February 2026 Market Update: Whistler & Pemberton Real Estate Trends

Let’s take a closer look at what happened in January 2026 across the Whistler and Pemberton real estate markets.

There are a few important trends developing that buyers and sellers should be paying attention to.

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Market activity in Whistler continued building on the strength we saw in December.

While some property types experienced modest increases in inventory, overall sales activity improved across three of the four main segments.

Month to month, the market can sometimes feel like a roller coaster. But when you zoom out and examine the last 12 months as a whole, Whistler remains largely balanced.

The one exception continues to be shared ownership, which remains firmly in seller’s market territory.

Looking first at active listings:

Chalet inventory declined approximately 12 percent, dropping from 81 units in December to 71 in January.

Days on market edged up slightly, but not nearly to the levels seen at this time last year.

Condo inventory dipped by one unit month over month but remains up roughly 8 percent year over year.

Townhomes and shared ownership saw inventory increase by about 13 percent and 14 percent respectively.

Inventory alone does not tell the full story. What matters more is how quickly properties are moving once they hit the market.

Shared ownership saw a dramatic improvement in absorption:

Average days on market dropped from 47 days to just 13 days.

Townhomes also tightened slightly:

Days on market improved from 44 days to 42 days.

That kind of movement signals active and engaged buyers, particularly in price-sensitive segments.

On the sales side:

However, context matters.

Year over year, townhome sales are actually up an impressive 250 percent compared to January of last year. A single month does not define a trend, particularly in a smaller market like Whistler where individual transactions can influence the data.

Median prices increased across:

Chalet median pricing declined in January, but this was largely due to several high-value chalet sales closing in December, which temporarily pushed last month’s median higher than normal.

In markets like Whistler, pricing data can sometimes reflect the mix of properties that sold rather than a broad directional shift in values.

The key takeaway right now is simple.

Having accurate information at the right time makes a meaningful difference.

For buyers, that means understanding which segments are tightening and which offer negotiating room.

For sellers, it means positioning and pricing correctly based on current absorption trends rather than outdated assumptions.

January is traditionally a slower month in Pemberton.

With families settling back into school routines and winter activities taking priority, the market typically begins the year at a measured pace.

January 2026 followed that seasonal rhythm.

Inventory levels remained largely unchanged from December, suggesting that many buyers may be waiting for fresh listings before making decisions.

Only one transaction officially closed in January, a vacant land sale.

However, that does not tell the full story.

Several properties went under contract during the month but had not yet gone firm. As those transactions finalize and are reported in February, we will gain a clearer picture of actual market activity.

In smaller markets like Pemberton, timing of reporting can significantly affect monthly statistics.

Milder winter conditions have allowed some homeowners planning spring sales to begin preparing their properties earlier than usual.

As a result, we expect additional inventory to come to market in the coming weeks.

In a supply-constrained market like Pemberton, even a small increase in listings can meaningfully influence buyer activity.

This consistency suggests the slowdown was more about buyer timing and confidence than a surge in inventory.

Across both markets, several themes are emerging:

Whether you are planning to buy, sell, or simply monitor your options, understanding the current data beneath the headlines is critical.

If you would like to discuss how these trends apply to your specific situation in Whistler or Pemberton, I am always happy to help you think it through and plan your next step.