The Blog

Q: Why did you move to Whistler? A: Adventure! I moved from Ontario in 1982. Q: When did you get into real estate? A: I have been a Realtor for 40 years! I took my BC real estate course again when I first arrived in Whistler. I was originally a registered real estate sales person […]

For most people the move to Whistler is a lifestyle choice. Whether you come from the Lower Mainland, or further afield, the reason many make the move is to enjoy a certain way of life. Whistler offers a huge array of activities and outdoor adventures all year round, and with the draw of one of […]

On March 15th, the Superintendent of Real Estate’s new consumer protection rules take effect. These rules will require new mandatory disclosures of remuneration to be paid at the time of every offer presentation, new mandatory disclosures of the licensee’s responsibility to both clients and unrepresented parties, a new mandatory disclosure to consumers of the risks […]

The Whistler real estate market experienced another active year in 2017 resulting in significant price appreciation in most sectors and over one billion dollars of value being transacted throughout the year. Despite the number of reported sales falling below that achieved during 2016, strong buyer interest continued to drive valuations and reduce the number of […]

Q: Why did you move to Whistler? A: I finished university in Ontario and was travelling to Australia to bike down the East Coast. Before that I had the opportunity to drive across Canada, and found myself in Whistler in September 1997. I mountain biked on some amazing trails, and discovered that Whistler was an […]

Q: Why did you move to Whistler? A: The easy answer is for love! I actually met my wife Stephanie (fellow Whistler Realtor Stephanie Sloan) on a ski trip to Switzerland and we had a great time with some mutual friends. When we got back here she was living in Whistler, and I was living […]

There are so many activities to choose from in Whistler, that sometimes it can seem overwhelming. Most who venture to the action packed town are aware of the snowboarding, skiing and other common winter sports. This list provides some alternative activities when you have fallen one too many times on your board, or are just […]

Spending the holidays in Whistler is as close as you can come to the perfect destination! There’s snow, lights, celebrations, and even Santa! In Whistler you will find something for the entire family to enjoy, whether you want to enjoy the slopes, revel in the beauty of the mountains and the Village, or enjoy the […]

Q: Where are you from? A: I’m from Pemberton, and I actually moved back there last year from Vancouver. For the last 8 years I’ve been living between Vancouver and Melbourne, Australia. Q: What was it like growing up here? A: It was awesome! Growing up in Pemberton was a lot of fun – I’ve been […]

Q: Why did you move to Whistler? A: The old cliché really – I moved out after graduating from university for one year from Ontario in 2001. I moved for the skiing and stayed because of the lifestyle and the people. Q: What did you do when you first arrived? A: I initially worked for a ski shop in […]