My notes of optimism, for the Kelowna Real Estate market, last month, continue on an upward trend this month.
I am pleased to say we are continuing to see increasing traffic on listings and this is largely due to increasing numbers of visitors from the Lower Mainland and Alberta, and I am finding it much busier than this time last year.
At our Quail Ridge Office, we are seeing increasing numbers of visitors, even before the golf course opens. (The new greens on the Quail Course are being installed as I write!).
It seems that Clients are back looking for investment properties and they are being particularly drawn to complexes like Pinnacle Pointe, as it is in such close proximity to UBC Okanagan, which is expanding at such a great rate, and it also offers the opportunity of short and long term rentals.
As I speak to colleagues in the Real Estate Industry there is definitely a more positive mood. Forecasts continue to show an increase in sales for the Central Okanagan, however, everyone agrees that prices are likely to remain flat.
As you can see from the March 2011 OMREB figures, we have seen an increase in sales this month, which is to be expected from the seasonal market we experience here in Kelowna.
Central Okanagan Real Estate Stats March 2011
Type Total S Fam Strata Lot Manuf
Mar 11* 325 185 106 18 16
Feb 11 249 142 86 7 14
Jan 11 200 115 66 9 10
Dec 10 157 93 46 10 8
Nov 10 199 117 68 7 7
Mar 10 355 193 119 24 19
*Figures as at close of business of business March 31st, 2011, which may be subject to small change.
If you are getting ready to Buy or Sell.
Sellers - we are about to enter our busiest time of year for visitors to the area, so now is the time to give me a call, to discuss the best strategy for your property. I can then prepare you an up to date Comparable Market Analysis to help set a suitable listing price.
Buyers - It remains a Buyers market here in the Central Okanagan, so now is an excellent time to start looking and make your purchase. Give me a call and I will be happy to help!
For those of you who have friends and family who may be thinking of buying or selling, please feel free to pass on my Newsletter, and as always, I am happy to offer you a referral fee on a successful purchase or sale.
Kind Regards
Trish Cenci
Cell 250 864 1707
