Older Home or Newer Build in the South Okanagan? 10 Tradeoffs Buyers Should Understand

Older character home and newer build in a South Okanagan neighbourhood near the lake

๐Ÿก SOUTH OKANAGAN BUYER GUIDE Older Home or Newer Build in the South Okanagan? 10 Tradeoffs Buyers Should Understand In Penticton, Summerland, Oliver, Osoyoos, and the surrounding communities, the right home is not always the newest one. Sometimes the older house has the yard, location, and character. Sometimes the newer build saves you years of … Read more

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

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

๐Ÿ”ฅ 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 Homebuyer’s Guide: 7 Must-Knows and Do

My name is Rico, and Iโ€™m a REALTORยฎ with eXp Realty. Iโ€™m also a financial advisor, helping people create the life of their dreams. Why Choose the Okanagan? Let me share a bit about myself. I moved to the Okanagan in 2010, right after the Vancouver Winter Olympics. At the time, I was a contractor … Read more