Sea to Sky Market Update
Pemberton & Whistler | March 2026
March brought a steady, transitional market across the Sea to Sky corridor. Inventory levels remained relatively stable while sales activity stayed modest, creating a market that continues to favour buyers in most segments—with a few notable exceptions.
Pemberton Market Snapshot
Inventory in Pemberton remains constrained in certain categories, particularly townhomes, while detached, acreage, and land inventory continues to offer buyers more choice.
Current Activity (March 2026):
Chalets: 39 active listings | 2 sales | 93 days on market
Townhomes: 3 active listings | 1 sale | 12 days on market
Condos: 9 active listings | 1 sale | 146 days on market
Vacant Land: 19 active listings | 1 sale | 11 days on market
House + Acreage Segment:
Approximately 15 active listings, with properties—especially those under $1M—taking around 167 days to sell, highlighting a slower-moving, price-sensitive buyer pool.
What this means:
The market is clearly segmented.
Townhomes remain the standout—limited inventory and quick turnover indicate strong demand and a seller-leaning micro-market.
Detached homes, acreage properties, condos, and land remain firmly in buyer’s market territory, with slower absorption, longer days on market, and increased importance on pricing.
Benchmark Pricing (12-month median):
Chalets: $1.62M
Townhomes: $816K
Condos: $593K
Vacant Land: $605K
Whistler Market Snapshot
Whistler continues to show more depth and activity than Pemberton, but the same pattern persists—buyers have leverage in most segments.
Current Activity (March 2026):
Chalets: 76 listings | 2 sales | 185 days on market
Townhomes: 71 listings | 12 sales | 34 days on market
Condos: 83 listings | 15 sales | 55 days on market
Shared Ownership: 19 listings | 4 sales | 30 days on market
What this means:
Townhomes and shared ownership are performing well, with stronger absorption and more balanced conditions.
Detached homes remain the slowest-moving segment, with significant inventory and extended days on market, reinforcing buyer leverage.
Benchmark Pricing (6-month median):
Chalets: $4.45M
Townhomes: $1.68M
Condos: $838K
Shared Ownership: $323K
Understanding Market Conditions
A key metric we track is the Sales-to-Active Listing Ratio, which tells us who has leverage in the market.
0–12% → Buyer’s Market
12–20% → Balanced Market
20%+ → Seller’s Market
Current Conditions:
Pemberton:
Chalets: 5% → Buyer’s market
Townhomes: 33% → Seller’s market
Condos: 11% → Buyer’s market
Vacant Land: 5% → Buyer’s market
Whistler:
Chalets: 3% → Buyer’s market
Townhomes: 17% → Balanced
Condos: 18% → Balanced
Shared Ownership: 21% → Seller’s market
Months of Inventory (MOI) — What It Tells Us
Months of Inventory measures how long it would take to sell all current listings at the current pace of sales.
0–4 months → Seller’s market
4–6 months → Balanced
6+ months → Buyer’s market
Current Interpretation:
Pemberton chalets, condos, and acreage properties are sitting well above 6 months of inventory, reinforcing buyer leverage and longer selling timelines.
Townhomes, due to extremely low supply, remain in a seller’s market with tight inventory and faster sales.
Whistler shows a more balanced profile in townhomes and condos, while detached homes remain in higher inventory territory.
Key Takeaways
The market right now is not one-size-fits-all.
Buyers have strong negotiating power in detached homes, acreage, condos, and land—especially where inventory is sitting and days on market are extended.
Sellers in tighter segments like townhomes still hold leverage, but pricing strategy remains critical across all categories.
The biggest shift we’re seeing is increased choice without a surge in demand, which keeps pressure on pricing and rewards well-positioned listings.
What This Means for You
If you're thinking about selling, strategy matters more than ever—pricing, presentation, and exposure are what separate listings that move from those that sit.
If you're buying, this is one of the most opportunistic environments we’ve seen in recent years—especially outside of the most competitive segments.
If you want a breakdown specific to your property or price range, I’m happy to walk you through it.
📲 Reach out anytime for a tailored strategy—or a free market evaluation.
