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What is happening in the Fernie real estate market in September 2026?

At first glance, one number jumps off the page: the average sale price fell to $660,530, down 26% compared with September 2025.

But that headline does not tell the whole story.

Fernie is a relatively small real estate market, and only 15 properties sold during September. When the mix of condos, detached homes, ski properties and luxury homes changes from one month to the next, the average sale price can move significantly without every property in Fernie changing value by the same amount.

In this episode, I look beyond that headline and break down the numbers that matter:

15 sales in September, up 7.1% year over year
30 new listings, down 21.1%
113 active listings, down 13.1%
7.21 months of inventory
94.22% average sale-to-list ratio
94.4 average days on market

Year to date, Fernie has recorded 134 sales, slightly ahead of 2025, while the year-to-date average sale price sits at $812,971, down 3.6%.

The takeaway is that this is becoming a more selective market.

Buyers generally have more time to compare properties and negotiate, but good inventory within a specific price range or property type can still be limited.

For sellers, pricing correctly from the start matters. Homes are taking longer to sell, and buyers are less willing to overlook an ambitious asking price.

Read the full Fernie September 2026 market update:
https://www.livinginfernie.com/blog/fernie-real-estate-market-update-september-2026/

First Tracks Real Estate Group
eXp Realty | Fernie, BC
livinginfernie.com

FAQ

Did Fernie home prices fall 26% in September 2026?
The average sale price was 26% lower than September 2025, but that does not mean every Fernie property lost 26% of its value. With only 15 sales in the month, the type and price of properties that sold had a major influence on the average.

How many homes sold in Fernie in September 2026?
There were 15 sales, compared with 14 in September 2025.

How many homes are for sale in Fernie?
There were 113 active listings at the end of September across the report area.

Is Fernie becoming a buyer’s market?
September recorded 7.21 months of inventory overall, giving buyers more negotiating room than in a very tight market. Conditions still vary considerably by property type and price range.

How long are Fernie homes taking to sell?
September sales averaged 94.4 days on market, compared with 50.3 days a year earlier.

Should Fernie sellers lower their expectations?
Not necessarily, but pricing needs to reflect the specific segment of the market. Buyers have more time to compare options and are less forgiving of properties that start significantly above market value.

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