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Coldwell Banker Executives Realty Serving: Abbotsford, Castlegar/Kootenays, Enderby, Kamloops, Kelowna/Lake Country, Salmon Arm, Sicamous, Maple Ridge, Revelstoke, Vernon and White Rock

4842 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road$2,999,800MLS® 10398604 A remarkable waterfront estate offering two south-facing homes on...
08/30/2026

4842 Sunnybrae Canoe Point Road
$2,999,800
MLS® 10398604

A remarkable waterfront estate offering two south-facing homes on 2.13 acres with approximately 330 feet of pristine Shuswap Lake frontage.

Designed to embrace the panoramic lake and mountain views, the contemporary main residence features expansive windows, generous decks, multiple outdoor living areas and beautifully landscaped grounds. A private 769 sq. ft. guest house provides comfortable accommodation for extended family and visitors.

The property also includes an impressive two-storey shop, additional workshop and detached garage. At the water’s edge, enjoy a sandy beach, private dock, swim platform, lakeside firepit and hot tub—an exceptional setting for long summer days and evenings beneath the stars.

Minutes from Herald Provincial Park, Margaret Falls and Sunnybrae Winery, with Blind Bay and Salmon Arm a short drive away.

William Hubbard, REALTOR®
250-550-4221
[email protected]
Coldwell Banker Executives Realty
Hubbard Real Estate Group

Allison King, REALTOR®
250-515-2919
[email protected]
Coldwell Banker Executives Realty
Hubbard Real Estate Group

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY | VERNON, BCA Fine Kettle O’ Fish has been a trusted name in Vernon since 1983. This profitable and...
08/29/2026

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY | VERNON, BC

A Fine Kettle O’ Fish has been a trusted name in Vernon since 1983. This profitable and well-established fresh seafood market and take-out deli offers an exceptional selection of fresh and frozen seafood, prepared meals, sushi and custom catering.

Featuring a full-service commercial kitchen, recently replaced and added equipment, a lease in place and a strong rate of return, this is an outstanding opportunity to acquire one of Vernon’s premium seafood businesses.

$449,000 | MLS® 10376789
Sellers prefer an asset sale.

William Hubbard, REALTOR®
250-550-4221
[email protected]
TheBCHomes.com

08/28/2026

⭐️⭐️New Listing⭐️⭐️
📍1401 737 Leon Avenue, Kelowna
🏠 MLS®10396434

1401–737 Leon Avenue presents a rare penthouse opportunity in Executive House, ideally positioned in the heart of downtown Kelowna. Offering approximately 1,603 sf of thoughtfully designed living space, this exceptional 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom residence combines generous proportions, privacy & panoramic views of the city & Okanagan Lake. Expansive windows fill the home with natural light while showcasing the surrounding skyline, lake and valley. A year-round sunroom & 215 sf deck extends the living area & creates an inviting setting for morning coffee, quiet relaxation or entertaining guests in every season. The residence has benefited from many upgrades, enhancing both its comfort & contemporary appeal. A particularly valuable feature is the inclusion of 3 parking spaces. This is a well-established concrete-and-steel building known for its solid construction and convenient central location. Residents enjoy access to desirable amenities, including a fitness centre and outdoor swimming pool. From this address, downtown restaurants, shopping, cultural attractions, parks and the waterfront are all within easy reach. With its freshly painted penthouse position, impressive views, substantial interior space & exceptional parking allocation, this home offers a distinctive combination of lifestyle & practicality. It is an excellent choice for buyers seeking a spacious full-time residence, an elegant downtown retreat or a lock-and-leave home near Okanagan Lake.

For More Information:
Glenn Szabo Glenn Szabo
Personal Real Estate Corporation
Telephone: 250-307-1101
Coldwell Banker Executives Realty
MLS®10396434

SHOULD THE BAN ON FOREIGN BUYER'S GO OR STAY? Canada's federal ban on foreign purchases of residential real estate is cu...
08/28/2026

SHOULD THE BAN ON FOREIGN BUYER'S GO OR STAY?

Canada's federal ban on foreign purchases of residential real estate is currently scheduled to expire January 1, 2027.

Will the government allow it to expire? More importantly, should they?
I believe this deserves a much bigger discussion.

Logically, restrictions on foreign purchasing should have their greatest impact in markets that have historically attracted significant international investment and immigration. The two obvious examples are Toronto and Vancouver, Canada's two largest economies. To some extent, housing markets across the rest of the country are also influenced by what happens in these two major markets.

Look at what has happened to available inventory since the ban came in.
Compared with the extremely tight market of 2021, active housing inventory has increased approximately:
Toronto: +168%
Vancouver: +67%

Those are enormous increases in the number of homes available to buyers—and additional inventory was desperately needed.

