Whistler Welcomes all the GranFondo participants this weekend!
There will be highway delays Saturday 7th so please ensure you check out the site for more details. https://www.rbcgranfondo.com/whistler/ After the event check out the Whistler Presents Outdoor Concert Series featuring Famous Players Band, at 1:45 and 3pm, with special guest appearances from Jim Cuddy of Blue Rodeo and Barney Bentall.
If you find yourself in Whistler next week and enjoy beer check out The Whistler Village Beer Festival from September 9-15th.
On the Real Estate front there are 364 listings in Whistler and 82 listings in Pemberton across all segments. I have provided more specific listing details below.
If you are looking to keep up to date with what is happening in the market I am more than happy to provide you with New Listings, Sales and Price Changes directly to your Inbox.
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Greeting from Whistler on the Labour Day long weekend!
The Whistler Presents Outdoor Summer Concert Series has two shows on this weekend. Enjoy Choir!Choir!Choir! Friday Aug 30th at 7:30pm and The Family Stone on Saturday August 31st 7:30pm. There is also the Whistler Farmers Market in the upper village both Saturday and Sunday.
On the Real Estate front there are 367 listings in Whistler and 85 listings in Pemberton across all segments. I have provided more specific listing details below.
If you are looking to keep up to date with what is happening in the market I am more than happy to provide you with New Listings, Sales and Price Changes directly to your Inbox.
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Crankworx is in its final weekend with a lot to check out, including the Red Bull Joyride tomorrow. The Whistler Farmers Market is also on this Sunday in the upper village at the base of Blackcomb.
On the Real Estate front there are 347 listings in Whistler and 90 listings in Pemberton across all segments. I have provided more specific listing details below.
If you are looking to keep up to date with what is happening in the market I am more than happy to provide you with New Listings, Sales and Price Changes directly to your Inbox.
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Greetings from Whistler!
Crankworx is back August 9th – 18th, with lots of events to enjoy. For a little slower pace enjoy the Flag Stop Theatre and Arts Festival, back for it’s 8th year at The Point on Alta Lake. The Whistler Farmers Market is also on this Sunday in the upper village at the base of Blackcomb.
On the Real Estate front there are 339 listings in Whistler and 94 listings in Pemberton across all segments. I have provided more specific listing details below.
If you are looking to keep up to date with what is happening in the market I am more than happy to provide you with New Listings, Sales and Price Changes directly to your Inbox.
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If you find yourself in Whistler this BC day long weekend be sure to get out and enjoy the Whistler Outdoor Summer Concert Series in Olympic Plaza. Tonight Broken Social Scene plays at 7pm and Nahko and Medicine for the People play Saturday at 7:30pm. Wanderlust is also in full swing until August 4th celebrating wellness when yoga and music come together in the mountains. If hunger strikes you don’t want to miss Whistler’s tastiest event at Dusty’s in Creekside, the Bulleit Bourbon Canadian National BBQ Championships. The Whistler Farmers Market is also on for 2 days this weekend, in the upper village at the base of Blackcomb.
On the Real Estate front there are 337 listings in Whistler and 89 listings in Pemberton across all segments. I have provided more specific listing details below.
If you are looking to keep up to date with what is happening in the market I am more than happy to provide you with New Listings, Sales and Price Changes directly to your Inbox.
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Greetings from Whistler!
If you are making your way up to Whistler this weekend be sure to cheer on the Ironman Participants as they test their endurance in one of the toughest triathlons in the world.
For more information on the event or traffic delays follow the links below…
Event: http://bit.ly/Ironmanevents
Traffic: http://bit.ly/Trafficinfo
On the Real Estate front there are 335 listings in Whistler and 88 listings in Pemberton across all segments. I have provided more specific listing details below. If you are looking to keep up to date with what is happening in the market I am more than happy to provide you with New Listings, Sales and Price Changes directly to your Inbox.
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Welcome to Summer in the Mountains!
There’s so much to do and see these days in Whistler, it’s sometimes hard to fit it all in! Whether you are interested in being in the heart of the action or if you just want to find some solitude, it’s all possible as you are never more than a few minutes away from the mountains, local trails, and lakes.
