Summer's winding down, so let's take a look at how the Whistler and Pemberton real estate markets moved in August compared to July. Here's what happened, in plain terms.
Whistler: Sales Picked Up the Pace
August brought sunny weather, a busy Village, and a noticeable uptick in sales activity for Whistler.
Listings stayed fairly steady. With inventory already limited, not much changed on the "homes for sale" side of things:
Chalets saw a small dip, down 2 listings from July.
Townhomes nudged up just slightly.
Condos and shared ownership properties held completely steady, with the same number of listings as July.
Sales were much more active than in July. Townhomes and condos were the stars of the month, drawing the most buyer interest. Chalet sales stayed consistent with July, while shared ownership saw a small dip — 4 sales in August compared with 6 in July.
Overall, total sales jumped 45% compared to July.
What does this mean? With inventory still tight, buyers who are serious about finding a home should be ready to move quickly when the right property comes up — in a market like this, being prepared really does make a difference. As we head into September, attention will start shifting toward the upcoming winter season, which often brings a fresh wave of buyer and seller activity.
Pemberton: A Typical, Steady Summer
Pemberton followed its usual summer rhythm in August, with both listings and sales holding fairly steady as people took time off to travel and enjoy the season with family and friends.
Total inventory stayed unchanged from July, though the mix shifted a little between property types:
Chalets saw a decline in listings.
Townhomes held steady at 12 listings.
Condos increased, going from 5 listings in July up to 8 in August.
Vacant land stayed unchanged.
Sales were just as steady. Chalets recorded three sales — unchanged from July. Townhomes also stayed consistent with 2 sales in both July and August. Condo sales remained flat with 1 transaction, and there was one vacant land sale as well.
What does this mean? This is a pretty typical pattern for Pemberton in the summer months — nothing out of the ordinary here. As we move into fall, inventory usually starts to build as new properties come to market, which should bring fresh options for buyers who've been waiting for more selection.
The Bottom Line
August was a strong month for Whistler, with sales activity picking up noticeably even as inventory stayed tight. Pemberton, meanwhile, had a calm and steady month that's right on par with typical summer patterns. As we move into fall, keep an eye out for more listings coming to market in Pemberton and growing buyer interest in Whistler as winter-season planning ramps up.
If you have questions about how this could affect your own plans to buy or sell, I'm always happy to chat.
— Lisa Hilton, PREC The Whistler Real Estate Company (WREC)
