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Resort-Style Real Estate Gains Ground in the Okanagan Valley

April 03, 2025

The Okanagan Valley has long been prized for its breathtaking views, laid-back lifestyle, and four-season appeal. But as more homebuyers search for a retreat that offers permanence and not just a vacation, the region is seeing a shift. High-end resort-style communities are redefining the standard of

Home Buying

What to Know About Warranties When Buying a Pre-Sale Home

3 years

Just as each homebuyer should have a thorough understanding of their mortgage and home insurance, so too should they know how the warranty for their pre-sale home purchase functions. In British Columbia, any new home built by a licensed residential builder must be covered by third-party home

Home Buying

Opportunities for Customization When Purchasing Your Pre-Sale Home

3 years

One of the largest upsides to choosing a pre-sale development over a re-sale home is the chance to tailor it to your tastes and preferences, without the hassle and cost of renovations. The trend toward homebuyer customization has increased in recent years, with developers providing more and more

Market Insights

FRASER VALLEY JANUARY 2022 PRE-SALE PULSE

3 years

December Real Estate Market Data & Insights THIS EPISODE IS NOW AVAILABLE IN AUDIO Listen on your favourite audio streaming platform: Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio In 2022’s first episode of the Fraser Valley edition of the Presale Pulse President of MLA Canada Ryan Lalonde, and

Market Insights

January 2022 Pre-Sale Pulse

3 years

December Real Estate Market Data & Insights THIS EPISODE IS NOW AVAILABLE IN AUDIO Listen on your favourite audio streaming platform: Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio "2021 set new records in sales transactions and benchmark pricing and yet the storyline continues to be the lack of supply

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Urban Infrastructure's Influence on Pre-Sale Development

3 years

Thoughtful urban design and infrastructure are often front-of-mind for home buyers. When you’re deciding on a new neighbourhood, its walkability, commute times, and the distance to shops, services, employment, education, recreation, and other factors will impact your daily life. This is where public

Market Insights

Predicted Demand For Luxury Real Estate and High-End Design

3 years

Activity in the real estate market has experienced a significant resurgence after reaching a low point three years ago. Much of the current lack of supply and corresponding inflated property prices are attributable to the 2017 to 2019 government-led slump, causing many developers to hit the pause

Home Buying

What pre-sale homebuyers should check for during a deficiency walkthrough

3 years

A pre-sale home is the perfect fit for homebuyers who prefer a brand new, ‘move-in-ready’ home with personalized interior design accents. It’s crucial to understand the process of buying a pre-sale home so that it runs smoothly and all surprises are avoided. This guide will focus on the key things

Home Buying

Pre-Sale Advantages for Downsizers

3 years

Less space, more benefits There can be many advantages to downsizing that are often overlooked when initially considering it as your next move, whether it be for retirement, or because your children have now left their nest. Although moving from a single family home to a condo or townhome can feel

Market Insights

The Rise of the Fraser Valley

3 years

Though often referred to as a secondary market, the Fraser Valley and surrounding communities is experiencing a boom unlike any other time in history thanks to a number of factors, including the ongoing pandemic, the resulting untethering from the traditional office, and rapidly evolving