January 5, 2012 Click on the graph to view the volume
sales in 2011 compared to 2010 - Whistler is up 20%+
January 4, 2012
25cm of new snow on the mountains over night - base is now at a whopping
212cm!
January 1, 2012 Happy New Year!
December 25, 2011 Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
November 25, 2011 A beautiful winter day in Whistler with fresh snow -
doesn't get any better than this!
November 24, 2011 Loverboy & Trooper are performing this Saturday
Nov. 26th at Celebration Plaza starting at 6:30pm $10 admission proceeds go
to the Whistler food bank.
November 2011
Whistler Newsletter
November 19, 2011 Congratulations to a whole
new council in Whistler: Mayor: Nancy Wilhelm-Morden Council members: Jayson
Faulkner, Duane Jackson, Roger McCarthy, John Grills, Andre Janyk, Jack
Crompton
September 22, 2011 As
of Nov. 1st, parking in Whistler day Lots 4 and 5 will no longer be free:
rates are $8 a day, evenings $4 and a 24-hour summer rate of $16, 10-day
pass: $65 available all year for Lots 2 to 5 and a monthly pass: $50 a
month, $120 for three months and $150 for six months.
September
12, 2011 For any Whistler owners that require a mail in ballot for the
November election - here it is. You have to be 18 yrs or older, Canadian
citizen & resident of Whistler OR own property in Whistler, resident of
BC for at least 6 months and not disqualified by law from voting in an
election
August 13, 2011 - Come to the free concert series at
Celebration Plaza in Whistler... tonight starting at 7pm Colin James is
playing!
Aug
August
10, 2011 - Mike Furey named as Whistler's new CAO for
Whistler, BC.
One
month after Bill Barratt officially retired from his post as
Whistler's Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the municipality has
confirmed that Mike Furey will take over the position starting
Monday, Sept. 12.
August 9, 2011 - Official Community Plan (OCP) phase 1
owner update (via Sue Chappel)... click
here
July 28, 2011 - Debt ceiling in the US, what does it all
mean? Click here
June 20, 2011 YTD 2nd Qtr Stats compared to 2010 &
2009 - volume sales are up in Whistler, our market is very healthy with
condos and townhomes leading the way! View
stats here
June 19, 2011 -
LOW INTEREST RENOVATION LOANS Financial
institutions offer 'green' loans for home owners making energy efficient
upgrades. Vancity's Bright Ideas personal loan offers home owners up to
$20,000 at prime + 1% for up to 10 years for 'green' renovations. RBC's
Energy Saver loan offers 1% off the interest rate for a fixed rate
installment loan over $5,000 or a $100 renovation on a home energy audit on
a fixed rate installment loan over $5,000. For information visit your
financial institution or go to: www.vancity.com/Loans/BrightIdeas/
or www.rbcroyalbank.com/ and in
the search box enter 'energy saver loan'.
June 3, 2011 - The Whistler real estate market is strong: Carolyn Hill makes
top 10 in Whistler Real Estate Co. Ltd.
for the month of May as well as top 10
in the company year to date!
June 1, 2011 - Whistler real estate market, one of the best starts to the
year! Graphing our market see the current trends to date: click
here
MaMay 1, 2011 - Market Report
The real estate market in the first half of 2011 continues to build on
the momentum established in the second half of 2010. Despite some
continuing economic uncertainty worldwide, consumer confidence against our
major target market continues to strengthen. Unit sales volume continues
to be consistent for all types of real estate offered here and is slowly
growing. Buyers do continue to focus on value for money and convenience.
Family oriented townhomes, being the most popular purchase, are in high
demand.
Prices continue to consolidate as the market adjusts to the new buyer
preferences. The median value of homes currently sits at $992,000 with
condominiums valued at $295,000 and townhomes at $605,000.
The number of properties for sale continues to provide an excellent
selection for both investors and lifestyle purchasers. Prices are expected
to remain at current levels as sales momentum continues to build for the
remainder of 2011.
Astute buyers will act to today to take advantage of best-in-decade
prices, low interest rates and a great selection of opportunities.
March 30, 2011 - 111 sales in 2011 to date
(not incl. timeshares & parking stalls) compared to 77 for the same time
in 2010. Volume sales are up in Whistler!
