OCTOBER 2025 NORTH AMERICAN LUXURY MARKET OVERVIEW
FEATURED LUXURY PROPERTY – WHISTLER
North American Market Overview
October’s edition of The Institute for Luxury Home Marketing’s North American Luxury Market Report offers insightful analysis and key trends across the U.S. and Canadian high-end residential markets.
📊 Key Highlights:
• The luxury real estate market across North America remains stable and mature, weathering global and local pressures over recent years.
• We are seeing a shift toward balance—a market driven by fundamentals, not speculation.
• Sales are rising modestly, with realistic pricing from sellers and decisive action from buyers.
• Detached homes remain in high demand despite increased inventory.
• Attached luxury homes are showing renewed strength following earlier slowdowns.
• Regional trends continue to diverge, with local market dynamics now playing a bigger role than ever.
• Buyers are increasingly focused on value, sustainability, and long-term performance.
• The outlook for 2026 is one of cautious optimism, especially if interest rates continue to ease.
💡 Insight for Clients: In today’s market, success comes from working with a knowledgeable, tech-savvy REALTOR® who understands your local landscape and can help you navigate with confidence and security.
Check out the Whistler & North American Luxury Report below:
(Whistler Report on Pages 17-21)
🏔️ Spotlight on Whistler, British Columbia – September 2025
A world-class luxury destination, Whistler’s market continues to reflect broader trends but with its own unique dynamics.
🏠 Whistler Luxury Detached Homes
Market Type: Buyer’s Market
Sales Ratio: 4%
Median Sales Price: $3,650,000
Median Days on Market: 93
Sales-to-List Price Ratio: 93.46%
Most Active Price Band: $2,700,000 – $2,999,999 (33% Sales Ratio)
📉 Inventory: 80
📈 Sales: 3
📌 Although overall activity is low, select price bands are seeing more engagement.
🏠 Whistler Attached Luxury Homes (Condos & Townhomes)
Market Type: Buyer’s Market
Sales Ratio: 4%
Median Sales Price: $2,274,000
Median Days on Market: 8 (down from 157 YoY – a 94% decrease!)
Sales-to-List Price Ratio: 96.27%
Most Active Price Band: $1,800,000 – $1,899,999 (100% Sales Ratio)
📉 Inventory: 49
📈 Sales: 2
💡 Well-priced properties in the right segment are moving quickly.
💬 Final Thoughts
Whether buying or selling in today’s market, the key to success lies in strategic positioning, local expertise, and timely action.
As your trusted REALTOR®, my role is to help you navigate confidently, seize opportunities others may overlook, and align your goals with current market conditions.
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