New Exemptions to the Foreign Buyers Ban
Posted on Mar 31, 2023 in Regulatory Changes
On January 1st, 2023 the Canadian Federal Government Introduced a two year ban on foreign buyers. While this ban doesn’t directly impact Whistler and Pemberton due to its population - Squamish and areas with higher populations like Vancouver are impacted. As the rules as they were initially introduced have since been modified to allow some foreign...
Who's buying - February 2023
Posted on Mar 16, 2023 in Statistics
In February the market started to pick up speed again, with with buyers, especially those from Canada feeling more confident in the market with the apparent hold on interest rate hikes from the Bank of Canada.
This graphic represents buyers in Whistler in February 2023.
- 85% of buyers came from BC
- 10% of buyers from the rest of Canada, in this case...
Who is buying property in Whistler? January
Posted on Feb 25, 2023 in Statistics
One of the most frequently asked questions that I get about real estate is "Who is buying property in Whistler?" The answer, which often surprises people, is that buyers in Whistler are mostly from BC.
This graphic represents buyers in Whistler in January 2023.
- 63% of buyers came from BC
- 6% of buyers from the rest of Canada, in this case Ontario.
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February Events in Whistler
Posted on Feb 01, 2023 in Live in Whistler
Apart from all of the amazing 'everyday' activities that Whistler has to offer, every month offers an array of exciting Resort Festivals and Events. Keep reading for this months events and activities for the whole family.
December 21, 2022 – May 21, 2023
UNCEDED: S7ULH TEMÍXW / TI TMICWKÁLHA / OUR LAND
Location: Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre
Regul...
January 2023 Wrap Up
Posted on Jan 31, 2023 in Regulatory Changes
2022 was a wild ride. From the Bank of Canada raising their policy interest rate from 0.25% in March to 4.25% in December and sweeping regulatory changes across the sector here's a summary of the most notable real estate stories of 2022.
The Government introduced an anti-flipping tax, the Home Buyers Rescission Period and a foreign buyers ban as wel...
Local Business Spotlight - Advent Edition
Posted on Dec 27, 2022 in Live in Whistler
This year I wanted to highlight the many amazing and hard working local businesses that make Whistler uniquely Whistler. While I couldn't get to all the businesses (which leaves some for future Local Spotlight projects), below was this years Christmas 2022 Local Business Spotlight Advent Calendar. 
3: Whist...