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Housing prices still down annually
April 2026: The North Okanagan had 537 housing units listed for sale in March, 2026. The Central Okanagan saw a similar trend to its northern neighbour.
Kamloops real estate shows strong momentum heading into spring 2026
According to the Association of Interior REALTORS®, 152 residential units were sold in Kamloops last month, a slight decline of 3.8% compared to February 2025
Kootenay Residential Real Estate Tempered by Limited Inventory
KELOWNA, B.C. – March 4th, 2026. In the Kootenay and Boundary region, 144 sales were recorded last month, marking a 29.4% decrease compared to February 2025 and up from January’s…
Kamloops Residential Real Estate Market Activity Showing Signs of Improvement
KELOWNA, B.C. – March 4th, 2026. Within the Kamloops and District region, there were 152 residential unit sales recorded last month, up from January’s 90 units sold and marginally down…
Local Residential Real Estate Market Sees Modest Bounce-Back in Sales
KELOWNA, B.C. – March 4th, 2026. In the Okanagan and Shuswap/Revelstoke regions, the benchmark price for single-family homes saw decreases last month in the Central and South Okanagan in year-over-year…
South Peace River Region Real Estate Activity Continues Slow Start to the Year
KELOWNA, B.C. – March 4th, 2026. In the South Peace River region, there was a total of 22 residential unit sales recorded last month marking a 15.4% decrease compared to…
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…
Kootenay home sales slow in January
Residential real estate activity in the Kootenay and Boundary region slowed in January after ending 2025 on relatively steady footing, according to the Association of Interior Realtors.
Local Residential Real Estate Market Saw Softer Start to the Year
KELOWNA, B.C. – February 5th, 2026. Residential real estate activity in January eased off its unusually strong December pace, reports the Association of Interior REALTORS® (the Association). A total of…
Kamloops Residential Real Estate Market Activity Pace Eased in January
KELOWNA, B.C. – February 5th, 2026. Residential real estate activity in January eased off its unusually strong December pace, reports the Association of Interior REALTORS® (the Association). A total of…
Kootenay Residential Real Estate Sees a Softer-Than-Usual January
KELOWNA, B.C. – February 5th, 2026. Residential real estate activity in January eased off its unusually strong December pace, reports the Association of Interior REALTORS® (the Association). A total of…
