investors are also looking to the small and medium-sized cities. Kelowna is the fastest growing city in BC, the…
Kelowna is well known for it’s colleges and universities such as UBCO and Okanagan College; they are welcoming to students of varying languages while the temperate and comfortable climate attracts a lot of students each year to study abroad. Most of the students live in a home-stay or rent with their classmates, because most of…
It was recently published on PadMapper that Kelowna has the 10th highest rental rates in Canada. Another way of looking at it is Kelowna has the 10th highest rental incomes in Canada. We found this information on a castanet blog post which you can find here: http://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/171191/Top-10-in-high-rental-prices When you look at the current prices in…