What Sales, Listings & Ratios Tell Us About Spring

As we step into the spring real estate season here in Invermere and the Columbia Valley, March gave us some valuable insight into where the market is heading—and what buyers and sellers can expect in the coming months. At Team Raven Real Estate, we always keep a close eye on the numbers so we can guide our clients with confidence. Let’s break down what we’re seeing.

March 2026 Snapshot: A Market in Transition

March brought a noticeable shift in activity across the Columbia Valley, with both new listings and sales increasing compared to the slower winter months.

  • Inventory is rising as more sellers prepare for the spring market

  • Buyer activity is picking up, but still measured

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BC Assessment vs. Real Market Value in the Columbia Valley

What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know in 2026

If you own property in the Columbia Valley, you’ve likely received your BC Assessment and wondered: Does this reflect what my home or land is worth right now?

The short answer? Not always.

At TeamRaven, we are having more conversations than ever about the growing gap between assessed values and real market value across Invermere, Windermere, Edgewater, Fairmont, Panorama, and beyond.

What is a BC Assessment, really?

BC Assessment provides an estimate of your property’s value as of July 1 of the previous year, based on mass appraisal techniques and provincial data trends.

It’s important to understand:

  • It is not a real-time market…

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