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The HOLM Stretch | April 10, 2026
Chris Holm & Associates
We want you to know that our team is unique in the way we chose to approach real estate here in the North Okanagan. We are a true real estate co...
We want you to know that our team is unique in the way we chose to approach real estate here in the North Okanagan. We are a true real estate co...
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What this spring market actually looks like (by the numbers)
If you've been following the headlines, you've probably seen a mix of predictions about the housing market this spring.
So we wanted to cut through the noise and share what's actually happening right now.
Here's where things stand heading into spring:
👉 Inventory is up, but not flooding the market. There are about 5 months of supply nationally, which is right in line with the long-term average. That means we're in balanced territory, not tipping heavily in favor of buyers or sellers.
👉 Prices have softened slightly. The national MLS Home Price Index is down about 4.8% compared to this time last year. For buyers, that's more breathing room. For sellers, well-priced homes are still moving.
👉 Interest rates are holding steady. The Bank of Canada has kept the policy rate at 2.25%, and most analysts expect it to stay there through the spring. No surprises on that front, which is a good thing for planning.
👉 Activity is expected to pick up. CREA is forecasting about 494,500 home sales nationally this year, which would be a 5.1% increase over 2025. The spring and summer months are when the bulk of that activity typically happens.
What does all of this mean?
For buyers, there's more choice and less pressure than we've seen in a while. For sellers, realistic pricing and good preparation are what separate homes that sell from homes that sit.
Either way, having an accurate picture of your local market is the best place to start.
If you have any questions about what this means for your situation, we're always happy to chat.
Talk soon,
CHRIS, PATRIC, JULIE, JASMINE, KRISTI & BRELL
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In North Okanagan Real Estate
As of the morning of Friday April 10 there are 867 homes showing as active listings here in North Okanagan. On April 3 there were 858.
Sales ranged from $225,000. to $1,260,000. Days to sell ranged from 15 to 316. 4 listings expired, 13 were cancelled.
38 prices were reduced over the last week.
Scroll down for our market recap for Vernon, Armstrong, Coldstream & Enderby real estate activity in the last 7 days.
$225,000.
Low Sale
48
New Listings
$1,260,000.
High Sale
23
Listings Sold
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Armstrong BC Real Estate Recap
A look at Armstrong Spallumcheen Market Activity for the last 7 days.
4
New Listings
2
Listings Sold
0
Price Up
1
Price Down
Vernon BC Real Estate Recap
A look at the Vernon market activity in the last 7 days
32
New Listings
18
Listings Sold
0
Price Up
29
Price Down
Coldstream BC Real Estate Recap
A look at Coldstream market activity over the last 7 days
7
New Listings
2
Listings Sold
0
Price Up
4
Price Down
Enderby BC Real Estate Recap
A look at Enderby /Grindrod BC market activity over the last 7 days
1
New Listings
0
Listings Sold
0
Price Up
1
Price Down