Kelowna Housing Markets
Outlook and Trends
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BC OverviewEconomic UpdateImplications for Housing Market
Kelowna Overview The EconomyHousing Markets
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Components of Economic Growth Remain Positive
Consumer spending +
Residential investment +
Business investment +
Net Exports -
Government spending +
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Some Industry Sectors Performing Better
ConstructionResidentialNon- Residential
MiningConsumer services Finance, insurance and relatedHealth and education
Growth Sectors
ForestryTourismRetail Trade
Challenged Sectors
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Random Lengths Framing Lumber Composite Prices
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May 14, 2005$463
Jan. 18, 2008$248
Forest Products Industry Faces Challenging Year
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BC Economy Sees More Moderate Growth in 2008
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BC Sees Solid Employment Growth
Persons Employed (Thousands)
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BC's Low Unemployment Rate Approaches Alberta's
Unemployment Rate
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Incomes Growing in British Columbia
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Source: Statistics Canada. CMHC Forecast.
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Source: Conference Board of Canada
Energy PriceSpike
15 Year HighQ1 2006
British Columbians More Cautious in 2008
Consumer Confidence Index 1991 = 100
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Job Opportunity and Lifestyle Attract Migrants to BC
2007 2008
International 37,700 40,000Inter-Provincial 12,000 12,800Total 49,700 52,800
100,000 People Come toBC in 2007 and 2008
CMHC Forecast.
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Alberta
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BC Net Inter-Provincial Migration By Province - January - September 2007
Source: Statistics Canada.
Coming and Going
7,245
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Mortgage Rate Outlook Flat
Posted One and Five Year Residential Mortgage Rates
Source: Bank of Canada, CMHC Forecast.
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Solid economic growth.Rising Wages.Strong employment growth.Low interest rates.Migration.Aging population/Search for lifestyle.
Demand Outlook Remains Positive
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US housing and economic slowdown.High Canadian Dollar.Consumer confidenceLabour shortage.Alberta real estate markets cool down.
The Bottom Line
Risks to the Outlook
Migration, economy and labour market developments support ongoing high levels of housing activity.Monetary conditions remain favourable.Risks greater in 2008, but generally on the downside.
So ....
Kelowna Housing Markets
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Central OkanaganNanaimo
Sunshine CoastFraser Valley
Northern RockiesCowichan Valley
Squamish-LillooetGreater Vancouver
CapitolPeace River
Comox StrathconaNorth Okanagan
Columbia-ShuswapOkanagan Similkameen
Thompson-NicolaAlberni-Clayoquot
Powell RiverEast Kootenay
Central KootenayFraser Fort GeorgeKootenay Boundary
CaribooBulkley-Nechako
Kitimat-StikineSkeena- Queen Charlotte
Mount WaddingtonStikine
Central Coast
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Source: Statistics Canada.
BC = 5.3%
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Diversified economy =robust employment growth.In-migration of retirees and lifestylers
Per cent Increase 2001/2006
Kelowna Sees BC's Strongest Population Growth
Regional District
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Employment Unemployment Rate
Employment Growth Boosts Demand for Housing
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Ninth busiest in Canada.Passenger volumes up42% since 2003.Direct Employment: 1,250.
Kelowna Flightcraft: 550.$300 million in annualeconomic activity.Industry/institutional partnerships.
Airport Expansion Key to Growth
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Student enrollment projected toreach 7,500 by 2009 from 3,987in 2006.Direct employment forecast todouble to 760 by 2009.$334 million in new constructionactivity since 2005. $490 millionprojected by 2009.$300 million in annualeconomic activity.
New UBC Okanagan Major Economic Driver
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Westside Incorporation Boosts Regional Economy
Town centre redevelopment.Infrastructure.Public buildings.More services and prospects of newbridge across Lake Okanagan attractmore home buyers to Westbank area.
Kelowna CMA Welcomes New Municipality in 2008
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The Search For Lifestyle
Retirees and Resort Markets Sources of Housing Demand
Aging Population"Wealth Factor" Equity gainsinduce spending.Hot BC and Alberta EconomiesClimate, settingServicesAccessHousing choices
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Source: OMREB Data seasonally adjusted.
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Sales - Detached Units Listings - Detached Units
Sales of Existing Homes Rebound in 2007
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Source: OMREB. Multiples: Apartment and all Townhouses. CMHC Forecast.
Sales Moderate - Remain at High Levels in 2008
MLS® Sales - Units
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Singles Active Listings 1999-2008 (January)
Ten Year Average 995 Listings
Supply of Singles Listings at Six Year High
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Kelowna House Prices Continue to Trend Up
Median Price - Detached Units
Source: OMREB. Data Seasonally Adjusted.
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Annual Median MLS® House Price
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$177,000$189,000$221,500
$267,000
$310,00016%
$373,50020%
$440,00018%
$475,0008%
Expect Smaller Price Increases in 2008 and 2009
$500,0005%
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Housing Starts Stay Near Record Highs in 2008
Total Housing Starts - Kelowna CMA
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Rising land, land development and other costs push up new home prices. Move-up and retiree markets seek quality, lifestyle-oriented homes.
Price of New Detached Units Doubles in Five Years
Annual Median New Home Price
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Source: CMHC. CMHC Forecast.
Retiree and Resort Condos Fastest Growing Markets
Condominium Starts Stay at High Levels
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New Resale
Detached $539,955 $440,000
Apartment Condo One Bed $259,900 $197,950Two Bed $322,900 $255,250All $304,900 $245,000
Townhouse Condo Two Bed $348,500 $259,500Three Bed $529,900 $335,000All $348,500 $297,500
Median New and MLS® Price - 2007
Source CMHC, OMREB.
More First-time Buyers Turn to Multi-family Housing
"Price" Key Driver
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Apartment Condominiums Under Construction
Lifestyle, resort-oriented - more upscale units focus remain of demand.More first-time buyers are turning to new condo market. 79% of 2,505 units underconstruction presold.Condo market increasingly competitive in 2008 and 2009.Market seeing more speculationBalancing presale activity with escalating costs key challenge for developers.
Pre - sold
Source: CMHC. August 2007.
Condominium Pre-sales Remain Strong
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Source: CMHC
Absorption remains strong, keeping inventories low.
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Inventory of Complete and Unoccupied Units
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Strong demand for new, resale and rental housing this year and next. Expect sales activity to ease back from 2007's record high. Housing starts stay at near record highs. Multi-family sector, both new and resale, continues to see strongest growth in demand. Sustained upward pressure on prices - both new and resale units. Expect smaller price gains in 2008 and 2009.Low vacancy rates/rising rents.
Kelowna - What to Expect in 2008
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Affordability, Affordability, AffordabilityRising Costs
Building lotsMaterialsLabour
Shortage of skilled tradesRental Housing
Kelowna - Challenges