Entries by Keith Watts

China’s market turmoil – Will it impact BC real estate?

As with any economic debate there are always opposing opinions. The Chinese stock market began the year with wild fluctuations and considerable losses that triggered an automatic shut down at one point. This may lead Chinese Investors to move their assets into markets not affected by the Chinese currency. According to Scotia bank Economics Vice […]

Kelowna Real Estate Listings – MLS® benefits for buyers

Kelowna Real Estate Listings are the primary source of information to you as a purchaser looking to purchase real estate. The Kelowna MLS® system is designed to be a collective of listings from most of the REALTORS® in the Okanagan. Kelowna Real Estate Listings – What is excluded from the MLS® The exclusions would be […]

Kelowna Real Estate Review

At this time of the year, Kelowna Real Estate reflection is a natural focus. We all have different things that are important to us and different priorities but as the Christmas season gains momentum, let’s see if we can keep our wits about us and remember what is truly important in our world. Help where […]

Canadian home sales ease in September

Thu, 10/15/2015 – 09:00 Ottawa, ON, October 15, 2015 – According to statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national home sales activity eased in September 2015 from the month before. Ottawa, ON, October 15, 2015 – According to statistics released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national home sales […]

Canadian home sales little changed in August

Tue, 09/15/2015 – 09:00 Ottawa, ON, September 15, 2015 – According to statistics1 released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national home sales activity posted a small month-over-month increase in August 2015. Ottawa, ON, September 15, 2015 –According to statistics1 released today by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), national home sales activity posted […]

CREA Updates Resale Housing Forecast

Tue, 09/15/2015 – 08:58 Ottawa, ON, September 15, 2015 – The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has updated its forecast for home sales activity via the Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) Systems of Canadian real estate Boards and Associations for 2015 and 2016. Ottawa, ON, September 15, 2015 – The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) has […]

Bank of Canada keeps rates on hold

Thu, 09/10/2015 – 12:47 The Bank of Canada announced on September 9th, 2015 that it was keeping its trend-setting target overnight lending rate at 0.5 per cent. The Bank of Canada announced on September 9th, 2015 that it was keeping its trend-setting target overnight lending rate at 0.5 per cent. Little has changed since the […]