The HOLM Stretch | April 17, 2026
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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
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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
Desert Cove Real Estate | 1131 1st Street
Easy Living in Desert Cove 🌵 | Bright, Beautiful & Move-In Ready
Enderby BC Real Estate | 959 Enderby Mable Lake Road #11
1 Bed But Wait Until You See the Setting 👀...
Spallumcheen BC Real Estate | 4322 Sharp Road
Explore this 6 bedroom 4 bath home set on 2.5 acres in Spallumcheen....
Spallumcheen BC Real Estate | 3419 Larch Drive
Armstrong BC McLeod Home with RV Parking, Bonus Room & Massive Lot | Space That Just ...
JUST SOLD
SOLD!! Vernon BC Real Estate | 100 Palmer Road #10
SOLD!! 3 Bedroom 3 bath Vernon BC home in Summerwind, Okanagan Landing....
ICYMI...
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WEEKLY REAL ESTATE REPORT
Armstrong BC Real Estate Recap
A look at Armstrong Spallumcheen Market Activity for the last 7 days.
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
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
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
4
New Listings
3
Listings Sold
0
Price Up
6
Price Down
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