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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 […]
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 […]