While the first quarter of 2026 showed some improvement over the fourth quarter of 2025, it was weaker than the sales activity seen in Q1 2025. Listing inventory saw some changes in the specific segments, however overall inventory has stayed relatively consistent. If you are thinking of buying or selling in today’s market, please reach out to discuss the market and how it pertains to your situation.
Although total unit sales for 2025 were 6% below 2024, we actually saw a pick up in activity in the last quarter of the year which we are optimistic will carry through 2026. The start of 2025 was hampered with changes in politics, tariffs, etc. this slowed market activity in the early part and through the summer months. Interestingly there were more chalet and townhome sales in 2025 than the previous year, however condo/apartment style properties saw a decline in total sales. Generally prices are stable and there is less inventory than there was a year ago. If you are thinking of making a move in the market, please reach out for further information, I would be happy to discuss what opportunities exist whether you are a buyer or a seller.
We saw similar momentum into October from the previous month, coupled with the recent interest rate cut, this should bode well for sales activity heading into the winter season. Currently we are still tracking about 12% behind 2024 in year to date sales and inventory is hovering just under 320 listings. Also, some welcome news to non resident Canadian property owners and resort businesses, the proposed federal budget has scrapped the UHT (Underused Housing Tax ) going forward. The budget has yet to be ratified, but this is a promising shift in the right direction. This tax never made any sense and was problematic in a tourist resort setting.
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The Whistler market has remained relatively flat through the 3rd quarter. There was a slight decline in sales activity during the summer, but it has started to pickup again in September. Prices have remained unchanged, and inventory has also remained the same with approximately 320 listings on the market at any given time. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or if you would like to discuss the real estate market and what opportunities exist in today’s market.
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Welcome to Summer in Whistler! Do you have a bucket list of summer activities? If any of your activities are in Whistler, there are so many options to add! I think you could probably fill every single day of the summer with a new bike trail, different hike or try a new sport. Having just returned from a trip, I always appreciate the built and the natural infrastructure we have in the area which is so impressive and offers something for every level of adventure seeker.
On the real estate front, the market has remained relatively unchanged in the second quarter as you will read below. Generally speaking, the market is still favoring buyers, but we know this won’t last forever. If you are thinking of making a move I would be happy to sit down and discuss your options whether you are buying or selling, please call or drop by the office at your convenience.
Wishing you a wonderful summer and a few checks off your bucket list!
First Quarter Re-Cap
The first quarter of the Whistler market is off to a slower start this year, with 106* sales, down 23% from the 130* sales in Q1 last year. Inventory has continued to rise, with a total of 241* listings coming to the market. Overall inventory currently sits at 326* units, up 21% from the end of 2024 and 12% from the same time last year. The median sale price was up vs 2024 Q4 across the single family, townhome and condo categories. Overall, the Whistler market is currently leaning in favour of buyers. Coupled with lower mortgage rates, savvy buyers will recognize this might very well be the best time to make a move. Historically, the real estate market in Whistler has been a safe bet to ride out economic turbulence. With no foreign buyer ban, no foreign buyer taxes and no vacancy/speculation taxes, we are particularly attractive as place to invest for both financial and lifestyle reasons. Please reach out if you would like to discuss the market or if you have any questions.
Looking back at 2024, the real estate market mirrored 2023 with similar sales activity. There were a total of 505* sales in 2024, which is a 2% increase in sales from 2023, but remains 29% below the 5-year sales average. Total sales dollar volume in the Whistler market was $826M, which despite the slight increase in sales from last year, is the lowest dollar volume we have seen since 2019 and 14% below the 10-year average. Prices remained fairly consistent across all product categories when compared to 2023. Regarding inventory, we saw a steady decline of available listings through the back half of the year and current inventory hovers around +/- 250 listings, which is relatively low in relation earlier in the spring when there were +350 listings following the announcement regarding the changes to capital gains tax.
Looking to 2025, we expect to see increased sales volumes that trends closer to historical averages, as mortgage rates are expected to continue to trend downward. We anticipate the favourable currency exchange rates will lead to an increase in tourism in the Sea-to-Sky region and, in turn, an increase in purchasers from the US and other countries this coming year as our region is a very desirable second home market.
Thinking of making a move? I would be happy to sit down and discuss the real estate market and how it pertains to your personal situation. Please reach out at your convenience or pop by my office at Whistler Real Estate Company in the village.
Marika Koenig
604.932.9590
October marked a second consecutive month of increasing sales with 42 sales in Whistler. This is the highest sales volume the Whistler market has seen since May this year, as more buyers secured homes for the upcoming ski season.
Currently the market is slightly behind in Year to Date sales when compared to 2023. Inventory is slightly below from the peak this summer with 304 listings currently available. At present, the market still favours buyers, however with the anticipation of further interest rate decreases, we expect there to be a gradual shift into a more balanced market.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach me. I would be happy to discuss the market and how it pertains to your situation, whether you’re a buyer or a seller.
Crisp air, snow dusted mountain tops and restaurant specials throughout the resort are a sure sign winter is on its way in Whistler! With just over a month to go before the start of the ski season, there is much anticipation that this year will be a big snow year – we sure hope so too!
On the real estate front, we are also anticipating that at some point interest rates will “move the dial” for the market. As you will read below, market sales activity is tracking on par with last year, however we do have more listing inventory available which does afford buyers more choice. Also worth noting is that Whistler’s market is relatively small and can turn quickly, so I would say if you are a buyer waiting on the sidelines now is good time to make a move. Prices have been fairly stable and this speaks to the type of owners in the resort who generally have no urgency to sell.
If you are thinking of either buying or selling, I would be happy to sit down and discuss the market and how it pertains to your situation. Feel free to call or drop by my office in the village at your convenience.
Whistler
Despite a typical slow summer of sales, inventory levels declined slightly throughout the quarter. This came as a function of an almost 40% reduction in the number of listings coming to the market in Q3 vs Q2 (Note: there was a flurry of new listings that in the market back in April and May as a result of the capital gains changes that quickly slowed following the June 25 effective date). In Whistler, there were a total of 104 sales in Q3 spread fairly equally across July, August and a slight pick up in September. This was a 44% decline from the previous quarter, and a 4% decline when compared to the same quarter last year. The luxury segment also slowed down a bit in Q3 with 7 sales over $4M in Whistler and a top sale of $8.7M. Year-to-date buyers origin remains fairly typical, with 81% of purchasers from BC, and a slight increase in the number of US based buyers from 8% at the end of Q2 up to 10% on the year. Market inventory is currently sitting 20% above inventory at this time last year and 25% above the 5-year average. Overall, Q3 market conditions in Whistler leaned in favour of buyers.
Pemberton
Both sales and inventory levels remained relatively steady in Pemberton throughout the quarter, with a slight slowdown in sales in September. There was a total of 27* sales in Q3, which was a 16% decline from Q2 sales volume but a 50% increase from Q3 of last year. This is likely a result of the three consecutive interest rate decreases we have seen since June along with the mounting consumer confidence that rates will continue to decrease throughout the end of the year and into next. There were 2 luxury sales in Pemberton over $2M, both of which came in August. Market inventory currently sits at 88 units, which is an overall 6% increase in inventory from the same time last year. However, when excluding vacant lots, inventory has actually decreased slightly versus September of last year. So far this year, Pemberton has seen 73% of buyers originating from either Whistler or Pemberton, and an additional 21% of buyers coming from the Lower Mainland and the remainder of BC. Overall, the Pemberton market also leaned in favour of buyers in Q3.