Jurome Real Estate:
A Legacy in Kelowna Since 1965
Decades of Local Expertise: The Jurome Family’s Impact on Kelowna’s Real Estate Market
From our early days settling in Peachland to our deep roots farming the orchards in the Belgo area, our family has played an important role shaping the Valley & helping people with their real estate needs for many decades.
Whether it’s Bill Jurome’s developments in Rutland & Joe Rich or David Jurome’s pioneering of high-rise marketing, we welcome you to join us on this exciting journey and let our family’s legacy be a part of your own story in the Okanagan!
1908 – Arrival in Peachland
Jaxon Jurome’s maternal Great Great Grandparents (the Clements) move from Eastern Canada to settle in Peachland, BC opening the General Store. The building still stands today.
1930- Arrival From Austria
Founding father of Jurome Real Estate Group, William (Bill) Jurome is born in Kelowna shortly after his family arrives from Austria. To sound more Canadian, Bill later changed his last name from Jurassovich to Jurome.
1932- Working the Orchards
The Jurassovich (Jurome) family settles in the Belgo District working as early orchardists for one of the founders of BC Tree Fruits Ltd.
1940’s- Roots in Retail
Jaxon’s maternal Great Grandfather Florimond Delcourt is well known as the Manager of Malkins Best Wholesale Grocers on Smith Avenue in Kelowna.
1955- The Belgo Estate
Bill & Lea Jurome buy the historic “Belgo House” above the Belgo Pond which remains in the family for 50+ years.
1958- Building Bridges
Bill Jurome is head electrical superintendent on the original Okanagan Lake Floating Bridge.
1965- The Start of A Legacy
Bill Jurome becomes a licensed Real Estate Agent! His early days as an orchardist serve him well quickly becoming a recognized name selling land & recreational properties.
1960’s- From 10¢ Cones To A Restaurant Empire
Meanwhile, Jaxon’s maternal Grandfather, Glenn Delcourt, gets his start selling 10 cent ice cream cones while running a Dairy Queen with his brother Darryl. Perfecting the art of customer service, the Delcourt brothers went on to own several A&W’s & restaurants during their long successful career in the Hospitality Industry. O’Del’s, Pizza Patio, Tasty Freeze & Buffalo Bills were a few other local favourites!
1960’s- Building Lots for How Much?
Bill does his first of many subdivisions selling lots on Jurome Road for $350.00 each in Rutland! A prime real estate mover for the development of Rutland’s core, Bill helped bring parks & services to the area as President of the Lions Club.
1970’s- Go Big! Expanding Operations
Bill Jurome opens up Inland Realty Estate offices in Kelowna, Summerland and Penticton & Kel City Realty Services in Kelowna.
1980- Like Father Like Son
David Jurome gets licensed working with his father Bill. David’s youth learning creative marketing as the Inland Realty Kite Flyer serve him well!
1980’s- Developing Joe Rich
Bill subdivides a large portion of present day Joe Rich, including Falcon Ridge Estates (48 one acre parcels) & Tamarack Park (75 twenty acre parcels ) located east of Kelowna. Both marketed by David & Bill Jurome.
1980’s- Island Adventures
After selling Rattlesnake Island to the famous Eddie Haymour in the 1970’s, Bill Jurome subdivides his remaining 61 Ha “Sundance Property” by the Island into 12 lots. Many bought up by the Provincial Government.
1980’s- Passing the Torch
Bill and David market other projects like “Brentwood Meadows”, a 12 lot subdivision (5 to 40 acres) near Black Mountain off Highway 33. Bill plants a vineyard on his property by the Belgo Pond & returns to his farming roots in retirement.
1992- Pioneering High Rise Sales
David hired as Head of Marketing for Dolphins and Lagoons, Kelowna’s 1st high-rises! David travels to Hong Kong to market the exciting development!
1992- An Industry Leader
David also opens & becomes manager of Macdonald Realty Kelowna with current Macdonald Realty CEO, Lyn Hsu.
1995- A Strategic Merger
David expands the Macdonald Realty office in Kelowna by merging with Orchard City Realty & Countrywide Realty.
1990’s- The Big White Building Boom
David is involved in marketing projects at Big White Ski Resort including Snowpines Estates (50 chalets) & the White Crystal Inn (50 unit hotel/condo strata).
2000’s- Marketing Lake Country & Mckinley
David is involved in project marketing the Lakes Phases 1 and 2 in Lake Country along with Lake View Ridge Estates in Mckinley Landing (16 x 2.5 acre lake view lots)
2008- Focus on Clients
Since opening in 1992, Macdonald Realty grows to 60 agents. David sells his stake as owner to focus on residential sales.
2016- Like Grandfather like Grandson
Jaxon Jurome graduates from UBCO with a Bachelor of Science degree with a minor in Economics. He immediately gets licensed forming the Jurome Real Estate Group with his father, David, & wastes no time climbing the ranks as a top producer!
2014-2018- Palmero Project Marketing
David and Jaxon Jurome market Palmero Villas, a 23 luxury townhome project in West Kelowna.
2021- Professionalism Meets Excellence
Jaxon Jurome becomes an Associate Broker through UBC Sauder School of Business, Real Estate Division.
2022- Coastal Connections
Macdonald Realty Kelowna joins Macdonald Corporate forming closer connections with the Lower Mainland while rebranding as Macdonald Realty Interior.
2023- present
Carrying their family’s principals of hard work and integrity, David Jurome & Jaxon Jurome work closely together as a top producing father-son real estate team handling all aspects of Residential Real Estate in the Central Okanagan Valley.