With great views of the lake, affordable homes, and close proximity to Vancouver, it’s no wonder why West Kelowna real estate is quickly gaining popularity. This neighbourhood sits right across the lake from Kelowna and, until 2015, was known as Westbank.
West Kelowna is an up and coming city just across Lake Okanagan from Kelowna. Prior to incorporation in 2007 the area was a part of Kelowna and was commonly known as Westbank, and then in 2015 the municipality of West Kelowna became officially classified as a city. Since its incorporation, the city has come into its own and has experienced tremendous growth becoming one of the most populous urban centres in the Okanagan.
Residential options are varied in West Kelowna, with everything from single family homes, townhomes, and condos you’re sure to find something that fits your needs. In West Kelowna you’ll find everything you need, including great schools, fantastic shopping, amazing entertainment, and much, much more. West Kelowna residents can enjoy great economic opportunities, urban conveniences, and year round recreation just a stone’s throw from their front door. Work, live, and play in West Kelowna!
2864 Bentley Road
1875 Scott Crescent
3220 Skyview Lane Unit# 410
2847 Bentley Road
2613 COPPER RIDGE Drive
3240 McGinnis Road
3451 McTaggart Road
3025 Ensign Lane
3475 McIver Road
1247 Menu Road
2390 Tallus Ridge Drive
1515 Pinot Noir Drive
2070 Boucherie Road Unit# 519
1431 Menu Road
3842 Old Okanagan Highway Unit# 4401
4069 Westside Road N
1049 Kelly Drive
West Kelowna is part of School District 23 which includes 16 Elementary Schools, 8 Middle Schools, and 5 Secondary Schools.
Rose Valley Regional Park and Bear Creek Provincial Park both provide numerous hiking, biking, and snowshoeing trails. While the Jim Lind Arena and Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre offer indoor recreation options for the entire family.
West Kelowna is only 10 minutes from Kelowna city centre, has unmatched beach and boat launch access, and enjoys a quieter atmosphere that still has all the shopping, dining, and entertainment you need right at hand.
If you’re a fan of touring, West Kelowna has you covered. From curated winery tours, to Okanagan Lake yacht excursions, and even birds-eye helicopter tours are all on offer on the Westbank.
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Start by getting pre-approved for a mortgage. Pre-approval informs you of exactly how much you can spend and locks you in at the current interest rate for 90 days or more. This will let you browse properties knowing exactly what your budget is, which is particularly important when considering potential interest rate increases that can be set by the Bank of Canada.
Don’t wait for the “perfect” time to buy, it simply doesn’t exist. Prices are determined by many factors, such as supply and demand, the overall economy, and many other housing market conditions. The impact of these factors varies not just from city to city, but even neighbourhoods. The best indicator to focus on, when assessing your negotiating power as a buyer, is numbers of days on market for a particular property. Generally speaking, the longer it’s been on the market, the more likely the seller will be to negotiate the price!
Many people believe that mortgage loan insurance protects the borrower, but that isn’t true! The purpose of Mortgage loan insurance is to protect the lender in case the borrower defaults on their payments. Because of this, lenders will take our insurance based on factors such as the down payment percentage, and pass those costs on to the homebuyer/borrower, to be paid either in installments or upfront.
