Kim Hancharuk

03/29/2026

After 30+ years in the Okanagan and 8 years in Real Estate, I’ve realized that the "perfect" home looks very different at age 60 than it did at 30.

Lately, I’ve been having more conversations about "Right-Sizing." It’s that pivotal moment when the big family yard feels like more of a chore than a sanctuary, and you start dreaming of a lifestyle that’s a bit more… effortless.

Transitioning from a long-time family home into a retirement resort or a low-maintenance home isn’t just a move—it’s an emotional milestone. It’s about:

- Maximizing Equity: Understanding what your home is actually worth in today's 2026 market.
- The Lifestyle Shift: Moving toward communities that offer the social connection and amenities you’ve earned.
- The Stress-Free Hand-Off: Having a local expert who understands the unique needs of seniors and their families.

Whether you’re looking to downsize on the Westside or just exploring what’s out there for "the next chapter," I’m here to be your advocate.

I don’t just know the streets of West Kelowna; I know the heart of our community.

If you or your parents are starting to ask the "What if?" questions, let’s have a coffee. No pressure, just 3 decades of local roots and honest data. ☕

𝐊𝐢𝐦 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐤, 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐎𝐑® | 𝐞𝐗𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐚
𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐥: 𝟐𝟓𝟎-𝟖𝟐𝟔-𝟔𝟗𝟗𝟔 | 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: 𝐤𝐢𝐦𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐤.𝐜𝐨𝐦
𝟑𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 | 𝟖 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞

03/22/2026

Ever wonder why two "identical" homes on the same street can sell for $50,000 apart? 🏘️💰

Online "instant" estimators are a fun starting point, but they have a massive blind spot. Standing here at Pritchard Park—just steps from my own home—reminds me that real estate value is about lifestyle, not just an algorithm.

I’ve lived in the Okanagan for over 30 years, and I’ve spent the last 8 years helping families navigate this specific real estate market. I look at the "hidden" details a computer bot simply can't see:

1️⃣ The "Lifestyle" Premium: A bot knows your square footage, but it doesn't know you’re a 2-minute walk to a beachfront park like this. That proximity adds real-world value!

2️⃣ The Reno ROI: Did you invest in quartz counters or high-end flooring? An algorithm often treats every "3-bed, 2-bath" as if it’s in original condition.

3️⃣ The "Local Knowledge" Edge: I know which neighborhoods are growing, where the best schools are, and which streets have the best sun exposure. That’s 30 years of Westside living at work for you.

A real evaluation isn't just data—it’s context.

Curious what your actual home value is in our current March market? Click the link in my bio or DM me for a custom report. No bots, just 3 decades of local roots and real-time data.

𝐊𝐢𝐦 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐤, 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐎𝐑® | 𝐞𝐗𝐩 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐚
𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐥: 𝟐𝟓𝟎-𝟖𝟐𝟔-𝟔𝟗𝟗𝟔 | 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: 𝐤𝐢𝐦𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐤.𝐜𝐨𝐦
𝟑𝟎 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧 | 𝟖 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞

03/15/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐍𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡: 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈 𝐰𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚 '𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤' 𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞."

I get the question all the time: 'Kim, can’t you just give me a quick number?' After 8 years in real estate, I know how tempting a quick answer is. But here’s the truth:

A ballpark guess is a gamble with your equity.

Adjusting for the 'Okanagan Factor': Comparing your lake view or your custom kitchen renos to recently solds.

Analyzing Absorption: Is the market in Glenrosa moving faster than Westbank right now?

Deep-Diving Documents: Checking strata bylaws or WFN leasehold details that a computer would miss.

You wouldn't want a doctor to diagnose you over a text, and you shouldn't want a Realtor to price your home without doing the homework. My research ensures we don't just find a price—we find a strategy."

Ready for the facts, not a guess? DM me 'RESEARCH' and let's get to work on your home’s true value. 🏠📊"

Kim Hancharuk
Brokered By eXp Realty Kelowna
kimhancharuk.com

02/18/2026

Open House Sunday February 22 at 1:00. Welcome to 3380 McIver Road - a beautifully updated 4-bed, 2-bath family home in the heart of Glenrosa. Meticulously cared for and move-in ready, this home offers the comfort, functionality, and lifestyle today’s families crave. The ideal layout places three bedrooms on the upper level, keeping kids close, while the lower level features a huge family room and fourth bed - perfect for a teen's retreat, guests or office. Numerous updates throughout support everyday family life - a bright, modern kitchen with quartz countertops, custom solid maple cabinetry and new flooring throughout (2024) with durable wide-plank vinyl and carpet, new Low-E windows (2024), and an oversized patio door that fills the home with natural light. Plus a newer roof (2021), updated bathrooms, LED lighting, and more. Step out from the kitchen and enjoy a backyard designed for family time - a private, peaceful oasis with tiered landscaping, fruit trees, Beachcomber hot tub (2021) , aluminum deck cover (2024), and a new detached deck with gazebo (2025). It’s an ideal setting for backyard barbecues, where kids and pets can play while the parents relax. Out front, an attached garage plus extra parking at both ends of the driveway make busy mornings and active schedules easy. Located close to schools, parks, public transit, a convenience store, and just minutes from the Telemark Nordic Club, this home delivers space, updates, and a family-friendly neighborhood where yours can truly settle in and grow.

