Melissa Hole

Is Kamloops a Good Place to Invest in a Rental Property?

Posted on Oct 29, 2026

As affordability pushes investors to look beyond BC’s biggest cities, Kamloops keeps coming up as a market worth a closer look. It’s mid-sized, steadily growing, and known for a persistently tight rental market. But is it actually a good place to buy a rental property? The honest answer is that Kamloops has genuinely strong fundamentals for a long...

Should You Sell Your Home Over the Holidays, or Wait Until Spring?

Posted on Oct 22, 2026

It’s one of the most common questions sellers ask as the year winds down: is it smarter to list your Kamloops home now, through the holiday and winter season, or hold off until the busier spring market? Both paths have real advantages, and the right answer depends on your situation, not a one-size-fits-all rule. Here’s an honest comparison to help...

Buying a Condo or Townhome in Kamloops: What to Know About Strata

Posted on Oct 14, 2026

Condos and townhomes are among the most popular choices in Kamloops, whether you’re a first-time buyer getting into the market or an empty nester looking to downsize into something lower-maintenance. Most of these properties come with something a detached house doesn’t: a strata. Buying into a strata is a bit different from buying a standalone home...

Fall 2026 Kamloops Market Update: Steady Ground Heading Into Year-End

Posted on Sep 28, 2026

As the season turns and we head toward the end of the year, it's a good moment to check in on where the Kamloops market actually stands. After a strong spring and early summer, activity cooled over the warmer months, partly due to a challenging wildfire season across the Interior. Yet through it all, Kamloops has held remarkably steady: prices are...

Budget-Friendly Upgrades That Boost Your Home's Value

Posted on Sep 16, 2026

You don't need a full renovation to add real value to your home. In today's Kamloops market, where buyers compare everything online and pay close attention to value, small, smart improvements can make a big difference, both in how quickly your home sells and in the price it commands. The best part is that many of the highest-impact upgrades cost su...

How to Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time

Posted on Sep 08, 2026

For most people moving within Kamloops or the surrounding areas, whether upsizing for a growing family or downsizing for the next chapter, there's one question that causes the most stress: do I buy my new home first, or sell my current one first? Trying to line up both transactions can feel like a high-wire act. The good news is that there are prov...