The 2025 Sea to Sky Real Estate Market Forecast: Trends Buyers & Sellers Must Know

Posted on Sep 05, 2025

Sea to Sky Real Estate Market Forecast | 2025 Trends
Discover 2025 trends for Whistler & Squamish real estate. Learn what buyers and sellers need to know to make informed decisions in the Sea to Sky corridor.
The Sea to Sky corridor — from Vancouver to Whistler and Squamish — continues to attract high-demand buyers. Whether you’re planning to buy your dream home, invest in a vacation property, or sell your existing property, knowing the 2025 market trends is crucial.
In this forecast, I’ll cover pricing trends, inventory changes, neighbourhood growth, and insights for buyers and sellers in Whistler and Squamish.
1. Price Trends: What’s Rising and Why
  • Whistler Detached Homes: Prices remain strong, averaging $2.3M – $6M+.This segment is currently favouring Buyers
  • Squamish Detached Homes: Rising steadily, averaging $1.35M – $3M+. Balanced environment but sharply priced detached homes are selling quickly
  • Condos & Townhomes: Both Whistler and Squamish are seeing high demand in the $650K – $1.5M+ range particularly in the 1M+ nightly rental segment in Whistler
💡 Tip: Buyers should anticipate slightly higher prices in late 2025 due to continued demand and diminishing inventory particularly in high demand segments 
Check out the stats here  REBGV Market Stats Squamish:https://statscentre.gvrealtors.ca/infoserv/s-v1/0ZTW-Jmp                                                                       Whistler:https://statscentre.gvrealtors.ca/infoserv/s-v1/0ZTn-PU6
2. Inventory: What’s on the Market
  • Whistler: Decreasing inventor  in  Short-term rentals, healthy inventory in detached chalets giving Buyers choices
  • Squamish: More inventory, particularly in townhomes and condos. Competitively priced homes, especially those with a suite are selling quickly
Sellers: Listing strategically and in accordance with market conditions can yield higher offers.“Best Neighborhoods in Whistler & Squamish” blog:
https://www.nattyfox.ca/best-neighborhoods-whistler-squamish
3. Neighborhood Growth & Investment Opportunities
  • Whistler Village, Benchlands & Creekside: Strong for vacation rentals 
  • Squamish Downtown & Garibaldi Highlands: Emerging areas with long-term growth potential.
  •  Brackendale: Great mix of affordability and future upside.
4. What Buyers Need to Know
  • Get mortgage pre-approval early. Competition can be strong in specific segments.
  • Off-market opportunities exist through local realtor networks.
  • Evaluate neighborhood lifestyle — Whistler can be more resort-focused with STR opportunities ; Squamish may have more short term growth potential
Check out my “First-Time Buyers in Squamish” guide:
https://www.nattyfox.ca/first-time-buyers-squamish-guide
5. What Sellers Need to Know
  • Proper pricing and professional photography can actually increase sale price while decreasing carrying costs
  • List strategically during months with highest market activity.
  • Highlight investment or rental potential in marketing materials.
 Contact me today to discuss your property’s value in the current Sea to Sky market:
https://www.nattyfox.ca/contact
ConclusionThe 2025 Sea to Sky real estate market offers opportunities for both buyers and sellers. By understanding price trends, inventory levels, and neighbourhood growth, you can make informed decisions that align with your lifestyle and investment goals.In these interesting times having specific and relevant information in the location and market segment of greatest interest is critical. By being well prepared and thoroughly briefed you'll be sure to pave the way to a successful outcome!

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