Real Estate Blog

March sees strong start, then tapers off for Spring Break

Posted on Apr 05, 2024

Residential real estate market activity in March cooled during spring break and Easter vacations, reports the Association of Interior REALTORS® (the Association). 

A total of 977 residential unit sales were recorded across the Association region in March coming in above February’s 810 units sold yet down 22% in sales compared to March 2023. “Despite...

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Local Residential Real Estate Market Inventory on the Rise

Posted on Mar 05, 2024 in Market Statistics

Residential real estate market activity is heating up heading into the typically bustling spring and summer market, reports the Association of Interior REALTORS® (the Association). 

February Sales

A total of 810 residential unit sales were recorded across the Association region in February coming in above January’s 603 units sold, yet down a moderate...

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Exciting Changes for First Time Buyers

Posted on Feb 26, 2024

Are you ready to take the leap into homeownership? We've got some fantastic news just for you! We understand that buying your first home is a significant milestone, and we're thrilled to introduce some new changes that will make your journey even more rewarding.

Enhanced Affordability

Effective April 1, 2024, the first-time home buyers' Property Tran...

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High Interest Rates Continues to Chill Local Residential Real Estate Markets

Posted on Jan 04, 2024 in Market Statistics

Residential real estate market sales activity for December cooled as high interest rates continued to impact the real estate market, reports the Association of Interior REALTORS® (the Association).

A total of 528 residential unit sales were recorded across the Association region in December coming in below November’s 813 units sold and representing...

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How BC's New Zoning Laws are Reshaping Urban Living

Posted on Dec 26, 2023 in Industry Interest

A photo of Canada's skyline and high-rise buildings.

BC has introduced regulations for short-term rentals, aiming to solve local housing needs. These regulations may revolutionize how cities are structured, and homes are built. Consequently, they will also affect BC's Tourism Industry, as well as the housing market, as it further inhibits Property Owners' ability to use their property as they see fit...

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Local Residential Real Estate Market Dampened by Interest Rates

Posted on Nov 07, 2023 in Market Statistics

Residential real estate market sales are below average for October as high interest rates continue to dampen market activity, reports the Association of Interior REALTORS® (the Association).

Inventory 


A total of 977 residential unit sales were recorded across the Association region in October marking a slight increase over September’s 977 units sold...

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