07/15/2026
Is Whistler in a buyer's market? Here's how to actually tell.
I get this question a lot. The honest answer isn't a yes or no. And if you know me, you know I don't believe the "right time to buy" is decided by statistics anyway.
And... I'm very picky about market reports here. Whistler's segments behave so differently that averages only tell you so much. But looking at the big pictures can definitely help you to base your expectations on something real.
So here are the three numbers I look at to see where we are at:
📉 Sales: ~500 a year since 2022, down from 1,000+ a decade ago. Fewer buyers transacting than almost any point in ten years.
📈 Inventory: 300–350 active listings, near a decade high. In late 2021 there were barely 120. Buyers have real choice again.
💰 Prices: flat. The median sale price has moved sideways between $1.0–1.2M since 2020, currently drifting toward the low end. No crash, but no growth either.
The math: at the current sales pace, Whistler is sitting at roughly 10 months of inventory. Textbook buyer's market territory.
The Whistler twist? Many sellers here are second-home owners who don't have to sell. So instead of price cuts, you get patient sellers, informed buyers, and properties sitting longer. It's a buyer's market in leverage, selection, and time. Not in fire sales.
Full breakdown on the blog (link in comments). And if you want the honest read for the property type you're watching, send me a message.