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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 […]

You’ve found the perfect Whistler property and you’re ready to make an offer, but you’re not really sure how to go about it. Making an attractive offer is a balancing act between the buyer and the seller and can sometimes be difficult to get right. We spoke to our Realtors and asked them how to […]

Halloween in Whistler – it’s almost here! Whether you’re looking for free or paid activities that allow you to indulge in the celebration, there are plenty to choose from. So pull out the costume box, grab a pumpkin carving knife and celebrate the hallmark holiday with one too many candy bars. Here are just a […]

As we take a look at the third quarter of 2019, we are happy to report that the real estate market activity in Whistler stayed busy. After a slower than average second quarter, activity levels have returned to that which we have been experiencing for the last six quarters. We have seen that the total […]

Viewing properties is one of the most exciting parts of buying a home. You get to explore new areas and imagine yourself living in each of the beautifully staged properties. With that in mind, it can be very easy to forget that you need to make a serious assessment of the place before you make […]