House Hunter Kelowna

Name: House Hunter Kelowna
Address: 100-1553 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC, V1Y6G1, CA
Telephone: +12505753430

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House Hunter Kelowna

He strives to be the best through education, service, effort and experience. Govind comes from a family of successful REALTORS®, builders and investors.

🏘RE/MAX Kelowna Realtor ®️
🌟Top 3 RE/MAX Kelowna Agent 2021
💎Diamond Club
🏆RE/MAX Hall of Fame
🏆RE/MAX Lifetime
Helping you buy smart, sell strong, and feel at home in the Okanagan.
✨ Matching people with homes |💬 Let’s connect Govind believes that real estate buyers and sellers everywhere deserve world-class service from outstanding agents who are skilled, ambitious and focused on achieving outs

tanding results. His innovative and tactical marketing techniques will help his clients stay ahead of the game. Govind understands that buying or selling real estate can be overwhelming thus, he is driven to make this process seamless for his clients. Govind is an avid believer in guiding his clients through every step of the process; explaining the current market, helping navigate complex paperwork and offering invaluable advice. With his education background in business and marketing along with his skilled team of contacts/associates you can rest assured that Govind will help you find the right home. RE/MAX® professionals lead the industry in terms of experience, education and sales. The level of expertise along with the brand recognition that RE/MAX® has to offer allows Govind to provide you with nothing but the best.

06/19/2026

The second half of 2026 feels different.

For the past few years, the conversation around real estate has been dominated by higher interest rates, tighter lending, affordability concerns, and economic uncertainty.

I'm noticing a shift..

Canada's banking regulator (OSFI) just announced the Domestic Stability Buffer is dropping - 3.5% to 3.0%, giving Canads banks greater flexibility to deploy capital into the economy.

Rates may drop further by 2027..

Governments continue focusing on ways to stimulate housing construction and economic growth with 50% DCC discounts and more.

The foreign buyer ban is currently set to expire on January 1, 2027, and while it could certainly be extended, there has been very little rhetoric around it recently.

None of these factors guarantee higher prices... together, they represent a noticeably different backdrop than what we saw for the past 4 years...

Why I'm optimistic about the Central Okanagan long term:

☀️ Lifestyle and climate

🌊 Okanagan Lake and recreation expansion

✈️ Kelowna International Airport growth

🎓 UBC Okanagan growth

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-oriented communities

📈 More awareness of the region than ever before

The Central Okanagan has benefited from previous growth cycles, but one thing feels different today:

More people know about Kelowna, West Kelowna, Lake Country, and Peachland than ever before...The region is no longer a hidden gem..

🏡 West Kelowna Outlook

✅ 💰 More home for the dollar

✅ 🚗 Closer access to Vancouver and the Lower Mainland

✅ 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Strong family-oriented neighbourhoods

✅ 🏫 Continued investment in schools, amenities, and local businesses

✅ 🌊 Easy access to both Kelowna and the South Okanagan

✅ 🌿 Slower pace of life with less congestion

West Kelowna is becoming a destination in its own right.

📊 Poll:

Do you believe the Central Okanagan real estate market will be stronger in 12 months than it is today?

05/15/2026

🔥 FORECLOSURE OPPORTUNITY – PRIME BLACK MOUNTAIN LOCATION

1173 & 1181 Lone Pine Drive, Kelowna
📍 Black Mountain

Investor alert, builder alert. Here is your chance to secure one of two lots or acquire both. These are separate offerings, giving you the flexibility to buy individually or maximize upside by securing both.

💥 1173 Lone Pine Drive
MLS® 10384111
💥 1181 Lone Pine Drive
MLS® 10384114

💥 Why this is a must see
• Two separate foreclosure lots
• Buy one or both
• Priced below assessed value
• Strong build, hold, or investment opportunity
• Located in a high demand growth area

📍 Location highlights
• Minutes to UBCO
• Quick access to Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
• Easy drive to Big White Ski Resort
• Short drive to Orchard Park Mall
• Near schools, parks, shops, and everyday essentials

🌄 Prime Black Mountain setting with lifestyle appeal, golf, trails, and long-term growth potential.

💰 Below assessed value

📈 Whether you secure one or both, this is a strategic play in one of Kelowna’s fastest growing areas.

📲 Reach out today. Foreclosure opportunities like this move fast.

Listed by:

GOVIND SARAN - Remax Kelowna

SUNNY AHUJA PREC* - Exp Realty

05/01/2026

Thats a Wrap!

SOLD at Caban 🔑

Not every deal needs a big speech…
sometimes it’s just this.

My kids always get to handle the best part!

3352 Richter — done.

Great spot. Clean layout.
And that 1000 sq ft garage… still one of the most unique features in this complex.

Appreciate everyone involved on this one.

If you’ve been watching Caban or trying to figure out what’s actually moving right now… reach out.

– Govind Saran REALTOR®

www.househunterkelowna.com

04/23/2026

**Most people think once subjects are removed… it’s done.
It’s not.

This is where, in changing markets, deals can start to fall apart 👇

• financing shifts
• low appraisals
• last-minute demands
• changing economic conditions
• communication breakdowns
• job changes or income loss
• family dynamics shifting
• separation / divorce
• illness or unexpected events
• cold feet and second guessing

Truth… most deals don’t fail because they had to.
They fail because they weren’t managed through the pressure.

