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The HOLM Stretch | February 27th, 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 January’s slowdown in Canada could mean for spring
You may have seen headlines about Canada’s housing market slowing down in January.
That part is true. National home sales were down, and the numbers looked weak compared with last year. But there is some important context behind that.
A big factor was severe winter weather in parts of the country, which made it harder for people to get out, view homes, and complete transactions. In other words, some activity may have been delayed, not lost.
At the same time, economic uncertainty is still making buyers and sellers more cautious. That hesitation is real, and it is likely part of what we are seeing too.
A slow January doesn't automatically tell us what spring will look like.
New listings increased, which suggests many sellers are still getting ready to enter the market.
If more buyers return as the weather improves, competition could pick up quickly in certain price ranges, especially where inventory stays limited.
If you are planning to buy or sell in 2026, this is a good time to prepare before the market gets busier.
And if you want to talk through what this looks like locally, reply to this email. We're happy to help you think it through.
Talk soon,
CHRIS, PATRIC, JULIE, JASMINE, KRISTI & BRELL
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P.S. If you’d like, reply and we can put together a quick value estimate and talk through what buyers are responding to in our local market.
In North Okanagan Real Estate
As of the morning of Friday February 27 there are 733 homes showing as active listings here in North Okanagan. On February 20 there were 736.
Sales ranged from $192,000. to $1,350,000. Days to sell ranged from 5 to 385. 6 listings expired, 8 were cancelled.
27 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.
$192,000.
Low Sale
47
New Listings
$1,350,000.
High Sale
26
Listings Sold
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Armstrong BC Real Estate Recap
A look at Armstrong Spallumcheen Market Activity for the last 7 days.
3
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
39
New Listings
19
Listings Sold
1
Price Up
20
Price Down
Coldstream BC Real Estate Recap
A look at Coldstream market activity over the last 7 days
3
New Listings
2
Listings Sold
0
Price Up
2
Price Down
Enderby BC Real Estate Recap
A look at Enderby /Grindrod BC market activity over the last 7 days
3
New Listings
1
Listings Sold
0
Price Up
1
Price Down