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The HOLM Stretch | September 5th, 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...
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Summer was slower than expected. Will fall heat up?
While the weather may have been hot this summer, the Canadian housing market stayed surprisingly cool.
Many buyers hit pause: spooked by economic uncertainty, job market concerns, and rising inventory.
But with four months of sales gains and fall typically being the second-strongest market of the year, there are signs things may shift.
Here’s what we’re seeing now:
👉 More choice. Listings have stayed high, giving buyers time and breathing room.
👉 More conditions. Financing and inspections are back on the table and they’re causing some deals to fall through.
👉 More caution. Buyers who jumped in early this year are now delaying until 2026. Others are backing out mid-process when red flags appear.
👉 More momentum. Despite the hesitation, home sales in Canada have risen for four straight months, and some of that extra inventory is finally being absorbed.
The big question: will fall bring the recovery many are hoping for?
Some experts say yes, but it may be slower than a “typical” fall surge. Others warn that unpredictable global trade conditions could keep some buyers on the sidelines.
Wherever the market goes, smart strategy is key this fall, for both buyers and sellers.
Want to talk about what this all means for your plans? Reach out and let’s chat.
Talk soon,
CHRIS, PATRIC, JULIE, JASMINE, KRISTI & BRELL
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In North Okanagan Real Estate
As of the morning of Friday September 5, there are 1068 homes showing as active listings here in North Okanagan. On August 29, there were 1094 homes active.
Sales ranged from $200,000. to $4,215,000. Days to sell ranged from 9 to 447. 36 listings expired, 26 were cancelled.
48 prices were reduced over the last week. 1 price increased.
Scroll down for our market recap for Vernon, Armstrong, and Coldstream real estate activity in the last 7 days.
$200,000.
Low Sale
66
New Listings
$4,215,000.
High Sale
32
Listings Sold
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The more clarity you have on the destination, the easier it is to build a plan that actually gets you there.
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Armstrong BC Real Estate Recap
A look at Armstrong Spallumcheen Market Activity for the last 7 days.
8
New Listings
3
Listings Sold
0
Price Up
4
Price Down
Vernon BC Real Estate Recap
A look at the Vernon market activity in the last 7 days
40
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
6
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
6
New Listings
0
Listings Sold
0
Price Up
6
Price Down