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The HOLM Stretch | April 17, 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...

Apr 17 4 minutes read

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The case for optimism this spring

Spring is here, and for the first time in a while, there's some genuine reason for optimism.

After a few years of declining prices and cautious buyers, the Canadian housing market is showing early signs of finding its footing. According to CREA, the national average resale price was essentially flat year-over-year in February, down just 0.2% from the same month in 2025. That's a meaningful shift from the steeper declines we've been watching.

Experts point out that single-family homes in particular are looking more stable than they have in years, with demographics continuing to support strong long-term demand. The consensus view is that prices in this segment may be closer to a floor than most buyers realize.

Trying to time the exact bottom of any market is difficult, even for us professionals who spend our careers watching it. What matters more is whether the timing is right for your situation, and this spring, the conditions are starting to line up in ways that haven't been there for a while.

If you've been watching from the sidelines, this is a good time to have a real conversation about what the current market means for you. We're always happy to talk it through.

Talk soon,
CHRIS, PATRIC, JULIE, JASMINE, KRISTI & BRELL

Scroll down for our regular real estate and community features.

In North Okanagan Real Estate

As of the morning of Friday April 17 there are  901 homes showing as active listings here in North Okanagan.  On April 10  there were 867.

Sales ranged from $245,000. to $1,875,000. Days to sell ranged from 9 to 302. 16 listings expired, 9 were cancelled.

47 prices were reduced over the last week. 1 price increased.

Scroll down for our market recap for Vernon, Armstrong, Coldstream & Enderby real estate activity in the last 7 days.

$245,000.

Low Sale

89

New Listings

$1,875,000.

High Sale

32

Listings Sold

JUST LISTED

 

 

 

 

 

JUST SOLD


 

 

ICYMI...

WHAT'S HAPPENING?


       

What's Happening In & Around Vernon

WHAT ELSE WE ARE TALKING ABOUT

 

 

 

IN AND AROUND OUR TOWNS


 

MAKING TRACKS



WEEKLY REAL ESTATE REPORT


Armstrong BC Real Estate Recap

A look at Armstrong Spallumcheen Market Activity for the last 7 days.

New Listings  Just Sold  Active Listings

7

New Listings

3

Listings Sold

0

Price Up

3

Price Down

Vernon BC Real Estate Recap

A look at the Vernon market activity in the  last 7 days

New Listings  Just Sold  Active Listings

62

New Listings

23

Listings Sold

1

Price Up

31

Price Down

Coldstream BC Real Estate Recap

A look at Coldstream market activity over the  last 7 days

New Listings  Just Sold  Active Listings

9

New Listings

2

Listings Sold

0

Price Up

3

Price Down

Enderby BC Real Estate Recap

A look at Enderby /Grindrod BC market activity over the  last 7 days

New Listings  Just Sold  Active Listings

4

New Listings

3

Listings Sold

0

Price Up

6

Price Down

Whether a purchase or sale is in the future (near or far) or you just want to know what's going in real estate anywhere in the Okanagan Shuswap, we'd love to hear from you.

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