Is It a Good Time to Buy a Home in Kamloops in 2026?

If you are asking whether it is a good time to buy a home in Kamloops in 2026, the short answer is yes — but only for buyers who understand how this market actually works right now.

At the Kamloops Home Team, we work with buyers every day who are surprised by how different this market feels compared to just a few years ago. The urgency is lower, decisions are more deliberate, and preparation matters more than speed.

I’m Scott McDowell, and together with my team at the Kamloops Home Team, including Kristin Overton, we help buyers navigate the Kamloops market with clarity and confidence. What stands out most in 2026 is that buyers who come in with a plan are finding opportunities that simply did not exist during peak years.

Is Kamloops a buyer’s market right now?

Kamloops is not a full buyer’s market across the board, but it is far more balanced than many people expect. Buyers have more choice, more time, and more negotiating room — particularly on homes that are overpriced or have been sitting on the market.

Well-priced homes in desirable neighbourhoods are still selling quickly, which is why strategy matters.

What types of buyers are succeeding?

The buyers having the most success tend to:

  • Secure financing early

  • Understand true value instead of focusing only on list price

  • Stay patient without becoming passive

  • Act decisively when the right home appears

Kristin Overton works closely with buyers who need help balancing emotion and logic, especially when there are multiple options available.

Buying in Kamloops in 2026 is less about timing the market and more about having the right plan and guidance.

Looking for local guidance?
Scott McDowell and Kristin Overton with the Kamloops Home Team are always happy to help. Our focus is on providing clear, honest insight so buyers and sellers can make confident real estate decisions in the Kamloops market.

Areas We Serve
We help buyers and sellers across Kamloops, including Westsyde, Juniper Ridge, Aberdeen, Pineview, Brocklehurst, Sahali, Valleyview, Batchelor Heights, Dallas, Barnhartvale, Sun Rivers, and surrounding neighbourhoods, as well as Chase, Barriere, Clearwater, Logan Lake, and the Shuswap.