June 16, 2026 · Video
The City of Kelowna's 2026 citizen survey just came out, and the numbers around safety stood out to me. I break down what's behind a string of recent Rutland crime stories, what the data actually says, and what it means if you're buying in the area.
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June 12, 2026 · Video
Condo sales in the Central Okanagan jumped sharply in May, even as listings stay elevated and prices hold steady. I walk through the numbers by bedroom count, days on market, and what they tell buyers and sellers right now.
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June 10, 2026 · Video
Buying new construction in Kelowna isn't as risk-free as it might feel in the show suite. I walk through the GST and property transfer tax rules, the inspection myth, and the appraisal gap that's catching pre-sale buyers off guard in 2026.
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June 8, 2026 · Video
Kelowna's unemployment rate climbed to 9% in May, the highest in the country, marking four straight months of increases. I look at what's behind the numbers and what it means, and doesn't yet mean, for the local housing market.
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June 5, 2026 · Video
I expected 2026 to beat 2025 for home sales, but the May numbers tell a different story. I break down sales, listings, and pricing trends across the Central Okanagan and what they mean heading into summer.
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June 3, 2026 · Video
Not every Kelowna home is equally easy to sell right now. I go through seven property types, from small investor-style condos to former grow-ops, that are facing a smaller buyer pool and longer days on market in today's environment.
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June 1, 2026 · Video
As of June 1st, Kelowna secured an exemption letting short-term rentals operate as a principal use on certain rezoned properties. I map out where the eligible buildings are and what a few of them look like on the market today.
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May 29, 2026 · Video
Vernon's market is still favouring buyers overall, but single-family homes and townhomes are showing more strength than the condo segment. Here's how the April numbers broke down by property type.
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May 26, 2026 · Video
More Kelowna buyers are second-guessing their purchase after closing day. I go through the most common reasons for buyer's remorse I see locally, and how to avoid landing in the same spot.
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May 21, 2026 · Video
Penticton's market is still favouring buyers, but single-family homes, townhomes, and condos are each telling a different story this spring. Here's the April breakdown for the South Okanagan.
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May 15, 2026 · Video
I expected the spring townhome market to outperform 2025, but the April numbers shifted that outlook again. Here's what's happening with sales, listings, and pricing in the Kelowna townhome segment.
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