Vernon on the Move

AUGUST MARKET STATS ARE OUT! 📊

Wildfire activity had a significant impact on real estate activity across the Okanagan and Shuswap/Revelstoke regions in August, with sales and new listings both lower than last year. Despite the slowdown in activity, single-family benchmark prices increased across the Okanagan, with the region continuing to see varied market conditions.

Here’s a little breakdown:

• Last month's sales were 13.4% fewer than a year before.
• There were 17.9% fewer homes listed than the previous year.
• The benchmark price for single-family homes was $748,400.

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August 2026: Central, North, South Okanagan Real Estate Market in August compared to the same month last year, apart from the Shuswap/Revelstoke region that saw a decrease of 0.5%, coming in at $748,400.

PRICE REDUCTION! $299,900

#136, 415 Commonwealth Road, Kelowna, BC, V4V 1P4

Lovely private lot with great amenity access, which includes a well-maintained 2005 park model in popular Holiday Park Resort. If you’re ready to stop worrying about home and yard maintenance but still want all the benefits of nearby entertainment such as pools, pickleball, paddleboarding, biking on the rail trail, a convenient restaurant, and much more, this is the property for you! This well-maintained park model home includes a large four-seasons sunroom/living room with forced air heat, a spacious open kitchen and dining room area, a good-sized primary bedroom, a full bathroom, a deck off the kitchen for barbecuing, and a yard that only requires your enjoyment! An added bonus is that all appliances are new within the last five years. Just minutes to the Kelowna International Airport, shopping in Lake Country, and multiple lakes: Kalamalka, Okanagan, and Wood Lake, it's all so close. Come view this excellent Okanagan property today!

#136, 415 Commonwealth Road, Kelowna, BC, V4V 1P4 | 10361872 | Dan Reinhardt & Associates Lovely private lot with great amenity access, which includes a well-maintained 2005 park model in popular Holiday Park Resort. If you’re ready to stop worrying about home and yard maintenance but still want all the benefits of nearby entertainment such as pools, pickleball, paddleboarding, biking ...

The right-sized home can be the most freeing move you'll ever make. ✨ Whether it's less upkeep, a better location, or simply a fresh start — downsizing often opens more doors than it closes.

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Vernon is on the move, and so is our August newsletter! 🏡☀️

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August newsletter Welcome to our newsletter. Here you will find the latest real estate news and stats for your area. If you would like more information about market conditions in your community, or have any other real estate related questions, please contact us. We would be happy to meet with you to see how we can he...

Still on the fence about buying? 🤔 You might be closer to ready than you think.

One sign that often gets overlooked: even with high interest rates, a portion of every mortgage payment builds your own equity. Every rent payment builds someone else's. And if you're itching to renovate, personalize, or finally just make a space your own 🔨 that's a sign worth paying attention to too.

The full article walks through 6 signs it could be time to make the move. Head to link below!

Curious where you stand? Reach out and let's talk through it. 📩

6 Signs It Could Be Time to Buy a Home Wondering when might be the right time to buy a home? Here are some signs that might indicate it's time to look for your dream home.

JULY MARKET STATS ARE OUT! 📊

The Interior real estate market remained steady in July, with sales closely matching last year's pace and inventory continuing to support balanced market conditions. 🏡 While new listings were lower than a year ago, the market continued to show stability across the region.

Here’s a little breakdown:

• Residential sales were 2.2% lower than a year ago.
• New residential listings were down 12.1% year over year.
• The benchmark price for a single-family home was $1,072,400.

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July 2026: Central, North, South Okanagan Real Estate Market The Association region recorded 1,496 residential sales in July, down from 1,547 in June and slightly down 2.2% compared to the same time last year.

PRICE REDUCTION! $1,049,900

#31, 595 Vineyard Way N, Vernon, BC, V1H 2M2

Welcome to your Okanagan dream home, perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking panoramic lake, valley, & city views. This beautifully finished 3-bedrm, 3-bath residence offers a seamless blend of luxury, comfort, & low-maintenance living in one of Vernon’s most desirable hillside communities. The bright, open-concept main level features a stunning kitchen with quartz counter tops, high-end matte white appliances, a large island for entertaining, and expansive windows framing the views. Step out to the deck—perfect for morning coffee or evening sunsets. You'll love the spacious living room and dining room for relaxing in after a full day of activities. Upstairs, the primary retreat offers a private escape with a spa-like ensuite including heated floors and its own patio. The lower level is built for entertaining, with a large family room, 2 bedrms & complete with a media room wired for Dolby surround sound & a wet bar with stainless appliances, including dishwasher. Basement is also plumbed for in-floor heating. Walk out to your backyard oasis featuring a newer Jacuzzi hot tub and professionally landscaped, low-maintenance yard. Additional highlights include a 6’ linear gas fireplace, quartz counters throughout, luxury tile flooring on all levels, & a 12’ x 12’ sunshade on the primary patio. Located in a sought-after hillside community offering an 18-hole Fred Couples signature golf course, high-end dining, & year-round virtual golf—this is Okanagan living at its finest.

#31, 595 Vineyard Way N, Vernon, BC, V1H 2M2 | 10384238 | Dan Reinhardt & Associates Welcome to your Okanagan dream home, perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking panoramic lake, valley, & city views. This beautifully finished 3-bedrm, 3-bath residence offers a seamless blend of luxury, comfort, & low-maintenance living in one of Vernon’s most desirable hillside communities. T...

Before falling in love with a listing, it pays to ask the right questions. 🏡 How long has it been on the market? What's included? Are there any known issues? A little due diligence goes a long way.

Reach out anytime — helping buyers navigate the process is what this is all about.

Picking a paint colour is harder than it looks — and according to interior designers, most people make the same mistake. 🎨

The biggest one? Choosing a colour before considering the room's fixed elements like flooring, cabinetry, and lighting. Paint should be the last decision, not the first.

The full article linked below walks through exactly how to get it right.

Thinking about refreshing your space before listing? 📲 Get in touch!

How to Choose a Paint Color You Won’t Regret, According to Interior Designers Interior designers share how to choose the right paint color for your home, from testing swatches and evaluating light to coordinating with finishes, materials, and surrounding rooms for a cohesive, long-lasting look you'll love.