With regards to the real estate market, as you will read below, it might be a good time to buy, as there are more listings to choose from than there have been in recent years. If you are thinking of selling, it’s important to be priced competitively. If you have questions or would like to discuss your options in today’s market, I would be happy to sit down with you. Please call or drop by the office at your convenience.
Wishing you an amazing summer!
“Real Estate is a local phenomenon.”
Never has this statement been truer than it is currently. Media reports and industry press releases cover wide geographic areas and aggregate data to present information that is easier to follow. However, they rarely recognize the unique issues that directly impact the supply and demand in individual communities or market segments. This is even truer for smaller, non-urban communities like Whistler and Pemberton.
Current thinking and headlines would suggest the real estate activity in southwestern BC is at an all-time low and that prices are declining monthly. Headlines suggest that sales are down as much as 40% compared to the market peak and that prices are down 10% over the last 12 months (and even more in the high-end/luxury market). The pressure on prices to move downward is directly correlated with sales activity, but will also vary based on the type of inventory, the total amount of inventory available in any one segment of the market, and, of course, the needs and opinions of buyers and sellers regarding the future.
That brings us to the age-old question:
What has happened in Whistler in the past 6 months as compared to one year ago?
Market activity has followed the regional trends being reported. Overall activity in Whistler has declined by 37.5% compared with the same six-month period a year ago.
All property types have seen a significant decline in transaction volume, with townhouses and condominiums most affected. The current level of activity is equivalent to that experienced in 2009 (pre-Olympics). The primary difference today is that the number of properties of all types being offered for sale is less than half what it was ten years ago.
The slowdown in activity has led to a steady increase in the number of properties offered for sale and has lengthened the average time on the market for sellers. However, the interest in Whistler property is sufficient to offset those sales trends, and overall average prices have remained comparable to a year ago at this time and have slightly increased since the start of 2019.
Different market segments have responded differently (price-wise) to the slowdown in activity. The townhouse market has seen a 11% drop since the beginning of the year, while condominiums have increased by 11%, largely due to strong rental revenue opportunities. Single-family values have risen by 7.2% since the beginning of the year, despite being 5% below where they were at this time a year ago. Clearly, the amount and type of property being offered for sale have a significant impact on market performance.
What should we Take Away from this as a Buyer or Seller?
1. Don’t assume that what is being reported in other areas or regions in B.C. or Canada, for that matter, is happening in Whistler
2. Sellers can expect that properties, on average, will be on the market longer than we’ve seen in the recent past. Properly priced; however, they will attract significant interest and may sell quickly.
3. There continues to be a historically low number of properties offered for sale. This will be the reality for the foreseeable future. Buyers should not hesitate when they find their dream property.
If you are making your way up to Whistler this weekend the Outdoor Summer Concert Series welcomes Sloan to the stage tonight at 7:30 and Whitehorse tomorrow at 7:30, bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy some free concerts. Whistler also welcomes the Red Bull 400 World Championships, the steepest 400-metre race in the world! Everyone is welcome to cheer on the athletes at Whistler Olympic Park, and spectators are permitted up the ski jumps in designated areas.
On the Real Estate front there are 331 listings in Whistler and 80 listings in Pemberton across all segments. I have provided more specific listing details below. If you are looking to keep up to date with what is happening in the market I am more than happy to provide you with New Listings, Sales and Price Changes directly to your Inbox
Greetings from Whistler,
Wishing all our American family, friends and clients a great 4th of July long weekend!
If you find yourself in Whistler with the kids be sure to check out the Whistler Children’s Festival at Olympic Plaza kicking off Friday at 4pm with a FREE all-ages Pyjama Dance Party! After a day of adventure you can enjoy a Mountain Top Summer Feast at the Roundhouse Lodge on Whistler Mountain with live music, it’s great for the whole family.
Market Update
Inventory is slightly down from last week with 329 listings in Whistler and 74 in Pemberton. I have provided more specific listing details below.
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Happy Canada Day!
We have back-to-back open houses this weekend, so come by and say hi!
