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In B.C.’s ski towns, property prices are getting a ‘Buy Canadian’ boost
As B.C.’s biggest property markets struggle with a persistent downturn, ski destinations in the province are still showing strength thanks to steady demand, low inventory and a boost from the…
AOIR and BC Real Estate Association Call for a Full Legislative Review of the Strata Property Act
Vancouver– February 9, 2026. The Association of Interior REALTORS® (AOIR) and the BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) are asking for a review of the Strata Property Act. “Meaningful reform must…
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B.C. real estate associations renew call for ski resort exemption from foreign buyer ban
Real estate associations in British Columbia are again urging the federal government to exempt several ski resort communities from the foreign buyer ban, saying the rules are unintentionally harming local…
Foreign Buyer Ban Continues to Leave BC Ski Areas Out in the Cold
The Association of Interior REALTORS® (AOIR) and the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) are asking the federal government to exempt several ski resort areas in BC from the Prohibition…
Kootenay real estate sales up 25% year-over-year in December
Kootenay-Boundary real estate sales rose more than 25 per cent year-over-year in December, with 153 homes changing hands compared to the same month in 2024.
Interior real estate market gets close to normal December figures, but not all the way back
The Interior real estate market’s shaky year finished on a strong note in December, as figures neared normal levels to close out 2025.
Kamloops real estate market ends 2025 on a high note
Kamloops real estate wrapped up 2025 with higher December sales and solid market performance, staying near the long-term average as 2026 begins.
Potential buyers and sellers hit the brakes on Kelowna housing market
Kelowna real estate activity slowed more than normal as buyers and sellers hesitate amid high prices and economic uncertainty, local data shows.
Kootenay home sales edge up as broader market slows in November
Kootenay home sales edged up in November even as the broader Interior market slowed into the holiday season, with steady inventory levels heading into 2026.
Real estate sales in Okanagan, Kamloops slump, but prices stay stubborn
Real estate sales in the Okanagan and Kamloops fell while home prices remained stubbornly high, showing mixed market momentum late in the year.
Buyers hold the power as B.C. developers deepen incentives to boost sales
BC developers are offering deeper incentives to attract buyers as market conditions shift, giving buyers more negotiating power and boosting sales activity.
Steady Momentum for Local Residential Real Estate Market
Thompson-Okanagan residential real estate shows steady momentum with balanced sales and stable demand, reflecting resilience in the local housing market.
