What the RDEK's Housing Survey Means for Property Owners in Windermere, Fairmont Hot Springs & Edgewater
Posted on May 10, 2026
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The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) completed a major public engagement process from October 2025 to January 2026, asking Columbia Valley residents whether secondary suites and small additional homes — called Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) — should be allowed more widely on residential properties. In Windermere, 80% of partic...
Radium Hot Springs OCP Update and STR Regulations Explained.
Posted on Feb 26, 2026
Drone shot of downtown Radium
Radium Hot Springs has officially adopted its updated Official Community Plan (OCP) after more than two years of public consultation, revisions, and community debate. The updated OCP introduces significant changes to short-term rental (STR) regulations, zoning designations, and land-use policies in Radium Hot Springs.
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DK Rice Named #1 Realtor in Invermere for 2025 by MLS Board
Posted on Feb 18, 2026
Recognized by the MLS Board as Invermere’s top-producing Realtor for 2025.
The Invermere real estate market continues to evolve, and 2025 has been a defining year for the Columbia Valley. We’re proud to share that DK Rice of Team Rice has been recognized by the MLS Board as the #1 Realtor in Invermere for Gross Commission Income (GCI) in 2025.
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Invermere Real Estate Guide: Fort Point vs.CastleRock vs. Wilder Subdivision
Posted on Jan 21, 2026
Invermere Breakdown: Finding Your Perfect Zone
Most buyers call Team Rice and say, 'We want a place in Invermere.' Our first question is always the same: 'Do you want the Beach, the View, or the Trees?' In this valley, while everyone shares the same postal code, each area has its own positives and negatives. But once we start digging, the choice oft...Canadian Real Estate Update: What National Trends Mean for Invermere & the Columbia Valley
Posted on Jan 05, 2026
Canadian real estate is heading into 2026 with a noticeably different tone than the past few years. Fewer extremes. Less urgency. More balance.National trends are settling, and that shift matters for recreational markets like Invermere real estate, Fairmont Hot Springs, Radium, and the broader Columbia Valley, where buyers tend to think long-term r...
Invermere & Panorama 2025 Real Estate Market Update: What the New Ski Report Reveals
Posted on Nov 20, 2025
The winter real estate picture across Canada has been shifting again, and the Royal LePage 2025 Winter Recreational Property Report helps bring that momentum into focus. The chart below highlights how prices have moved in major ski regions across the country, showing both year-over-year changes and 2026 forecasts. It’s a quick way to see the nation...
