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Can you believe the Whistler 2010 Olympic Games is celebrating its first milestone? Ten years ago (on February 12th) the Whistler community came together for an unparalleled opportunity as Host Mountain Resort for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Now, it’s time for the community to come together again as we remember the celebrations, […]

Valentine’s Day in Whistler is a magical time. There are endless possibilities to fall in love, be pampered or enjoy quality time while discovering the Village’s many hidden corners. Whether you’re spending the day, weekend or just a few hours, here are some things to consider adding into your Valentine’s Day plans. Fall in Love […]

While moving in winter isn’t generally considered an ideal time to move house, in Whistler can be a very common time to buy and sell. And, you named it – move! Due to the seasonal nature of the area bringing in high traffic during winter, many properties are bought and sold at this time and […]

Whistler’s Real Estate market in 2019 began slowly, paralleling trends seen throughout British Columbia which began back in the second half of 2018 and continued into the first half of 2019. However, a strong recovery in consumer confidence combined with low-interest rates and a strong tourist season saw the marketplace return to its historical levels […]

Property Assessments for Whistler and Pemberton are now available and should have already reached your mailbox. To the surprise of some, our area has bucked the trend of falling values seen throughout most of the province this year. This has occurred despite a significant reduction in sales activity similar to the rest of British Columbia. […]

Selling a property in Whistler can sometimes be a long and complicated process. You may have heard stories about how fast Whistler properties sell, but that’s not always the case. If your property isn’t selling as fast as you’d hope, there may be some issues with your listing. We spoke to our Realtors and asked […]

When renovating your Whistler property, going over your budget can be a real danger. It could lead to you living in a construction site until you can afford to finish the job, or trying to sell a home that is poorly finished. With careful planning and attention to detail, you can reduce the risk of […]

Here in Whistler, we like to think we’re extra lucky. That’s because we get to celebrate Thanksgiving not once, but twice. That means double the turkey, double the stuffing, and double the warm fuzzy feeling you get when you spend time with your favourite people. If you’re planning on being in Whistler for the American […]

We often talk about the importance of a home inspection when buying a property in Whistler and the issues to look out for in your prospective home, but what happens if it turns out that your dream home isn’t as perfect as you first thought? Here are some common issues uncovered in home inspections that […]

Millennials are changing the way the house buying market goes, whether you like to admit it or not. Generally speaking, at least. This may not apply to every housing sector (like the luxury market for example) but there is no denying they are a strong target market in the real estate industry. They make up […]