Celebrating Success & Looking Ahead: The 2026 Royal LePage Kick-Off

This past Wednesday, January 28th, our office gathered for the Royal LePage 2026 Kick-Off event. It was a morning fueled by reflection, education, and shared insights as we recapped a monumental 2025 and set our visions on the year ahead.

The energy in the room was positive, and for good reason—we are officially ready to hit the ground running for the 2026 season!

As we reflected, we thought about how Royal LePage isn’t just a name; it’s a Canadian institution. Founded in 1913 by Albert Edward (A.E.) LePage, we are proud to be Canada’s oldest and largest real estate company. 

Royal LePage has a national reach that is unmatched. To give you an idea of the scale of our…

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2026 Real Estate Outlook: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know

As we look ahead to 2026, many are wondering what the year holds for the real estate market. Based on recent insights from economists, mortgage professionals, and industry leaders, the landscape appears to be shifting toward a new period of stability and opportunity.

Here is a breakdown of what we expect in the coming year.

The consensus among economists is that interest rates may have hit their "bottom." With our current economic situation remaining static, the monetary policy has no compelling reason to drop rates further. Unless there are dramatic changes in the economy, the Bank of Canada rate is predicted to remain the same.

We recently chatted with mortgage broker Bobbi-Lee…

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Thinking about listing your home? Congratulations! Whether you're a seasoned seller or this is your first time, a little preparation goes a long way. This time of year, both buyers and sellers tend to be serious and motivated, making it the perfect time to ensure your property is poised to reach its full selling potential.

The key to a smooth sale often starts before the "For Sale" sign goes up. We recommend beginning your preparation by decluttering and packing away any items you don't plan to use until after you've moved. This not only makes your space look cleaner and larger for showings but also gives you a fantastic head start on your actual move! While packing, you should also decide which appliances you intend to take with you. Communicate…

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Bank of Canada Rate Cut: Lower Borrowing Costs for Homebuyers

The Bank of Canada's (BoC) decision on October 29, 2025 to cut the target for the overnight lending rate down .25% is a significant development for the Canadian housing market and anyone considering a mortgage.

The BoC's rate cut has a direct and beneficial influence on the rates offered by commercial banks. This reduction is expected to result in lower interest rates for consumers, especially those with variable rate mortgages. 

For prospective and current homeowners, the most immediate effect is on mortgages.  The interest drop to 2.25% will help consumers see lower interest rates on their loans, making home financing more affordable. This reduced cost of borrowing could provide…

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 Kitchens are the Hearts of our Homes

The kitchen is where life unfolds, not just in meals prepared, but in memories made. It’s where conversations linger long after the dishes are done, where morning coffee meets quiet reflection, where you’ve danced around while dinner’s on the stove and helped with math homework at the counter. The kitchen has seen it all; birthday cakes and burnt toast, late-night snacks and Sunday roasts. It’s more than just a room, it’s the center of life’s daily rhythm. Your home is your sanctuary, and the kitchen is its heart - and if you ask any realtor, they’ll likely tell you it’s the heart of the sale, too.  I recently spoke with three experienced realtors — Jessica, Murray, and Doug — to get their take on the role of…

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Shuswap Spirit Shines: Our Roots and Blues Weekend Recap 2025

Salmon Arm, BC, just wrapped up another spectacular edition of the beloved Roots and Blues Festival, and what an event it was! This year marked a significant milestone – 33 years of bringing incredible music and vibrant energy to our beautiful Shuswap community. From Thursday's kickoff to Sunday's final notes, the festival once again proved why it's a highlight on the Salmon Arm summer calendar.

The festivities kicked off with a bang on Thursday, July 24th, with a fantastic opening night concert held right in downtown Salmon Arm. The intersection of Hudson Ave NE and McLeod St SE transformed into an open-air venue, with the lively sounds echoing down the streets! This event was the…

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Shu lake life living

Have you ever pictured a life where stunning natural beauty meets a vibrant, welcoming community? Where every season brings new adventures and a deep sense of belonging? Welcome to the Shuswap, British Columbia - a place that isn't just a destination, but a lifestyle, and perhaps, your next home. 


The Shuswap is located on the Traditional Unceded Territory of the Secwepmec First Peoples, communities nestle amidst ancient mountains and spread along the shore lines of the expansive Shuswap Lake. Our region offers a unique blend of tranquility and activity. It's a collection of charming neighbourhoods, each with touches of their own character, yet all sharing those breathtaking lake views and majestic mountain backdrops.…

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The "Garage Sale for Shelter" presented by Royal LePage Access Real Estate is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM PDT at the Royal LePage Access Real Estate office located at #2 - 551 Trans Canada Highway NE, Salmon Arm, BC.

This annual event is a significant fundraiser for the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation and the local S.A.F.E. Society (Shuswap Area Family Emergency Society), which supports women's shelters and domestic violence prevention in the Shuswap region.

Here are some important details about the event:

Beneficiaries: 100% of the proceeds from the garage sale will go directly to the S.A.F.E. Society and the Royal LePage Shelter Foundation.

Donations: The community can donate gently used items.…

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You've most likely heard about the BC NDP Government's budget with it's sweeping taxation of real estate. The focus has been much on the "Speculation Tax" where owners of secondary and mostly vacant homes will be subject to an annual tax of .5% of property value for 2018 and then 2% for 2019 and beyond. It's been said that this is focused on people who pay "little or no tax in BC" and thought to be applicable mainly to Albertans but also anyone outside of BC. That part of the plan is true.

What is not so clear with many is the implementation of the tax.  According the the BC Government "The speculation tax will initially apply to the Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley, Capital and Nanaimo Regional Districts, and in the municipalities of Kelowna and…

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 Like the difference from summer to autumn, the real estate forecast for Salmon Arm and the Shuswap has cooled as seasonal change affects both the weather and the real estate market.

The real estate market generally cools off in the fall, and, so far this year, it's cooled off ever so slightly in the Sushwap area.

For the area from Revelstoke to Salmon Arm and the Shuswap regiion, a total of  142 units were sold in September, down from 161 in August. Of those sales, 53 were residential. And those residential sales are also down 19 units from August's sales.

In terms of home prices on single-family homes and acreages in Salmon Arm and the Shuswap for September, the average selling price was $523,530, down ever so slightly from August's average…

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