Useful Information And Tips For Real Estate Buyers MLS Listings, News & Statistics Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:32:40 +0000 en hourly 1 6366713 5 Crucial Insights Renters Should Know Before Buying a Home in Kamloops https://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/5-crucial-insights-renters-should-know-before-buying-a-home-in-kamloops/ Thu, 25 Apr 2024 16:22:56 +0000 https://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=32757 Are you considering making the leap from renting to homeownership in the beautiful city of Kamloops? Transitioning from renting to buying is an exciting milestone, but it comes with its own set of challenges and considerations. To ensure a smooth transition and help you make informed decisions, here are five key insights that renters often wish they had known before [...]

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]]> 32757 7 Compelling Reasons Why Buying a Home Trumps Renting in Kamloops https://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/7-compelling-reasons-why-buying-a-home-trumps-renting-in-kamloops/ Wed, 10 Apr 2024 21:36:00 +0000 https://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=32731 Are you torn between the age-old debate of buying versus renting a home in Kamloops? While renting may offer short-term flexibility, purchasing a home could be a smarter long-term financial move, especially in a thriving city like Kamloops. In this post, we’ll delve into seven compelling reasons why buying a home in Kamloops is a wiser choice compared to renting. [...]

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]]> 32731 Compelling Reasons Why Lower Mainland Residents Love Relocating to Kamloops, BC! https://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/compelling-reasons-why-lower-mainland-residents-love-relocating-to-kamloops-bc/ Sun, 07 Apr 2024 16:29:00 +0000 https://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=32729 Thinking about leaving the hustle and bustle of Lower Mainland behind? Consider the tranquil charm of Kamloops! Here are 5 reasons why this picturesque city is capturing the hearts of those seeking a change: Ready to make the move? Discover why so many Lower Mainland residents are choosing Kamloops as their new home sweet home! Contact us today to learn [...]

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]]> 32729 Investing in Kamloops Real Estate: Changes to the BC Strata Property Act https://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/investing-in-kamloops-real-estate-changes-to-the-bc-strata-property-act/ Thu, 15 Dec 2022 04:50:38 +0000 https://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=30898 Buyers are investing in Kamloops residential properties as rentals. This has been going on for many years. The BC Government recently changed the rules for strata properties in BC. They removed the age and rental restrictions from the bylaws by changing the Strata Property Act. In Kamloops we have a number of very desirable strata developments that investors often want [...]

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]]> 30898 5 Tips for Buying in the Kamloops Buyers Market. https://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/5-tips-for-buying-in-a-buyers-market-information-for-buyers/ Sun, 13 Nov 2022 21:45:00 +0000 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=239 Did you know that the Kamloops real estate market is trending towards a Buyers’ market! This is what we hear from the British Columbia Real Estate Association whose October 2022 statistics release states that provincially we are in a balanced market with some regional variations pushing into Buyers’ market territory. Provincially sales were down 45.8% year over year with active [...]

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]]> 239 New Condo, Strata and Multi-Family Developments in Kamloops https://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/new-condo-strata-and-multi-family-developments-in-kamloops/ Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:06:51 +0000 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=26240 Kamloops has seen a lot of growth over the past few years. This has resulted in a number of new condo, strata and multi-family developments in Kamloops. There is a need for housing throughout the city for current and new residents of the city. Below is a short recap of some of the new townhouse, condo and strata developments in [...]

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]]> 26240 Kamloops Real Estate Age Restricted Adult & Seniors 45+ Living https://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/kamloops-real-estate-seniors-55-living/ Sun, 13 Aug 2017 06:06:44 +0000 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=1731 Kamloops has a number of 45+ adult and seniors living complexes and gated communities. Most Seniors living is comprised of apartment or condominium living although there are a couple of townhouse developments, bare land developments (detached units) and mobile home parks dedicated to the 45+ age group. Here is a list of complexes that specialize in 45+ through to 55+ [...]

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]]> 1731 CMHC to Limit Mortgage Insurance Product Offerings Effective May 30; CMHC Will Stop Offering Mortgage Insurance on Second Homes https://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/cmhc-limit-mortgage-insurance-product-offerings-effective-may-30-cmhc-will-stop-offering-mortgage-insurance-second-homes/ Sun, 27 Apr 2014 16:53:56 +0000 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=12612 This article appeared on CBC.ca on April 26th, 2014.  CMHC to limit mortgage insurance product offerings Effective May 30, CMHC will stop offering mortgage insurance on second homes Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation will no longer offer mortgage insurance on second homes, the crown corporation said on Friday. It will also discontinue selling mortgage insurance to self-employed people without third-party [...]

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]]> 12612 Kamloops Real Estate: Advice on How To Pick a Realtor That Will Work For You https://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/kamloops-real-estate-advice-pick-realtor-work-for-you/ Tue, 04 Jan 2011 17:20:24 +0000 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=5145 In a highly competitive real estate market it can be difficult to determine who the best Real Estate Professional would be for your needs. Currently the Kamloops and District Real Estate Association reports that there are just under 300 member Realtors. I have included some pointers below to help you figure out how to find the right professional for you. [...]

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]]> 5145 Buying Kamloops Real Estate: Costs, Fees, Taxes and Other Expenses https://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/buying-kamloops-real-estate-costs-fees-taxes-other-expenses-2010/ Thu, 30 Dec 2010 07:06:51 +0000 http://www.kamloopsrealestateblog.com/?p=5490 Once you know what kind of mortgage you want and the price of the house you can afford in Kamloops, you should add up all of the other costs involved in buying a home so that you know the true cost of buying your home. When you buy a house, it isn’t only the cost of the house that you [...]

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