MLS #10373288
Price: $849,900

Hosted by Kim Hancharuk – eXp Realty
Listed by eXp Realty Kelowna

10/29/2025

The Bank of Canada just announced a 25 basis point (0.25%) rate cut!

What does this mean for you? ➡️ Buyers: Increased affordability and potentially lower mortgage payments. ➡️ Variable-Rate Owners: Immediate payment relief. ➡️ Sellers: A wave of new, motivated buyers entering the market.

Don't miss this opportunity! Contact me today to discuss how this shift affects your home value or buying power.

Kim Hancharuk
Brokered By eXp Realty
250-826-6996
[email protected]

07/01/2025

06/25/2025

04/13/2025

Kelowna and Surrounding Market Data, The Numbers for March 2025.

Benchmark prices year over year:

Single Family Homes:
Sales: 149 - Up 14.6%
Benchmark Price: $1,046,800 - Up 5.4%
Days to Sell: 56 – Down 9.6%
Inventory: 1359 - Up 13.0%

Townhomes:
Sales: 61 - Up 1.7%
Benchmark Price: $750,600 - Up 2.0%
Days to Sell: 53 – Up 55.4%
Inventory: 423 - Up 14.3%

Condos
Sales 92 - Up 13.6%
Benchmark Price: $504,500 Up 4.2%
Days to Sell: 66 - Up 16.7%
Inventory 803 - Up 17.7%

If you want to move in 2025, now's the time to make your plan. Give me a call or send me a DM and let's get started!

Kim Hancharuk
Brokered By eXp Realty Kelowna
250-826-6996

Source: Association of Interior REALTORS® - Central Okanagan.
Note: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Association of Interior REALTORS®, which assume no responsibility for its accuracy.

02/16/2025

Kelowna and Surrounding Market Data, The Numbers for January 2025.

Benchmark prices year over year:

Single Family Homes:
Sales: 110 - Up 41.0%
Benchmark Price: $1,030,600 - Up 5.4%
Days to Sell: 75 - Down 0.2%
Inventory: 1057 - Up 23.5%

Townhomes:
Sales: 38 - Up 35.7%
Benchmark Price: $742,900 - Up 5.1%
Days to Sell: 85 - Down 12.1%
Inventory: 340 - Up 16%

Condos
Sales 63 - Up 10.5%
Benchmark Price: $517,100 Up 4.3%
Days to Sell: 77 - Up 28.8%
Inventory 627 - Up 25.9%

Source: Association of Interior REALTORS® - Central Okanagan.
Note: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Association of Interior REALTORS®, which assume no responsibility for it's accuracy.

If you want to move in 2025, now's the time to make your plan. Give me a call or send me a DM and let's get started!

Kim Hancharuk
Brokered By eXp Realty Kelowna
250-826-6996

02/15/2025

Congratulations to my clients on the sale of their beautiful property!!

01/14/2025

Another great review from a client.

If you want to move in 2025, now's the time to make your plan. Give me a call or send me a DM and let's get started!

Kim Hancharuk
Brokered By eXp Realty Kelowna
250-826-6996

01/07/2025

Here's What it Takes to Win in the Kelowna housing market.

Pricing your property well will lead to a quicker sale with less stress instead of going through months of showings and open houses. This can also lead to a better sold price in the end.

Statistics show that the longer a property is on the market, the less it sells for in the end. In fact, it might sell for less than what it would have with a more realistic starting price.

Kelowna and Surrounding Market Data, The Numbers for December 2024.

Benchmark prices year over year:

Single Family Homes:
Sales: 116 - Up 41.5%
Benchmark Price: $1,023,700 - Up 5.3%
Days to Sell: 77 - Up 24.6%
Inventory: 1019 - Up 15.9%

Townhomes:
Sales: 40 - Up 37.9%
Benchmark Price: $746,400 - Up 2.3%
Days to Sell: 71 - Down 22.4%
Inventory: 321 - Up 8.1%

Condos
Sales 69 - Up 53.3%
Benchmark Price: $475,500 Down 1.8%
Days to Sell: 65 - Up 22.7%
Inventory 594 - Up 19.3%

Source: Association of Interior REALTORS® - Central Okanagan.
Note: This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Association of Interior REALTORS®, which assume no responsibility for it's accuracy.

If you want to move in 2025, now's the time to make your plan. Give me a call or send me a DM and let's get started!

Kim Hancharuk
Brokered By eXp Realty Kelowna
250-826-6996