Now look at prices.

From their 2022 peaks, residential values have declined approximately:
Toronto: -24.8%
Vancouver: -20.8%

That doesn't mean the same thing has happened everywhere in Canada. Some markets have remained relatively flat, while others have actually increased.
It also certainly doesn't mean the foreign buyer ban caused these corrections by itself.

This is where I think much of the commentary about real estate in the press misses something I call the VECTOR PRINCIPLE.

There is never just one force determining the direction of a real estate market.

Think of the market as being pushed and pulled by numerous vectors, each operating in a different direction and with a different magnitude:
• Interest rates
• Employment
• Immigration and population growth
• Housing inventory
• Consumer confidence
• Affordability
• Economic growth
• Domestic government policy
• Foreign government policy and global events
• Taxes and regulation
• Availability of credit
• Investor activity

The ultimate direction of the real estate market is the sum of all of those forces/vectors.

I have been tracking Canadian Real Estate Statistics for roughly 30 years, and both Toronto and Vancouver markets have historically been remarkably resilient. By 2022, however, they had become severely overheated and a correction was badly needed.

That correction has now been substantial.

I am not suggesting that the foreign buyer ban single-handedly caused inventory to rise or prices to fall. Interest rates alone have obviously been an enormous force during this period.

What I am suggesting is that the foreign buyer ban has been one significant vector among many, particularly in Toronto and Vancouver.

And if we remove that vector on January 1, 2027, what happens next?

Should Canada extend the foreign buyer ban—or is it time to let it expire?

I'd be interested to hear what you think.

William Hubbard
Owner / Broker
Coldwell Banker Executives Realty
TheBCHomes.com

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08/28/2026

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MLS® 103712663111 Agnew Road, Vernon$4,200,000Set on 14.73 acres in Bella Vista, this remarkable Okanagan vineyard prope...
08/27/2026

MLS® 10371266
3111 Agnew Road, Vernon
$4,200,000

Set on 14.73 acres in Bella Vista, this remarkable Okanagan vineyard property offers panoramic city, valley, mountain and lake views.

The property features an established, fully irrigated vineyard, a former events building with a permitted capacity of 150 people, upper-level accommodation and extensive improvements completed between 2006 and 2010. Just minutes from Vernon, it provides exceptional privacy and scenery while remaining close to city amenities.

The property is not currently operating as a winery or events facility.

William Hubbard, REALTOR®
250-550-4221
[email protected]
TheBCHomes.com
Coldwell Banker Executives Realty

Central Okanagan Housing SummaryDetached housingYTD Sales of detached houses down 2 %YTD Absorption up 12 %YTD average d...
08/26/2026

Central Okanagan Housing Summary
Detached housing

YTD Sales of detached houses down 2 %
YTD Absorption up 12 %
YTD average detached house prices same

Central Okanagan is showing signs of slight recovery from downturn in Q1 and Q2. Likely a flat market for the rest of the year.

Central Okanagan Video Review
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k02xAZDEK1s

Coldwell Banker Executives Realty
TheBCHomes.com

Kamloops Housing SummaryDetached housingYTD Sales of detached houses sameYTD Absorption up 6%YTD average detached house ...
08/26/2026

Kamloops Housing Summary
Detached housing

YTD Sales of detached houses same
YTD Absorption up 6%
YTD average detached house prices same
Flat and steady market

Kamloops Video Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZtIF4VFDANs

Coldwell Banker Executives Realty
TheBCHomes.com

North Okanagan Housing SummaryDetached housingYTD Sales of detached houses down 3 %YTD Absorption up 13 %YTD average det...
08/26/2026

North Okanagan Housing Summary
Detached housing

YTD Sales of detached houses down 3 %
YTD Absorption up 13 %
YTD average detached house prices up 5%
North Okanagan seems to be showing signs of recovery. Expect a flat market with some positive metrics for the rest of 2026.

North Okanagan Video Review:
https://lnkd.in/gjj7idyp

Kootenays Housing SummaryDetached housingYTD Sales of detached houses down 12 %YTD Absorption down 11 %YTD average detac...
08/26/2026

Kootenays Housing Summary
Detached housing

YTD Sales of detached houses down 12 %
YTD Absorption down 11 %
YTD average detached house prices SAME

The Kootenays while showing signs of revival in Q1 and Q2 seems to be flattening. The area will likely stay flat for the rest of the year.

Kootenays Video Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpOpwWb2K6A&t=5s

Coldwell Banker Executives Realty
TheBCHomes.com

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