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BUYING A HOME

Buying a Home in Kelowna and the Central Okanagan

Whether you are buying your first home, moving up, downsizing or investing, the right guidance makes all the difference. We are a Royal LePage team in the National Chairman's Club, the top 1% of Royal LePage agents in Canada, and we help buyers find their place across Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Lake Country and Big White.

Where do I start?

The best first step is getting pre-approved, so you know your budget and can move quickly when the right home comes along. We are happy to connect you with mortgage brokers and other professionals we trust, and then we sit down with you to talk about what you are looking for, from must-haves to deal-breakers.

How do you help me find the right home?

We know these neighbourhoods well, from the quiet streets to the ones that are changing fast, and we help you narrow your search to the areas that truly fit your life. We set you up with a search that catches new listings as they come up, and we will tell you honestly what we think of a home, including the things the listing photos don't show.

What makes buying in the Okanagan different?

A lot of homes here come with details that need a closer look. Many are stratas, with documents and finances that matter as much as the home itself, and some sit on Westbank First Nation leasehold land, which works differently from owning the land outright. We handle both all the time, and our STRATA BUYER GUIDE and WFN LEASEHOLD GUIDE are a good place to start if either is on your list.

How do you help me get the home?

When you find the one, we help you write a strong offer that also protects you, with the right conditions and timelines for your situation. Then we negotiate on your behalf and keep your interests front and centre the whole way.

What happens after my offer is accepted?

We keep everything on track while you finish your financing, inspection and other conditions, and we are there to answer questions as they come up. Once the sale is firm, we stay with you right through to possession day, so the move feels exciting instead of overwhelming.

Ready to start looking?

Tell us what you are looking for in the form below, and we will be in touch to set up a time to talk about your plans and get your search started.


Written by Kim Holmes & Crista MacDermott, PREC*, REALTORS® with MacDermott Holmes & Associates, Royal LePage Kelowna. Last updated October 2026.

*Personal Real Estate Corporation

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MacDermott Holmes & Associates

Royal LePage Kelowna

11-2475 Dobbin Road  West Kelowna,  BC  V4T 2E9 

Phone: 250-575-7999

Crista@macdermottholmes.ca