Association of Interior REALTORS®

06/17/2026

REALTORS® have always come together to support the communities where we live and work.

This year, the Association of Interior REALTORS® is proud to host our inaugural Par For A Cause Charity Golf Tournament on July 17 at Big Horn Golf & Country Club in Kamloops in support of Foundry Kamloops.

Funds raised through this event will help support the development of Foundry's new Kamloops facility, expanding access to free, confidential mental health and wellness support for youth ages 12–24 and their families.

Want to help make a difference?
💙 Donate to the campaign through the link in the comments
⛳ Sponsorship opportunities are still available. To learn more, contact [email protected]

Together, we can help build a stronger, healthier community for local youth.

06/10/2026

Congratulations to all of this year's CRAE graduates and thank you to The Canadian Real Estate Association/L'Association canadienne de l'immeuble for continuing to invest in leadership development across our industry.

Continuous learning and thoughtful leadership strengthen our profession and help us better serve REALTORS® and the communities they support every day. This year's CRAE graduates include our Chief Executive Officer, Mohamed Ladak, and Director of Government Relations & Communications, Seth Scott.

The strength of the REALTOR® association community comes from a commitment to continuous learning and thoughtful leadership. The Canadian REALTOR® Association Executive (CRAE) designation helps advance the knowledge, skills, and professionalism of AEs across the country. Today, we celebrated the newest CRAE designees. Congratulations on this achievement and your ongoing leadership in the industry! 👏
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La force de la communauté des associations immobilières repose sur un engagement en faveur de l’apprentissage continu et du leadership avisé. Le titre de Canadian REALTOR® Association Executive (CRAE) contribue à renforcer les connaissances, les compétences et le professionnalisme des DA à travers le pays. Aujourd’hui, nous avons rendu hommage aux nouveaux détenteurs du titre CRAE. Félicitations pour cette réussite et pour votre leadership continu au sein du secteur! 👏

06/04/2026

“While new listing activity remains below last year's levels, overall real estate activity across the Interior continues at a healthy and sustainable pace. The decline in new listings could, in part, reflect buyers' continued demand for greater choice, with fresh inventory often being absorbed into sales relatively quickly after coming to market. As a result, inventory levels have had limited opportunity to build despite a steady flow of new listings,” says Association of Interior REALTORS® President Ryan Mayne, adding that “this dynamic has helped maintain balanced market conditions, creating fair opportunities for both buyers and sellers.”

All May 2026 Regional Stats: https://www.interiorrealtors.ca/market-statistics/

Media Release: https://www.interiorrealtors.ca/category/stats-release/

05/22/2026

Our local GR Committee Reps were pleased to meet with Kamloops-Thompson-Nicola MP Frank Caputo and Vernon-Lake Country-Monashee MP Scott Anderson. Great conversation on ensuring federal housing programs include mandates that focus on pathways to attainable market home ownership.

05/15/2026

As the weather warms up and the beautiful landscapes of the interior start to bloom, there is no better time to spend time with the ones you love. Happy Victoria Day weekend from all of us at the Association!

Please note that the Association Office will be closed on Monday, May. 18th, 2026. Association Staff will resume regular office hours – 8:30 am to 4:30 pm PT – on Tuesday, May. 19th, 2026.

05/13/2026

A successful and engaging day at the Association of Interior REALTORS® AGM.

The day began with an education session from Josh Bath on How to Read Strata Documents, followed by important discussions and updates from Bruce Duthie, Jonathan Vandall (BCFSA) and Brendon Ogmundson (BCREA) during the AGM.

Thank you to all members who joined us in person and online, contributed to the conversations, and helped make the day a success.

05/13/2026

Great discussion yesterday at the BC Economic Summit in Penticton on the role of visitor accommodation in supporting local economies across BC.

George Greenwood, MBA, CPA, CFP from the Kelowna Chamber, and Seth Scott from the Association of Interior REALTORS® and Airbnb explored short term rental policy approaches, including Kelowna’s STR exception, and the importance of balancing housing, tourism, and economic priorities.

A key takeaway was the value of collaboration between industry, government, and communities to help shape thoughtful policy and support regional growth.

05/05/2026

“With sales closely tracking last year’s activity, the Interior real estate market remains comparatively resilient amid other provincial markets that are experiencing increased volatility,” says Association of Interior REALTORS® President Ryan Mayne, adding that “with healthy inventory levels, balanced market conditions and prices staying fairly steady, it remains important for sellers to price appropriately at the onset so listings don’t go stale.”

All April 2026 Regional Stats: https://www.interiorrealtors.ca/market-statistics/

Media Release: https://www.interiorrealtors.ca/category/stats-release/

04/20/2026

Short-Term Rental Policy Changes

We wanted to give you an update on some positive changes to Short-Term Rental regulations across the interior.

Provincial Opt-Out Requirements
After sustained advocacy from the Association and a number of other real estate and business groups, the provincial government has amended the opt-out timeline for municipalities to better align with the summer tourist season. This policy change is identical to what was proposed in our report "Unlocking Flexibility: Short-Term Rental (STR) Regulations in British Columbia's Interior".

Starting 2027, the province has amended the date for municipalities across the province that wish to opt-out of the legislation. The date for opt-out will be February 28th to take effect June 1 of that same year to align with the tourist season.

View our report -> https://www.interiorrealtors.ca/advocacy/
Read BC Gov News Release -> https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026HMA0045-000428

Kelowna Special Opt-Out Exemption
In addition to the broader change, the province has also granted the City of Kelowna a special exemption to opt-out of the short-term rental legislation early. This means the City of Kelowna will be allowing principal use short-term rentals as early as June 1, 2026.

Principal use short-term rentals will be allowed in “Short-Term Rental Major (Principal Use)” Sub Zones. Homes outside this sub zone will still be able to apply for short-term rental in their principal residence under a “Short-Term Rental Minor (Secondary Use)” license.

Read City of Kelowna Release -> https://www.kelowna.ca/business-services/permits-licences/short-term-rentals

RDCO Votes to Allow Short-Term Rentals in More Places
Lastly, the Regional District of the Central Okanagan will be allowing short-term rentals in both Joe Rich and Rural Electoral Areas East and West after voting to amend their bylaws on April 16th. The Association wrote into the public hearing to support these changes.

The proposal is for short-term rentals to be allowed in a full house, a room in a house, or a legal secondary suite within residential zones. They will also be allowed in a tourist cabin within commercial tourism zones. Only one licensed short-term rental will be allowed per property.

The changes are awaiting approval by the provincial government.

Read RDCO Proposal -> https://www.rdco.com/businesslicences/

As always, should you have any questions or concerns please reach out to Daniel Kreines, Government Relations & Policy Associate at [email protected] or Seth Scott, Director of Government Relations & Communications at [email protected]

04/14/2026

🏡 Selling Your Home?

Here’s a quick document checklist to help you feel organized and confident:

📄 Mortgage info
📍 Survey & title
💡 Utility bills
📑 Tax assessments
⚖️ Legal docs (e.g. wills, liens, court orders)
🏢 Condo documents (if applicable)
🧰 Repair & reno history
📸 Photos or videos that show your home at its best

A little prep = a smoother, more successful sale.

📞 Not sure where to start? A local REALTOR® can guide you through every step. Visit REALTOR.ca to find a local REALTOR®