March 16, 2011 - What Buyers are looking for in today's
market: click
here
Whistler isn't all work & no play... Family ski on Whistler mountain - powder over our boots!Skiing & living the dream in Whistler BC
Skiing, living and selling the dream in
Whistler, Canada
Whistler Company Real Estate Stats - Listing a property? Who
has the majority market share in Whistler? see
here:
January 31, 2011 - Whistler voted best skiing in North America... read
more here:
January 30, 2011 - Calling all Skate Skiiers to the ski challenge: As
this is my first year skate skiing, I started out very slowly agonizing the
hills in the Callaghan trails. Each time I went out it got easier so I
forced myself to get out and made little challenges for myself. The
first challenge was to make it up the first gruelling hill on Madelay loop
without stopping, the next was to try to make it up all of the hills without
stopping or walking, then it was to make it from the dog parking lot (on the
left side after the gate) up & around Madelay loop and back to the
parking lot... first time was 1 hr, then 50 mins (feeling pretty good), next
was 40 mins (feeling pretty great), today I made it in 35 mins! My
challenge to anyone that dares is to beat my time and report back so I have
a new goal to beat. The Challenge is on!!! Follow my skating
updates on face book:
January 2011 - Whistler Real Estate's market update:
The fourth quarter of 2010 showed a strong rebound from quarter three in
terms of both total value of sales and total number of sales. Combine this
with a significant decline in the number of properties offered for sales,
and the 2010 real estate market ended in a high note and leads us to believe
in a positive market environment for 2011.
Although the total number of sales were unchanged as compared to
2009, the total value of sales increased by approximately 10% for the year.
On the single family front, sales volume, unit sales,
average price and median price remained largely unchanged from year to year.
Average sales price remained at just over 1.5 million dollars with a median
value of approximately $1,095,000. Activity was consistent throughout the
year, with a total volume of 85 sales valued at $123,602 million.
The townhouse market was the strongest market in 2010 with significant
increases in unit volume, dollar sales volume and average price and median
value. Average values increased to $779,535 by year and with a median value
of $632,000. This activity is reflective of changing trends in consumer
preference to smaller, less expensive family property with less upkeep, yet
providing year round enjoyment. Increasingly rental income is not a priority
for the majority of our buyers. The 154 sales last year valued at over 120
million dollars represent a 40% increase from the year before.
Condominium sales declined during the year reflecting a concern with the
rental income and increasing ownership costs. Total sales value and unit
sales declined by about 10-15% to approximately $382,000 from the year
before. Interestingly median value remained relatively stable in the
condominium sector, indicating a narrowing of range of value a the lower
price points.
After several years of
low-activity, building lot sales showed a strong recovery, reaching the
highest number of sales recorded since 2002. This was largely due to new
offerings at Lakecrest & Baxter Creek. Despite the interest, average
price for a lot fell by 15% to $1,004,364 with a median value of $925,000
(the lowest level since 2003). Clearly this segment of the market continues
to adjust to the number of lots available for sales and to consumer
preference for existing, built properties at a lower end price point then
indicated by current lot values on a residual basis
Although our visitors and customers come from all over
the world, the great source of buyer for real estate in our own marketplace
continues to be the Lower Mainland. Fully 60%of
our buyers are located in the greater Vancouver metro area. The second
largest market is buyers with addresses located in Whistler. When combined
with all other Canadian purchasers, fully 85% of all properties purchased in
2010 were purchased by buyers with Canadian addresses.
On a percentage basis, U.S. buyers continue to be our
third largest source of purchasers despite recent issues with the exchange
rate. It will be interesting to see how this will play out going forward if
the dollar stays at par.
Following the U.S., buyers from the Pacific Rim
(Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.) continue to show a strong interest
in Whistler, and in light of the growing strength of their economics and
their interest in Vancouver, we expect to see steady growth in this area. As
always much of our success in selling real estate is a function of our
success as a tourist and recreational destination. Changing trends in travel
decisions and preferences will need to be watched closely as will the larger
economic factors which impact discretionary buying decisions.
25cm of new snow on the mountains over night - base is now at a whopping
212cm!