Buyers. Sellers. Every deal.

What almost killed your deal? ⬇️

What would stress you most about buying/selling today?

— Govind Saran
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04/17/2026

🔥 Short‑Term Rentals Return June 1st — Kelowna
Big news for owners. Big news for investors. Big news for the market.

Here’s what this shift really means:

✨ For Short‑Term Rental Owners

STRs can operate again in buildings designed for them.

Owners who were squeezed by high strata fees and rising costs can finally run their business again.

Revenue models that once covered expenses, and even turned profit, are back on the table.

🏡 For Long‑Term Rentals

Many STR units were forced into the long‑term pool last year.

That flood of inventory pushed rents down and created unusual supply pressure.

With STRs returning, the long‑term rental market will breathe again as units shift back to their intended use.

🏙️ For Condo Inventory

A wave of financially strained owners listed their units when STR income disappeared.

With STR operations returning, some of that “forced inventory” may pull back.

This could help stabilize condo supply and reduce pressure on sellers.

📈 Bottom Line
This isn’t just an STR update ------ it’s a market reset across multiple segments.

If you want to understand how this affects your property, your revenue potential, or your next move, I’ll break it down clearly.

Reach out, let’s talk strategy.

www.househunterkelowna.com

04/07/2026

Unreal views. Next-level entertaining. 👀

Welcome to 1086 Aurora Heights in West Kelowna 🌄

This executive walk-out rancher is designed for those who love to entertain—inside and out. With over 3,500 sq ft of finished living space, expansive patio space, a fenced yard, while every level captures unobstructed city, mountain & valley views. South facing for optimal sun exposure.

The main floor features soaring ceilings, a chef-inspired kitchen with granite counters, and seamless access to a view deck complete with a natural gas fire table—perfect for Okanagan evenings.

Downstairs? This is where it gets fun 👇

🎥 Private home theatre
🍸 Custom bar with granite counters
🎱 Games area + pool table

Add in whole-home audio, high-end finishings, and a heated oversized garage… and you’ve got a home that truly stands out.

📍 Located in a quiet gated community just minutes to downtown Kelowna & Okanagan Lake.

This is more than a home—it’s a lifestyle.

✨ Matching people with homes

DM me for your private showing.

MLS 10381259

04/02/2026

9-1297 Findlay Rd, Kelowna BC

MOVE-IN READY TOWNHOME IN A PRIME CENTRAL LOCATION

This is the kind of unit buyers wait for.

Well-kept 3 bed, 2.5 bath townhome in a newer, well-run complex at Findlay Place… and it shows.

✔️ Bright, functional layout
✔️ Quartz countertops + gas stove
✔️ Stainless appliances + soft-close cabinetry
✔️ Open main floor with clean flow
✔️ Powder room on the main

Upstairs is dialed in:

✔️ Spacious primary with walk-in + ensuite
✔️ Two additional bedrooms
✔️ Full bath + laundry all on one level

Extras that actually matter:

✔️ Heated tandem double garage
✔️ Central air
✔️ Hot water on demand
✔️ Quality finishes throughout

Positioned in one of the better spots in the complex… more privacy, no direct building-to-building views.

📍 Central location with quick access to UBCO, the airport, shopping, schools, and parks.

This is a clean, low-maintenance, move-in-ready option in a pet-friendly community.

If you’re in the market for a solid townhome… this one checks boxes.

📩 DM me for details or a private showing

https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29481908/1297-findlay-road-unit-9-kelowna-rutland-north

03/31/2026

Last chance to score an unforgettable Memorial Cup experience! REMAX is giving one lucky fan a $5,000 grand prize, including travel to see the Memorial Cup Championship Finals live.

Enter now before it’s gone: https://blog.remax.ca/whlcontest/

03/18/2026

JUST LISTED 📍 #9 1297 Findlay Road

A move‑in‑ready townhome in one of the best spots in the complex.
This well-kept 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home offers a bright, functional layout with quality finishes throughout. The main level features an open kitchen with quartz countertops, gas stove, stainless steel appliances, soft-close cabinetry, and seamless flow into the dining and living areas. A convenient powder room completes the main floor.
Upstairs you’ll find three bedrooms, including a comfortable primary suite with walk-in closet and ensuite, plus two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and laundry all on the same level.
Highlights include

✔️ Tandem double garage
✔️ Central air
✔️ Hot water on demand
✔️ More private outlook within the complex
✔️ Pet-friendly, well-run community

Located at Findlay Place with quick access to UBCO, the airport, shopping, schools, parks, and major routes.

Clean, modern, and ready for its next owner.

📩 DM for full details or to book a private showing

https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29481908/1297-findlay-road-unit-9-kelowna-rutland-north

03/16/2026

Honored to receive the 🏆 RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award 🏆

What makes this even more meaningful is achieving it in just 10 years 😊 🙏✨

This milestone would not be possible without the trust of my incredible clients, the constant support of my family ❤️, and the amazing people I get to work alongside every day. Grateful for the journey so far and excited for what’s ahead. 🙌

Thank you to everyone who has been part of this chapter.

-Matching People With Homes-

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100-1553 Harvey Avenue
Kelowna, BC
V1Y6G1

Telephone

+12505753430

Website

http://www.househunterkelowna.com/

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