Alexander Linke

Turning market data into smart real estate decisions. Century 21 Assurance Realty Ltd. | 251 Harvey Ave, #Kelowna BC V1Y 6C2 | 📲 [phone]

[Alexander Linke @ALinkeRealty]

New here! 🙋‍♂️ I’m Alex, a REALTOR® in #Kelowna passionate about helping people find not just a house, but a #home. On this page you can expect #realestate insights, local tips, and the occasional dad-joke (because life’s too short for boring agents). #Kelowna

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First batter strike-out! #LetsGoJays

[Alexander Linke @ALinkeRealty]

The new #CanadianTire is open in #Kelowna.

*Spoiler*: it’s as awesome as it is huge👌

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@bet365 Why did you randomly take over 17% of the funds in my account?

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Guess what? 🤓

If you’re buying a newly built home in B.C., you may qualify for a Property Transfer Tax exemption if the fair market of $1,150,000 or less.

Wondering if you qualify? Visit the B.C. Government website, or speak with a qualified professional.

#Okanagan

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Don’t fall in love with the kitchen, fall in love with the inspection report. First time buyers often overlook the bones for the finishes. #Okanagan

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🏡 Central Okanagan Market Update (Aug 2025):
👉 SFH Benchmark: $1.05M (+3.2%) | Inventory: 1,497 (-7.1%)
👉 Condo Benchmark: $497K (-1.7%) | Inventory: 893 (+18.3%)
👉 Townhome Benchmark: $721.9K (-0.2%) | Inventory: 423 (-4.3%)

Source: IAR

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3 ways to potential home insurance savings in #BC:

1. Bundle home & optional auto policies (minimum ICBC insurance still required).

2. Membership discounts (up to 20% with BCAA).

3. Pay annually & go paperless (potential savings on instalment fees and paperless discounts).

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🏡 Why did the house go to therapy?

…it had truss issues 👀

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Lots of buyers in the #Okanagan focus on the kitchen. 👨‍🍳 Smart buyers check the #zoning.

It doesn’t just show the house today — it outlines what may be possible tomorrow.

Always check before you buy.

[Alexander Linke @ALinkeRealty]

📊 Central #Okanagan real estate snapshot Avg list $1.22M
Avg sell $1.18M
97.2% list-to-sell ratio
54 days on market
Over $1B 🤯 sold in 180 days
Curious what this means for you? Let’s chat.
#Kelowna

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#Kelowna STR PSA 📢

All short-term rentals (minus exemptions) must apply for a business license with the City of Kelowna, as well as register with the province.

Booking sites are now required by law to match listing registration #’s with the BC registry.

#KelownaSTR

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📊 Median price per sqft, single family detached homes (based on solds, last 180 days, excludes strata & age restricted properties): Range from $336 ➡️ $606.

MLS® data deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Not intended to solicit buyers/sellers under contract. #Kelowna

[Alexander Linke @ALinkeRealty]

📈 #Okanagan market update:

BoC rate - 2.75%

🔥 #Kamloops real estate activity higher with an absorption rate of 20.9% (sellers market).

🧊 North Okanagan remains more active (16.1%) compared to Central Okanagan (12.6%), and South Okanagan (12.3%). (buyers market).

#Kelowna

[Alexander Linke @ALinkeRealty]

Open House❕ – Black Mountain
7 bed | 4 bath | 3,489 sqft | Legal suite | Rooftop patio | $1,299,000

📍 1189 Lone Pine Dr, Kelowna
📅 Sat, Aug 16 | ⏰ 11–2

Hosted by Alexander Linke, REALTOR® – C21 Assurance Realty Ltd. (* I am not the listing agent)

#Kelowna #Okanagan #YLW

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📊 Central #Okanagan Market – July 2025
🏠 SF Sales: 198 (+8.2%), Benchmark: $1.045M (+1.9%), Days to Sell: 55 (+7.3%)
🏢 Condo Sales: 115 (-1.7%), Benchmark: $504.5K (+2.2%)
🏘 Townhome Sales: 61 (-3.2%), Benchmark: $724.7K (-7%)

[Alexander Linke @ALinkeRealty]

Smart buys exist in the #LuxuryMarket if you know where to look.

I help buyers find value-driven opportunities, not inbox clutter by analyzing neighbourhood market data, zoning, and price metrics strategically.

Buying Smart > Buying Shiny
#Kelowna #Okanagan

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#Housing affordability is slowly improving in Canada. 📉
It’s still tough out there — but housing affordability has improved for 6 straight quarters. Strong wage growth and falling interest rates could keep that trend going into next year.

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Current housing prices in the #Okanagan 🧐
Good deal?
Average?
Way too high?

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@gavindew Saw from the water, looked like a blast!