4 reasons YOU should relocate to Kelowna
For those considering a move from Metro Vancouver to Kelowna, contact Lisa Dalcin at lisa@wilden.ca.
From its urban amenities and small-town vibe, to great Okanagan weather and four seasons of outdoor recreation, Kelowna offers many temptations for residents and visitors alike.
Add housing prices that offer much more bang for the buck than here in the Lower Mainland, and it’s easy to see why more home buyers are making the move from the big city, notes Wilden Development, which has deep roots in the Okanagan.
Considering a move? Wilden Development, which has deep roots in the Okanagan shares four reasons more people have decided to call Kelowna home.
1. A sense of community
Kelowna is an enigma: it is ever-growing, yet somehow still maintains the vibe of a small, close-knit community.
But the region’s future potential cannot be denied: It’s estimated that the Central Okanagan will see a population boom of 120,000 new residents (from 255,000 to 383,000) by 2046. Fortunately job growth is anticipated to match this pace, with up to 25,000 new jobs to open by 2040 – about one-third more jobs than the current market.
The City of Kelowna is dedicated to the continued balance between growth and new ideas while maintaining core community values of being “collaborative, smart, connected, responsible and friendly.”
2. Outdoor lifestyle
While Metro Vancouver offers an outdoor lifestyle, Kelowna guarantees all four seasons. Its humid continental climate means snow-covered mountains in winter, delighting skiers and snowboarders at spots such as Big White and SilverStar. In summer, enjoy fruit picking from June to October, including cherries, apricots, peaches, berries, pears and apples.
3. More bang for your buck
Say your home-buying budget is roughly $775,000. In Kelowna, that could help you grab a 1,500-sq.ft. townhome in a project like Pondside Landing. In Metro Vancouver, that same budget might be enough for a 580 sq.ft. one-bedroom condo. And if you wanted that 1,500 sq.ft, waterfront townhouse within the 604 area code? You’ll need at least $1.5 million to $2 million in the bank.
4. Quiet and busy at the same time
Kelowna is truly the best of worlds: where else in B.C. can you enjoy the quiet serenity of a smaller community while still benefiting from the modern conveniences of urban living?
Widlen’s latest townhome project, Pondside Landing, was built with carefully designed entrance and exit points for better traffic flow – all while sitting on the shore of two natural ponds.
“As Wilden has evolved over two decades, we have recently incorporated Modern Farmhouse Design in the community. Pondside Landing ties in perfectly with our newest single-family neighbourhood, Hidden Hills. The architectural flow in the community is something very important to us and with this in mind it will help the homes and community age well over time,” says Lisa Dalcin, Vice President of Sales at Wilden Development.
Take the leap!
For those considering a move from Metro Vancouver to Kelowna, contact Lisa Dalcin at lisa@wilden.ca. Visit the Wilden Presentation Centre at 1454 Rocky Point Dr. or the “Pondside Landing” showhome at #36 1550 Union Rd., open daily from 1 to 5 p.m. or by appointment.