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Whistler and Pemberton February Sales Statistics

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What changes the Federal Budget might make to housing affordability?


What changes the Federal Budget might make to housing affordability? Here are the details:1) First Time Home Buyer Incentive, as a way to help with housing affordability the government is earmarking $1.25 billion over three years for something it’s calling a "shared equity mortgage"The...

Whistler and Pemberton January Sales Statistics


Whistler January Monthly StatsPemberton January Monthly Stats Whistler There was an increase in the volume of sales in January compared to December. We had a total of 39 sales in January versus the 18 sales in December. However, January 2019 saw a 40% decrease in the number of sales compared to...

Whistler and Pemberton December Sales Statistics


Whistler December Monthly Stats Pemberton December Monthly Stats    Whistler   There was a significant drop in sales in December - both compared to the previous month and compared to Decembers in previous years.     We typically experience less...

Whistler and Pemberton November Sales Statistics


  Whistler and Pemberton Real Estate Market  Whistler November Monthly Stats Pemberton November Monthly Stats Whistler  There were 4% more sales in November, compared to October.  There were also slightly more sales in November 2018 than reported in November 2017,...

Whistler & Pemberton September Sales Statistics


Whistler September Sale Statistics Pemberton September Sales Statistics WhistlerThe number of sales in September was up marginally from August – however, September did not see the usual spike in the number of sales normally experienced at this time of year.  We have...

August 2018 Sales Statistics


Whistler Monthly Sales StatisticsPemberton Monthly Sales Statistics WhistlerThe number of sales in August dropped very marginally down from July -  and now August is officially the slowest month for sales in 2018 to-date.   Also there were not as many sales this August...

March 2018 Market Re-Cap


Whistler Monthly Sales Statistics Pemberton Monthly Sales Statistics Whistler The number of sales in March was relatively strong but there were not as many sales this March as there were in March 2017 and March 2016. However, we did see a slight increase in the dollar volume of the sales compared...

February 2018 Market Re-Cap


Whistler Monthly Sales StatisticsPemberton Monthly Sales Statistics WhistlerThe number of sales in February was relatively strong but there were not as many sales this February as there were in February 2017 and February 2016.  We are now starting to see a slight increase in the...

January 2018 Market Re-Cap


Whistler Monthly Sales StatisticsPemberton Monthly Sales StatisticsWhistlerThe number of sales in January was relatively strong for the first month of the year.   Typically, January is not one of our busiest months for sales as everyone gets back to work after the Christmas holidays.  We...

December 2017 Re-Cap


WHISTLERDecember sales were relatively slow but this is fairly typical for the month of December when everyone is focused on family events or planning their vacations during the holidays.   It was the slowest month for sales in 2017 but, in general, 2017 was a busy year with...

FYI The 15% Foreign Investment Tax does not apply to Whistler!


This week’s blog was going to be about the 15% Foreign Investment Tax in Vancouver and how that may, or may not, affect the Whistler real estate market.   As there is a new President Elect in the US, it is still going to be about non-resident investment but the focus is now going...

How are the new Mortgage Rules Impacting The Whistler Real Estate Market?


I’ve been asked this question quite a lot recently. Many local agents have also been wondering just how wide-spread the impact of the new mortgage rules will be.  It seems that in Whistler, the impact will be relatively  So it is local, first-time buyers who are most likely to...

October Update


What a difference a month makes!   It was a little slower in September for new business with only 78 reported firm sales last month as compared to 91 the month before – and 95 sales a year ago during the same month.   We expect the highly reduced number of properties for...

The 2016 Housing Market Outlook Report is out!


The 2016 Housing Market Outlook Report is out! House prices are expected to rise 2.5% in 2016. Learn what's driving prices in the ‪#‎REMAX‬ Housing Market Outlook Report:  2016 Housing Market Outlook Report

Tough Mudder returning for fourth year New obstacles on tap; Attendance rebound expected


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