Chris Holm & Associates | Okanagan, BC

This year’s fall palettes? Way more interesting than the standard orange.

Designers are swapping pumpkins for navy, mushroom tones, moss greens, even plum.

It’s less seasonal, more stylish. And a lot easier to layer in.

We pulled together a quick guide to help you refresh your space or prep for a fall sale.

Scroll down for all our weekly real estate and community features.

Talk soon,

CHRIS, PATRIC, JULIE, JASMINE, KRISTI & BRELL

Thinking about selling but wondering why buyers are hesitating?

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆’𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁, 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹, 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲.

From interest rate buydowns and home warranties

to improvement credits and flexible closings,

targeted incentives help reduce buyer hesitation without cutting your list price.

These strategies don’t just spark interest, they build buyer confidence

and make your home stand out in a market where every detail matters.

Want to see which approaches are actually driving sales in 2025 and how they could work for your home?

Farmstrong are just about to the end of their season! Nov 29 is the last day open for this season!

Thursday Nov 20 – Drink & Soup Flights Available All Day!

A reminder about our Christmas Markets on the Farm!

Saturday, November 22 & 29, 2025

Market – 11 to 5 PM

Restaurant Open – 11 – 8 PM

Shuttle Buses Run – 11 – 8 PM

60+ Vendors Each Day

Free Wagon Rides

Outside Hot Quick Food Available plus the Restaurant is Open from 11 – 8 PM

Cider Preorders Available

Shuttle Buses Running from IPE Grounds Starting at 11 am – No Parking at Farmstrong

Accessibility Bus Available – Generously Donated by @orchard.valley.retirement & @regency_retirement_resorts

For More Information – www.farmstrongcider.com/christmas-markets

CREA’s latest update shows a mixed picture for October:

fewer home sales than last year, but another small month-to-month uptick.

It’s the sixth increase in seven months, which suggests buyers are gradually coming back.

Sales were down year-over-year, but activity is inching up.

Just over 42,000 homes changed hands in October, about 4 percent lower than last year.

Prices eased slightly too. But compared with September,

national sales rose again, continuing the slow climb that started in the spring.

Lower rates are starting to help, even if confidence is uneven.

CREA notes that interest rates are now approaching levels that encourage more activity.

Economists expect this to support a gradual pickup through 2026.

That said, job-market uncertainty and slower economic conditions are still weighing on some buyers.

B.C., Alberta, and Quebec saw activity pick up in October.

Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba saw modest declines.

Inventory has also shifted: nationally,

active listings are up more than 7 percent from last year, but still down month-to-month.

The national average price was just over $690,000 in October,

down slightly from last year. CREA’s price index shows small month-to-month growth

but a modest annual drop. Markets with tighter supply may see steadier pricing heading into 2026,

while B.C. and Ontario continue to lean toward buyers for now.

Economists describe the current phase as a slow recovery.

Demand is building, but activity remains below normal levels.

If rates continue to ease and job conditions improve next year,

that pent-up demand is expected to show up in the numbers.

If you’d like a breakdown of what these trends mean for your

plans, buying, selling, or just keeping an eye on the market,

we’re here to help you sort through the details.

Thanks for reading!

Talk soon.

Chris, Patric, Julie, Jasmine, Kristi & Brell