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Central Okanagan real estate has slowest August since 2011
Kelowna realtor Scott Aaltonen says every summer he normally takes at least three groups of…
‘I think it’s wrong:’ Vernon adds another fee to developers building much-needed housing
Amidst a housing crisis, and a push by the province to ease the red tape…
Don’t pay till 2025: Okanagan developers entice renters with freebies
While many people across the Okanagan struggle to find affordable housing those able — or…
BC predator isolated elderly woman from friends and family, then swiped $1M
A BC predator who bilked an elderly and vulnerable senior out of more than $1…
BC sees drop in rental prices but rent still 25% more than 2021
Renting somewhere to live in Canada is 25% more expensive now than it was three…
Why building permit values are down dramatically in Kelowna
Building permit values in Kelowna have gone down dramatically since last year, but that’s in…
Kelowna builder ordered to pay $2,500 for missing water meter
A Kelowna construction company that failed to put a water meter into a strata unit…
Affordable housing coming to Kelowna’s downtown near proposed UBCO campus
Nestled next to the proposed UBC Okanagan downtown campus will be a six-storey, 68-unit affordable…
Kelowna developer wins fight with city over future road to second Okanagan Lake bridge
An Okanagan developer has won a legal battle against the City of Kelowna paving the…
Okanagan, Kamloops real estate sales still lagging
Real estate sales across the Okanagan increased considerably in November compared to this time last…
Mortgage on Kelowna starter home double what most people can afford
The average mortgage payment for a starter home in Kelowna is double what two-thirds of…
Kamloops woman wins legal fight with strata over fence panels
A Kamloops condo owner has had to resort to legal action after her strata refused…
Vernon Paralympian suing housing charity over $60,000 debt
A decorated Vernon Paralympian with three gold medals under her belt is taking legal action…
Property values down across much of Southern Interior: BC Assessment
Property prices across the Southern Interior have largely declined according to the latest figures from…
HELSTON: Don’t believe everything you read
It’s always good to check your facts— especially with a government report.