October 2025 Market Snapshot As we turn the page into autumn on beautiful Vancouver Island — from the ocean’s edge to the country trails — the housing market in the Comox Valley and Campbell River regions continues to hum with quiet stability. Sellers — Your Home’s Health Matters Before you list your dream home and invite the eager buyer through that front door, here’s a reminder from the old-school playbook: a well-maintained home leads to fewer surprises, smoother inspections, and happier closings. Think of it like prepping for a hike: you don’t just show up at the trailhead, you check your boots, hydrate, pack the map. Here are a few key areas to double-check: Gutters & perimeter drains – Ensure gutters are clear of leaves, moss and debris. Water should be directed well away from the foundation. Standing water or poor drainage invites damp, mildew, rot. Attic & crawl spaces – Good ventilation, no leaks, tidy insulation, no critter debris. These spaces are hidden, but buyers’ home-inspectors see everything. Septic tank (if applicable) – Have the tank pumped or inspected recently. Buyers feel more confident when septic records are clean; surprises can kill momentum. Perimeter drainage & foundation – Even subtle water intrusion or soil erosion around the foundation can spook a buyer. A deep perimeter drain or proper grading works wonders. Overall home “feel” – The little things matter: a squeaky deck board fixed, a missing eavestrough bracket replaced, a fresh layer of paint on the trim. These touch-ups say “this home has been cared for.” When you walk that property with a buyer, you want them to feel “Yes — this home has a story of care.” It builds trust before the offer stage and often leads to a smoother inspection process, fewer renegotiations, and a sale that closes without drama. Board-wide September 2025 653 unit sales (all property types) — up 3% year-over-year. Active listings: 4,293 (down 4% year-over-year). CREA Stats In the single-family (detached) category (excluding acreage & waterfront) 307 homes sold — up 4% year-over-year and up 9% from August. VIREB Benchmark price of a single-family home: $796,200 — down ~2% from one year ago. CREA Stats Benchmark price of a townhouse: $548,800 — up ~1% from one year ago, up ~1% from previous month. CREA Stats Benchmark price of a condo apartment: $416,600 — up ~3% year-over-year, up ~3% from August. CREA Stats Local Zone Benchmarks for September 2025 Campbell River (single-family benchmark): $706,200 — up ~2% year-over-year. CREA Stats Comox Valley (single-family benchmark): $846,000 — up ~2% year-over-year. CREA Stats What this means for your markets (Comox & Campbell) The board-wide numbers show modest sales growth (+3%) and slightly fewer listings, signalling the market remains active but not overheated. With detached benchmark prices down slightly board-wide (-2%) but modestly up locally in your zones (+2%) the contrast is important: your areas are holding up comparatively well. Heather Clifford eXp Realty 604-698-9855