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Invermere and Columbia Valley Real Estate Market May 2026

May 2026 Market Update: Invermere and Columbia Valley Real Estate Holds Steady, With Softer Pricing and Slower Pace

The Invermere and Columbia Valley real estate market remained active in May 2026, but compared with May 2025, the numbers point to a cooler, more selective market. Sales were slightly down, new listings were lower, prices softened, and homes took longer to sell, while inventory stayed relatively elevated.

What Happened in May

In May 2026, there were 57 sold listings, down 5.0% from 60 in May 2025. New listings also dipped to 120, down 8.4% year over year from 131. Pending activity showed a much sharper decline, with pending listings falling from 72 to 34, a 52.78% drop, which may signal more caution from buyers or a slower pipeline…

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Maxwell Rockies Realty Welcomes Award-Winning Agent Irina Mierzewski, Expands into the Okanagan Valley

Exciting Growth at Maxwell Rockies Realty — Welcoming Irina Mierzewski to the Team

At Maxwell Rockies Realty, growth has never just been about expanding territory—it’s about strengthening the level of service, care, and expertise we bring to every client relationship. Today, we’re proud to announce an exciting new chapter as we welcome Irina Mierzewski, an award-winning real estate professional, to our team.

Irina will be leading our presence in the Okanagan Valley, with a strong focus on Kelowna and Vernon—two of British Columbia’s most dynamic and sought-after real estate markets. Her addition marks a major milestone as Maxwell Rockies Realty continues its natural expansion beyond the Columbia Valley and East Kootenays into new and thriving…

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Why Panorama is unique for Short - Term Rentals

Can You Actually Make Money Airbnb’Ing in Panorama?

Maxwell Rockies Realty Investment Intelligence

Ski resorts like Panorama Mountain Village have long captured the imagination of lifestyle buyers: stunning mountain views, world-class skiing, and the allure of owning a vacation property. But beyond the lifestyle appeal, savvy buyers are asking the hard question:

Is Airbnb in Panorama profitable?

 The short answer is yes — but only if you approach it strategically. Success in Panorama isn’t about buying the first unit that looks nice. It’s about analyzing:

•  Building performance
•  Strata fees and HOA structures
•  Ski-in versus ski-access value
• Occupancy trends and rental regulations  

In this guide, we break down everything…

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Invermere and Columbia Valley Real Estate Trends

Real Estate Market Update and Trends, Areas Included: Invermere, Radium, Fairmont, Edgewater, Windermere, Canal Flats, Dry Gulch to Radium, Panorama Mountain Resort!

The data gives insights into inventory levels, market activity, and trends compared between November 2024 and November 2025, as well as year-to-date performance.

The key points are:

1. Inventory and Listings:
In November 2025, the real estate market showed notable differences when compared to November 2024. The total inventory of units saw a reduction, decreasing from 354 in 2024 to 278 in 2025, exemplified by a significant decrease in the new listings from 46 to 42 in the same period. The months supply of inventory also reflected this diminished availability, dropping substantially…

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Real Estate Market Cranbrook versus Invermere

Demand

The demand in Cranbrook is driven by a combination of local residents, those moving for employment opportunities, and investors. Its role as a regional center means there's consistent demand for both residential and commercial properties.

In Invermere, the demand is heavily influenced by seasonal fluctuations and the second-home market. Buyers are often looking for vacation properties or retirement homes. The seasonal nature of demand can lead to fluctuations in market activity, with peaks typically in spring and summer.

Pricing

Invermere’s real estate market is often characterized by higher prices due to its popularity as a vacation and lifestyle destination. The demand for properties close to recreational amenities such as the…

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Selling During The Winter Season

Selling your home in the winter season has some advantages and can also offer unique opportunities and benefits for both, the buyers and the sellers.

LESS COMPETITION

Since fewer homes are typically listed for sale in the winter, your home may stand out more and attract more potential buyers.

SERIOUS BUYERS

People looking to buy a home during the winter season are often more serious and motivated, which can lead to quicker and smoother transactions.

FASTER CLOSING

Lenders, home inspectors, and other professionals involved in the home selling process may have more availability and shorter wait times during the winter months, leading to a faster closing.

Give us a call if you are planning to sell your home this winter…

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Highland Woods At Fairmont Hot Springs

Welcome to Highland Woods

A new buzz has engulfed Fairmont Hot Springs with new Ownership recently taking the reins promising
to preserve and reinvigorate the historical amenity rich resort destination.

LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION,

FAIRMONT HOT SPRINGS, BC

Perched just above the Fairmont Golf Course on the lower slopes of spectacular Fairmont Mountain sits a new estate lot subdivision now available for sale!

The lots share stunning views of the Purcell Mountains to the west and the magnificent Rocky Mountains to the east, where Lake Windemere and Columbia Lake follow the Columbia River Trench in the Eastern Kootenays.

Now Available:

Estate Lots

Coming Soon:

Valley View Townhomes

Mountainside Cabins

Contact…

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