What the March 18 Bank of Canada Decision Means for South Okanagan Buyers

  Market Update By Riccardo Manazza · March 17, 2026 · 8 min read Tomorrow morning at 9:45 a.m. Eastern, the Bank of Canada will announce its third interest rate decision of 2026. For anyone watching the South Okanagan housing market — whether you're a first-time buyer in Penticton, a retiree eyeing

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Is Spring 2026 Finally the Right Time to Buy in the South Okanagan?

Buyer Guides  ·  South Okanagan Real Estate Is Spring 2026 Finally the Right Time to Buy in the South Okanagan? By Riccardo Manazza  ·  March 10, 2026  ·  10 min read Spring has officially arrived in the South Okanagan — and if you've been sitting on the fence about buying a home, this might be the

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When Pre-Construction Deals Fail, Who Pays?

Contracts & Consumer Protection When Pre-Construction Deals Fail, Who Pays? By Riccardo Manazza · REALTOR® with eXp Realty · South Okanagan  |  March 7, 2026 Picture this: you put down a $40,000 deposit on a pre-construction townhome in the South Okanagan. The developer breaks ground. You wait eight

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Renting vs. Buying in the South Okanagan: What the 2026 Numbers Actually Tell You

Buyer Guide · Market Insight Renting vs. Buying in the South Okanagan: What the 2026 Numbers Actually Tell You By Riccardo Manazza  ·  REALTOR® with eXp Realty  ·  March 2, 2026 National headlines love a simple story. "Renting is smarter." Or: "Stop throwing money away on rent." The truth — especial

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