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Real Estate Sector

Sales activity in Kamloops real estate market heated up in May

Jun 3, 2026 | 4:18 PM

KAMLOOPS — Sales activity in the Kamloops real estate market sprang forward during the month of May.

The Association of Interior Realtors (AIR) released month-end numbers for May 2026 on Wednesday (June 3).

They show 250 residential units sold last month, up from 217 in April and up more than 7 per cent compared to the same month in 2025.

New listings were down slightly, from 544 in April to 525 in May. Even so, active listings were up to 1,380 at the end of the month.

“While new listing activity remains below last year’s levels, overall real estate activity across the Interior continues at a healthy and sustainable pace,” said AIR President Ryan Mayne. “The decline in new listings could, in part, reflect buyers’ continued demand for greater choice, with fresh inventory often being absorbed into sales relatively quickly after coming to market.”

The benchmark price for a single-family home was $671,600 in May, a decrease of 0.4 per cent from the same month last year.

“Spring brought encouraging results for the Kamloops and District real estate market, as growing listing inventory helped fuel sales activity. The combination of healthy demand and improved supply has fostered a balanced market environment, providing greater flexibility and confidence for both buyers and sellers,” said Mayne.