Kelowna Area Real Estate Choices And Descriptions

By M Walker


There are many people making the choice to move to the Kelowna, BC area of Canada. So many new arrivals have made the city one of the most rapidly growing population centers in North America. New residents are of retirement age, as well as younger employees. They choose the city because of its mild climate and because of the many things to do and see. The many new residents make staying up with the demand for Kelowna real estate almost impossible.

The market for homes in the area is very overheated due to the rapid influx of people. There is a need to increase the inventory, especially in the last few years. The people moving into the area are looking for comfortable and attractive Kelowna homes, especially in the most desirable areas of the community. The size of the area within the boundaries is larger than other cities with a greater population. This can mean longer commute times and a mixture of neighborhoods.

There are ten major divisions in the city. Within each of the sectors, there are multiple neighborhoods. The most recent estimates of population size are around 120,000, but the numbers are changing so rapidly that they could be much higher. There is a thriving tourism base in the area, thanks to the beautiful Okanagan Valley and the Okanagan Lake as well.

Summer tourism activities in the region include fishing, golf, biking, water sports, hiking, and boating. In the winter season, visitors come to enjoy skiing and other activities at Big White and Silver Star Ski Resorts. Tourism and service industries account for a lot of the employment in this area. Other people moving to the community as retirees who want to pursue an active lifestyle.

Wine production and vineyards are another major source of tourism and industry for the area. Wines have become known on the international market. Many vineyards are located south of Kelowna where the climate is perfect for the highest quality grapes. Another noted business is Sun-Rype bars. In both climate and agricultural focus, the region of BC has been likened to the Napa Valley in California.

The city is located in the southern central part of Canada's Western province of British Columbia. The head of Regional District of Central Okanagan is located within the city. The names come from a native word for "grizzly bear". The metropolitan area is the third-largest in British Columbia Province and the 22nd largest throughout the entire country. The nearby communities of West Kelowna, Lake Country City, Peachland, Summerland, and Penticton are connected geographically in describing the Kelowna market update.

The weather which characterizes the area is generally somewhat dry. The summers are hot, with plenty of sunshine. During the winter season, the weather turns cold and cloudy. There are four separate seasons each year. The moderating influence of Lake Okanagan and the protection of sheltering mountains help to keep the area somewhat warmer that is expected of other Canadian cities.

The Kelowna homes for sale are offered in a variety of styles and price ranges, although they tend to run in the less affordable grouping when compared to other Canadian cities.




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