Construction has boomed over the past several years. Reaching a feverish pitch with a labour shortage, the provincial government made agreements with other countries (ie: Jamaica) to bring in specialized labor - electricians, plumbers,etc.

A long period of provincial economic lows & the international exchange rate, supported & encouraged international investment interest creating development flow in the nineties. The low Canadian dollar made it very appealing to BC's immediate neighbors Washington State & Alberta residents, as well as many internationals to invest in Okanagan recreational properties.
This is where I started staging in the nineties (decorating we called it then!) properties for developers' & internationals' vacation & resort properties.
Being a resort area, the Okanagan attracted a variety of retirement, recreational, & boomer investment.
Some realtors seem to feel that the advent of the Okanagan Mountain fire which gained international attention, also created an awareness of our spectacular Okanagan Vistas & the amenties of golf & ski resorts, lush vineyards & a world class wine industry - to mention only a few in our 4 season playground.
With the Canadian dollar stronger than it has been for many years & low interest rates, the economic climate remains conducive to local investment, spending & building.
We have it goin' on!!!
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Deborah Pearce owner and webmaster of LIVING SPACES is a Kelowna Business Woman, established with locals and internationals in various aspects of Interiors, Art, and Business for over 20 years. The contact link at Living Spaces website may be used for service enquiries. Also find over 100 ARTICLES on Staging, Art and Interiors.
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