The HOLM Stretch | April 11, 2025
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Selling soon? Here's where to spend (and save).
Thinking of selling your home and want to boost its value first?
Smart updates can make your home stand outāand put extra cash in your pocket.
According to the latest data from the Appraisal Institute of Canada, these are the renovations with the highest returns right now:
š” Kitchen Updates: Buyers love a fresh kitchen. Even simple updates can recoup 75ā100% of your investment. Just keep your budget around 10ā15% of your home's value to maximize returns.
š Bathroom Refresh: Bathroom makeovers can also deliver big, with returns of 75ā100%. Think about cosmetic updates like modern fixtures, new tiles, or fresh paint for a budget-friendly impact.
šØ Fresh Paint Inside & Out: A new coat of neutral paint is one of the easiest ways to attract buyers, offering a return of 50ā100%. It instantly refreshes your home's look and feel.
šŖ Window & Roof Replacements: Replacing old windows or fixing your roof can reassure buyersāand these projects typically return 50ā80% of your investment.
Wondering what makes the most sense for your home? Just reach outāWe are here to help!
Talk soon,
CHRIS, PATRIC, JULIE, JASMINE, KRISTI & BRELL
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In North Okanagan Real Estate
As of the morning of Friday April 11, there are 913 homes showing as active listings here in North Okanagan. On April 4 there were 875 homes active.
Sales ranged from $255,000. to $1,685,000. Days to sell ranged from 8 to 155. 7 listings expired, 6 were cancelled.
25 prices were reduced over the last week.
Scroll down for our market recap for Vernon, Armstrong, and Coldstream real estate activity in the last 7 days.
$255,000.
Low Sale
39
New Listings
$1,685,000.
High Sale
15
Listings Sold
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JUST SOLD
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2 Bedroom 2 bath home at the Head of the Lake with easy Okanagan Lake access....
ICYMI...
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Armstrong BC Real Estate Recap
A look at Armstrong Spallumcheen Market Activity for the last 7 days.
2
New Listings
0
Listings Sold
0
Price Up
2
Price Down
Vernon BC Real Estate Recap
A look at the Vernon market activity in the last 7 days
21
New Listings
14
Listings Sold
0
Price Up
18
Price Down
Coldstream BC Real Estate Recap
A look at Coldstream market activity over the last 7 days
5
New Listings
1
Listings Sold
0
Price Up
2
Price Down