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The HOLM Stretch | May 16, 2025

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...

May 16 4 minutes read

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🌸How’s the Spring Market Shaping Up? Here’s What We’re Seeing 👀

Spring is typically one of the busiest times in real estate, but this year, there are a few surprises. Whether you're buying, selling, or just curious, here’s what’s happening right now:

🏡 Inventory is... moving, yet accumulating. Some homes are flying off the market, while others are sitting longer than expected. Pricing and presentation matter more than ever. 

💰 Rates are holding steady. While interest rates haven’t dropped significantly, savvy buyers are adjusting their strategies. Sellers are starting to adapt as well.

📊 Motivation is high. Buyers who paused last year are jumping back in, and many sellers are testing the market before the summer wave hits.

If you're wondering how this affects your real estate goals, we're happy to break it down for your specific situation.

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 May 16, there are 1061

 homes showing as active listings here in North Okanagan. On  May 9,   there were 1008 homes active.

Sales ranged from $175,000. to $1,460,000. Days to sell ranged from 15 to 179. 7 listings expired,  12 were cancelled.

52 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.

$175,000.

Low Sale

69

New Listings

$1,460,000.

High Sale

19

Listings Sold

JUST LISTED

 


JUST SOLD

 

 

 

ICYMI...

OUR FAVES

WHAT'S HAPPENING?


       

What's Happening In & Around Vernon

WHAT ELSE WE ARE TALKING ABOUT


Buyers want flexible homes. Here's what that means.

Remote work. Multi-generational living. Kids doing homework at the kitchen island.

Life is changing—and today’s buyers expect homes to keep up.

Adaptable spaces that can serve more than one purpose are becoming a top priority. Guest rooms that double as offices, finished basements that moonlight as media rooms or rental suites, and dining areas that function as study zones during the week—all of it matters.

In our latest blog, we break down what “multi-functional” really means, how to design or stage a multiuse room, and why it’s one of the most powerful marketing tools a home can have.

 

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

3

New Listings

3

Listings Sold

0

Price Up

5

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

48

New Listings

9

Listings Sold

0

Price Up

39

Price Down

Coldstream BC Real Estate Recap

A look at Coldstream market activity over the  last 7 days

New Listings  Just Sold  Active Listings

6

New Listings

4

Listings Sold

0

Price Up

3

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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