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5 Things You Didn’t Know about Whistler
You might think that after a ski trip or two you’d be familiar with everything about Whistler and the surrounding mountains. You’ve skied, you’ve après-ed, and you’ve even befriended some locals who’ve shown you some secret spots! But there’s more to Whistler than meets the eye. Here are some little known facts that might make […]
WREC at 40: How have property styles changed in Whistler?
Since opening our doors in 1978 we’ve seen a lot happen in Whistler! Many things have changed over the years from the mountain, to the expansion of the Village, to technology, and especially the properties. We thought it would be interesting to take a look at just how homes in Whistler have transformed over the […]
The Best Grab and Go Lunches in Whistler
During the summer months in Whistler, weekends and weekdays alike are abuzz with exciting excursions as locals and tourists dive deep into mountain biking, hiking, and kayaking, to name a few. In the midst of all that activity, it’s important to stay well nourished and fuelled up for the next adventure on the list, which […]
What is GO Fest?
The Whistler Great Outdoors Festival, GO Fest for short, is just that—an annual festival celebrating Whistler and BC’s natural and inviting landscape. The 5th Annual GO Fest, which takes place during the Victoria Day long weekend, from May 18th to 21st, is the perfect way to spend a weekend and transition from winter to summer. […]
WREC at 40: How has Real Estate Changed?
Since opening our doors in 1978 we have seen first hand how the real estate industry has changed and grown. Over the past 40 years Whistler has expanded, properties have been built and taken down, and technology has advanced at an ever-increasing pace. As we continue our WREC at 40 series, we take a look […]
Whistler Realtor Q&A: Jeff Hume
Q: Why did you move to Whistler? A: My family was living in Smithers, B.C. when we started getting the 7 year itch to move! At that point my brother and I were getting heavily into ski racing and wanted to be where the action was. Q: What did you do when you first arrived? […]
Whistler Real Estate Market Report: Quarter 1, 2018
Real Estate sales in Whistler continued at a steady pace during the first quarter of 2018. Sales activity improved significantly over the previous quarter as buyer interest stayed strong. This resulted in continued increases in average sales values in all categories. Compared to the final quarter of 2017, overall sales activity through the first quarter […]
Moving to Whistler for the Winter and Staying for the Summer
Possibly the most common reason people move to Whistler is for a ski season. And why wouldn’t you? Whistler is known around the world for its incredible terrain and is regularly voted North America’s number one resort. The transient population of “seasonaires” is made up of a hugely diverse range of people from all over […]
Whistler Realtor Q&A: Jon Chaudhari
Q: Why did you move to Whistler? A: To ski! I had just returned from back-packing through Europe in 1989. I was too late to register for my last year of University so decided to keep travelling and see what Whistler was all about. I was hired as a lifty on 7th Heaven even though […]