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What Factors Affect the Whistler Real Estate Market?
Whistler resort and the surrounding area are large draw for Canadians and tourists from around the world. It’s inevitable that a lot of people, after experiencing the world-class slopes, restaurants and scenery, would consider buying property in Whistler, whether it’s to move here permanently or to own a home away from home with rental potential. […]
Whistler Realtor Q&A: Tracey Cruz
Q: Why did you move to Whistler? A: I’m originally from Prince George but moved to Whistler in 1996, I used to ski race and wanted to be in the mountains plus most of my family had already moved out at that point as well. Q: What did you do when you first arrived in […]
Furnishing and Finishing your Whistler Vacation Rental
Guest Post by Kaylah Hale: ResortQuest Whistler
Speculation Tax in British Columbia
Recently our provincial government introduced a speculation tax that applies in designated areas of the province and there appears to be some lack of clarity as to which property owners this may apply to. At this point, B.C. residents may be liable for additional tax, despite the statements of the Minister of Finance. However, another […]
WREC at 40: Things That are Younger Than Whistler Real Estate
This year we are celebrating our 40th anniversary! The Whistler Real Estate Company began life in 1978 in a trailer in Creekside. From there we have grown into Whistler and Pemberton’s number one real estate selling company. As part of our 40th anniversary we’ll be taking a look at how Whistler and our company has […]
Whistler Realtor Q&A: Jill Notman Colpitts
Q: Why did you move to Whistler? A: I moved to Whistler to have a break from school for a few months in January 1982 and I’ve been here ever since! I’m originally from Montreal, but moved to Vancouver when I was 13. We were a big ski family so regularly came to Whistler. Q: […]
The View From Here 2018: Chief Dean Nelson
The View From Here 2018 featured speakers from Whistler and the Sea to Sky area speaking on the theme of New Horizons. Dean Nelson is the Political Chief of the Líl̓wat Nation. He is the first chief to be elected under the new provision for a four-year term in office. A former P.E. teacher at Xet’olacw Community […]
The Best Winter Hikes in Whistler
Whistler is home to some of the region’s best hiking trails, offering incredibly scenery and rewarding excursions. As the snow covers the ground in winter the majority of these trails can only be accessed by snowshoe. However, you don’t always want to strap in for a big day out! Sometimes it’s nice to take a […]
The View From Here 2018: Jordan Sturdy
The View From Here 2018 featured speakers from Whistler and the Sea to Sky area speaking on the theme of New Horizons. Jordan Sturdy is the MLA for West Vancouver-Sea to Sky, and is British Columbia’s Critic for Transportation and Infrastructure. Jordan spoke about the current political and social issues in Whistler and the Sea […]
The View From Here 2018: Mike Furey
The View From Here 2018 featured speakers from Whistler and the Sea to Sky area speaking on the theme of New Horizons. Mike Furey is the Chief Administrative Officer at the RMOW and over the past 30 years has worked in the federal, provincial, and municipal levels of governments in Canada. He spoke about the […]