West Kelowna Real Estate News!

Welcome to the Shield Real Estate Blog. This is the place to visit when you want the latest West Kelowna real estate news. I share monthly tips on a variety of local real estate topics. Everything from what the market statistics mean to how to amp up your curb appeal! Anything I can share to help you prepare your home and yourself for a potential sale is here. Along with what buyers can expect when they want to purchase a West Kelowna home for sale.

Additionally, I love to keep my customers up to date with information about recent listings and solds on my Facebook page. Staying social is a great way to keep my finger on the pulse of the market. It’s also a great way to keep my customers informed! You never know when it will be time to buy or sell a home, but at least you know who your real estate agent in West Kelowna should be!

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the highlands at shannon lake

Living in a gated community in West Kelowna provides tons of perks to busy homeowners. By choosing to occupy a home in a place like The Highlands, you can avoid doing many household chores. Get all the perks that come with a stratified community in the beautiful Okanagan Valley! The Highlands of Shannon Lake is perfect for anyone looking to maximize their spare time. Follow along below to learn more about what a home in The Highlands can offer for you. 

Why live in The Highlands Gated Community in West Kelowna?

Choosing to live in The Highlands is a great decision. This well-kept community is located in Shannon Lake and there are approximately 80 single-family detached homes. All of the houses were constructed between 2008-2019. In addition, homes in The Highlands are 2 stories with the number of bedrooms ranging from 3-5. Furthermore, most homes in this community offer stunning views of Okanagan Lake, the valley, and surrounding golf courses. 

The commute from The Highlands to West Kelowna and Kelowna is short. There is also easy access to public transport and surrounding grocery stores. Moreover, there are no age or pet restrictions in The Highlands gated community in West Kelowna. Rentals are available to those who would prefer to rent a home in The Highlands. In addition, strata fees are about $85 per month and include a wide range of services. These services include a contingency reserve, management, road maintenance, and snow removal. Each home in the community has a low-maintenance yard to ensure that you can minimize time spent doing household chores. Another amenity of living in The Highlands is the nearby Shannon Lake Golf Course!

If you are interested in buying a home in a gated community in West Kelowna, contact me today! I’d be happy to provide you with more information about gated communities in the area. Additionally, be sure to check out the other articles about condos in the area and stay tuned to my blog to learn more about other gated communities in West Kelowna. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns about a property in the area. I look forward to working with you soon!

josh miko west kelowna real estate sales

Before the new year, we wrote about several West Kelowna condos and developments. For instance, Terravita and Sundance Ridge. Continuing with that theme, we wanted to spotlight another amazing condo in the West Kelowna area. The building that we will be featuring this month is called Eagle Terrace. It is yet another condo near the Shannon Lake golf course. Which, is perfect for anyone looking to spend their summer golfing and exploring the outdoors. For more information on Eagle Terrace, continue reading below.

Eagle Terrace is the Perfect West Kelowna Condo!

Eagle Terrace has homes that provide spacious, open-concept layouts. Many of these units have large balconies to ensure you can entertain your guests in the best of the Okanagan weather. Enjoy having a barbeque with friends and family during the summer, or get a hot tub and have a soak in the cold winter months. The view from the expansive windows and balconies will guarantee that you never get bored of waking up in Eagle Terrace! 

Furthermore, the suites have high ceilings and modern finishings to make you feel at home. Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and crown mouldings. The exterior of the building is reminiscent of a west coast lodge, with large cedar beams and shaker siding. 

These West Kelowna condos are in close proximity to several everyday amenities. For example, grocery stores, department stores, hardware stores, shopping, and restaurants. In addition, Eagle Terrace is located adjacent to the Shannon Lake golf course, making it the perfect summer home base. Relax and have fun playing a round of golf and then grabbing a bite to eat at one of the local restaurants or wineries. Living in a condo like Eagle Terrace puts you straight into the heart of Okanagan wine country

Eagle Terrace allows one cat or dog allowed. However, there are some restrictions on these conditions. The building is heated with natural gas and forced air and cooled with central air conditioning. Additionally, the flooring is hardwood and carpet. Monthly maintenance fees do apply in this building. 

Purchase West Kelowna Condos Today!

For more information on purchasing West Kelowna condos like Eagle Terrace, contact me today! I’d be happy to help you find a condo that matches your needs. Feel free to reach out with any questions about buying a property in this area. I look forward to working with you in the near future.

josh miko west kelowna real estate sales

2022 is finally here, and the real estate market seems to be a hot topic of discussion for many citizens in Canada. West Kelowna houses have been selling for a pretty penny as of late. The seller’s market continues to reign strong across most provinces in the country. Additionally, housing prices are steadily increasing as sellers negotiate for the highest price possible for their property. 

In British Columbia, there were over 6,800 residential sales in December of 2021. The average sale price for a home in the province during the past month was a cool $1,033,179. Thus, indicating a 22.7% increase year-over-year. The demand for real estate in provinces such as British Columbia remains high. There is very little inventory available throughout the nation. Many provinces are struggling to keep up with the rate of consumption. In turn, this is creating even less affordable housing for citizens across the country. The lack of affordability is a major concern for many residents in British Columbia and in other provinces. Especially, with mortgage stress test rates increasing last June. Finding a sufficient place to live is very difficult for low-income citizens and first-time buyers. 

Assessment values were another talking point this January. Many families received their assessments in early January and found the new value of their home a little shocking. Most properties in the Okanagan shot up a whopping 30% in value. BC Assessment is encouraging those whose properties were affected by the wildfires and floods to reach out to them before the month ends. This is to help you get a better understanding of your property value after such a tumultuous summer and fall. 

Sell West Kelowna Houses Today!

If you are interested in selling your home, please reach out to me as soon as possible. Seller’s stand to make a decent profit on the property at the given moment. For more information on the current market conditions contact me today. I’d be happy to help you gain a better understanding of how to go about selling your home during this time. I look forward to working with you soon!