South Okanagan Real Estate

Buying in the South Okanagan During Wildfire Season: 9 Things to Check Before You Choose a Home

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South Okanagan hillside home with lake view during dry summer wildfire season

🔥 SOUTH OKANAGAN BUYER GUIDE Buying in the South Okanagan During Wildfire Season: 9 Things to Check Before You Choose a Home The view can be beautiful and the lifestyle can be incredible. But in July and August, smart buyers also ask practical questions about smoke, insurance, access, landscaping, construction, HVAC, and neighbourhood fit. July … Read more

South Okanagan Cost of Living: The Hidden Home Costs Buyers Should Budget For

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Okanagan family reviewing household costs in a bright kitchen with lake and hills in the background

💸 SOUTH OKANAGAN BUYER GUIDE South Okanagan Cost of Living: The Hidden Home Costs Buyers Should Budget For The mortgage payment is only one line. If you are moving to Penticton, Summerland, Oliver, or Osoyoos, these are the practical housing costs that quietly shape your monthly life. June 30, 2026·8 min read·Rico Manazza Most relocation … Read more

Moving to the South Okanagan? The Summer Heat Test Every Buyer Should Do First

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Shaded South Okanagan patio in summer with lake and hillside views

☀️ SOUTH OKANAGAN BUYER GUIDE The Summer Heat Test Every South Okanagan Buyer Should Do Before They Fall in Love Lake days, patios, long evenings, and vineyard views are real. So are west-facing windows, hot upstairs bedrooms, irrigation realities, and patios nobody uses after 4 PM. June 16, 2026·8 min read·Rico Manazza South Okanagan summer … Read more

Open House This Saturday in Penticton — 103-277 Yorkton Avenue (1–3 PM)

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Front entrance of 103-277 Yorkton Avenue Penticton condo open house March 14

Key Takeaways 📅 Open House: Saturday March 14, 1:00–3:00 PM — no appointment needed 📍 103-277 Yorkton Avenue, Penticton — central location, mountain views 🏡 1,168 sq ft · 2 bed · 2 bath · gas fireplace · hardwood floors · granite kitchen 💰 Listed at $442,500 — move-in ready, nothing to do 📞 Questions? … Read more

Pet-Friendly Townhomes in Oliver, BC — Full Breakdown

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Riccardo Manazza pointing at Oliver BC townhomes for sale — pet friendly homes from $200K to $650K — eXp Realty South Okanagan

Home › Blog › Pet-Friendly Townhomes in Oliver BC Real Estate Guide • Oliver, BC • February 2026 Pet-Friendly Townhomes in Oliver, BC — Full Breakdown Most buyers focus on price — but in a strata, pet rules can make or break your decision. I break down every listing, strata rule, and location score so … Read more

How the Trump Administration’s Actions Could Impact South Okanagan Real Estate

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Real estate, South Okanagan, Osoyoos, Hedley Princeton, Balancing Real estate investment.

Introduction: The recent announcement of potential U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports is causing ripples across various sectors, including real estate in the South Okanagan. With economic uncertainty looming, a weakened Canadian dollar, and rising property assessments, local businesses and homeowners alike may soon feel the effects. But how exactly does this impact the real estate … Read more