Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury.
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury.
Building permit values in Kelowna have gone down dramatically since last year, but that’s in part because of only a handful of major projects last year.
Kamloops is more than 200 homes short one year after the provincial government put the city on its housing naughty list.
Real estate sales in the Central Okanagan have started to pick up with the September to October increase in listings the largest in more than 20 years.
A research paper explored how municipal government policies increase the cost of housing in B.C., and it showed that 40 per cent of a home’s cost in Kamloops and the Okanagan was due to the “zoning effect”.
Kelowna city council has unanimously approved going ahead with the new vision for the redevelopment of the 40-acre property on the north end of downtown.
Hairy spiders shaped like pieces of popcorn are crawling into homes and doorways in Kamloops and the Okanagan, and while they are startling looking with giant abdomens and horns on their backs, the spiders are harmless.
Walking into Central Mobile Home Park in Kelowna you see well kept yards, towering evergreen trees, people walking their dogs and chatting with neighbours. The community of mostly seniors is slated to razed to make space for redevelopment but they don't know when.
As summer transitions to fall, the Penticton region of BC offers a stunning backdrop for travellers looking to experience the season’s beauty. Nestled between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake, Penticton is known for its scenic landscapes, vibrant wine culture, and outdoor adventures, making it the perfect fall travel destination.
Halloween is approaching and some creative residents in the Okanagan and Kamloops are making things festive in their neighbourhoods with spooky displays.
A Kamloops realtor has been fined $40,000 for failing to submit the correct paperwork while selling a couple of strata lot purchases five years ago.
A Kelowna developer is proposing two new housing projects with a total of 335 rental units.
Renting somewhere to live in Canada is 25% more expensive now than it was three years ago.
A Kelowna city councillor expressed “shakiness” about a 40-storey tower proposed for the lot next to the University of British Columbia Okanagan’s downtown highrise debacle.
BC Housing has announced a new tiny home community project in Kelowna's North Glenmore neighbourhood, but more than a thousand people have signed a petition raising concerns.
In the Central Okanagan, there was half the number of single-family homes sold in September compared to the 10-year average.
A Kelowna couple who splashed out more than $2.5 million for a condo in the One Water Street building will have to brave the harsh Okanagan sun if they want to enjoy their huge patio after the building's strata banned patio umbrellas.
Lucie says she's never seen so few people during the Okanagan tourist season since she moved here almost a decade ago.