Foreign Buyer Ban - 2023 BC Real Estate News Earlier in 2022, the Canadian government announced a two-year restriction on foreign buyers purchasing real estate in Canada. This was in an attempt to curb speculation buying and quickly-increasing home prices across the country. In addition, the restrictions are meant to allow Canadian buyers the opportunity […]
The government has introduced a cooling off period for buyers, in response to the 2021-early-2022 hot real estate market that saw many buyers putting in unconditional offers on their home purchases. Beginning January 1, 2023, home buyers can rescind their purchase contract within 3 days of a seller accepting it, should they change their mind. […]
New Strata Laws - Here's What Happened in Real Estate in 2022 New strata legislation came into effect in November 2022 that deemed almost all rental by-laws no longer enforceable. A couple of bylaws that remain in effect include short-term rental bylaws prohibiting Airbnb type rentals and age restrictions for 55-and-over strata communities/buildings. This was […]
BEST THINGS TO DO IN KELOWNA IN THE WINTER - From skiing and skating to enjoying the inside of a warm, cozy home, our Nyrose and Associates team share their TOP THINGS TO DO IN KELOWNA in the Winter.
Kelowna dazzles under the lights of Christmas. Discover the best displays of holiday lights in Kelowna - Use our guide, grab a cup of hot cocoa, your trusted navigation system, a playlist of your favourite Christmas carols, and spend some time driving around the lit-up streets of our town! [blog_features] As Kelowna Real Estate agents, […]
Kelowna Real Estate Stats & Trends - Market Watch With Kelowna Realtor Darcy Nyrose December 1, 2022 - In this month's Kelowna Market Watch report, REALTOR® Darcy Nyrose provides a synopsis for what's currently happening in the Kelowna real estate market. Sales volume is down across the board in November (vs October 2022 and Nov. […]
Kelowna Real Estate Stats & Trends - Market Watch With Kelowna Realtor Darcy Nyrose November 1, 2022 - In this month's Kelowna Market Watch report, REALTOR® Darcy Nyrose recaps the Kelowna real estate market activity for October 2022 and zeroes in on a few popular neighbourhoods and their micro-market activity. Because different pockets of Kelowna […]
Kelowna Real Estate Stats & Trends - Market Watch With Kelowna Realtor Darcy Nyrose October 1, 2022 - In this month's report, Darcy Nyrose recaps the Kelowna real estate market activity for September 2022 and things to watch out for as we head into fall; including, interest rates and elections. Plus, if you think there's […]
Kelowna Real Estate Stats & Trends - Market Watch With Kelowna Realtor Darcy Nyrose September 1, 2022 - In this month's report, Darcy Nyrose recaps the Kelowna real estate market activity for August 2022 and what we can expect to see as we head into fall. And, for those who have been hearing the rumours […]
Kelowna Real Estate Stats & Trends - Your Market Report With Kelowna Realtor Darcy Nyrose In this month's report, Darcy Nyrose recaps the Kelowna real estate market activity for July 2022, looks at the trends and what we can expect to see as we head into the final days of summer. Watch as Darcy Nyrose […]
As we bask in the dog days of summer, we can relish in the fact that here in the Okanagan, summer extends well beyond August and there is an abundance of things to do. Hiking, biking, walking, jumping in the lake, paddling, water sports, golf... the list goes on. For those looking for something a […]
Quail Landing makes headlines! Many people who look to call the Okanagan home come here for the lifestyle; one of the biggest drivers is golf. Live where you play in a golf course community. Recently, Quail Landing made headlines. Discover why Quail Landing is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a recreational lifestyle in a home […]
Have you ever wondered why REALTORS use their photographs in their advertising? The history of this practice dates back generations. It helps establish legitimacy and connection. Learn more and see a few of our new REALTOR photos.
Kelowna Presale / New Home Communities - What's Hot This Summer Nyrose & Associates & DNA Project Marketing is proud to present a hot collection of new homes this Summer! These new and presale condominiums and townhomes are under construction and coming soon to some of Kelowna's most popular neighbourhoods. The demand for new homes […]
450 PARC fills a unique void in the Kelowna marketplace 450 Parc offers exclusive living in a building with like-minded homeowners all looking for the same lifestyle and unparalleled level of sophisticated living. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in yourself and your lifestyle! As the only offering for people looking for a more […]
Kelowna Real Estate Stats & Trends - Your Market Report With Kelowna Realtor Darcy Nyrose In this month's report, Darcy Nyrose recaps the Kelowna real estate market activity for June 2022, looks at the trends and what we can expect to see as we head into summer, and discusses why we're starting to see more […]
Kelowna Real Estate Stats & Trends - Your Market Report With Kelowna Realtor Darcy Nyrose In this month's report, Darcy Nyrose recaps market activity and explains how a sellers, balanced, and buyers market is determined. For the past 2-years and counting, the Kelowna real estate market has firmly been considered a "Seller's Market". Which property […]
Moving On Up is Getting More Difficult The pricing gap between home categories makes it difficult for many households to up-size. It's no secret that Kelowna housing prices have increased tremendously in recent years - cities across Canada are seeing similar growth in pricing and activity. While we often compare pricing by category types on […]
Kelowna Real Estate Stats & Trends - Your Market Report With Kelowna Realtor Darcy Nyrose We're starting to see an increase in real estate inventory which is a good thing. After all, a more balanced market benefits everyone. We've also noticed that buyers are beginning to take their time, and be more strategic with their […]
Live Where You Play... Golf Course Living in Kelowna Kelowna’s golf season is the envy of Canada - with an average of over 2000 hours of sunshine each year, Kelowna offers a long, dry season to get in more rounds. And, because of our rolling hills, mountains, lake views, orchards and vineyards, it doesn’t matter […]
YOUR INSIDE LOOK AT KELOWNA REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENTS With so much new development happening in and around Kelowna, it seems everywhere you look are 'coming soon' signs. Why aren't the homes for sale yet and why does it often take so long to get pricing, floorplans and information? What To Know About Coming Soon What […]
More of us will be at home. For those looking to tackle a spring cleaning project this weekend, we asked our REALTOR®S to share a spot in their own homes that could use some attention. Maybe that will spark an idea or two for your own home.
In March, 2010, on the heels of hosting the Winter Olympics, the average price for a single family home in Vancouver hit $1-million. Now, Kelowna’s market is in a very similar position. The big difference between then and now, is Kelowna’s real estate prices aren’t as isolated as Vancouver’s were at the time - Greater […]
Kelowna Real Estate Stats & Trends - Your Market Report With Kelowna Realtor Darcy Nyrose There's a lot at play, locally and globally, that could have an affect on the local real estate market including potential for rising interest rates, gas prices, real estate policies such as the cooling off period that is coming into […]
