Apres in Whistler: The Art of Just Hanging Out
With the miracle of modern technology it's all too easy to text instead of talk, to have screen time instead of quality time. The answer? Après. Where there's nothing between you and your fellow human beings except a patio table, a cold drink and a whole day of stories to share. Come and join us for Après while in Whistler and be our guest!
By the Way : How to prepare for the spring real estate market!
When it comes to real estate, Spring starts in February.
You might already know Spring is the hottest season in terms of property sales.
Buyers come out in big numbers with a lot of pent up demand from the long Winter months.
However, in order to make the most of the spring real estate rush, you have to start preparing now for “ Low Inventory & High Demand – Higher Prices” in our Sea to Sky Area
SEA TO SKY Real Estate Update
Whistler's real estate market had 57 sales in January 2017, totalling over $61 million in dollar volume, an increase of over 13% when compared to January 2016. For a complete breakdown of Whistler Sales by Dollar Volume, Number of Transactions and Property Types, as well as annual quarterly trends for the past few years, please check out the statistics on our blog, here.
Pemberton Real Estate had 11 sales in January 2017, representing a 57% increase in total number of transactions and a 87% increase in the total dollar volume of sales when compared to January 2016, please check out the Pemberton Sales Statistics here.
The Squamish real estate market remains active as we come into the new year. There were 21 sales in Squamish, a 14% increase in number of transactions and 18% increase in total dollar volume when compared to January 2016, please check out the Squamish real estate statistics here.
Come and talk to me about THIS MONTS FEATURED LISINGS at my Open Houses!
Prepare yourself with our BUYERS INFORMATION and 20 Questions to Get The Best Mortgage Rate
REAL Estate & RELATED News
Wedgewoods Whistler Development- Phase 2 now selling! For more information about WedgeWoods, please feel free to contact me.
$35 Million Investment in BC Parks -Funds will go towards hiring of 25 park rangers, new programs to protect the natural environment, and an endowment for a new BC Parks Foundation.
Understanding Agency Relationships - disclosing the nature of the agency relationship with REALTORS® client.
Whistler & Pemberton Happenings
Here's what's going on around town:
Whistler Blackcomb's Fire & Ice Show:Watch world-class athletes flipping and twisting through a burning ring of fire and finish with a first class fireworks display. Free. Sunday night at 6:30 PM.
Family Après- Mondays and Wednesdays - December 19, 2016 – March 29, 2017 - Visit Whistler Olympic Plaza select evenings through winter for Family Après for free kid-friendly activities and entertainment brought to you by the Resort Resort Municipality of Whistler and the Province of BC.
Peak to Valley Race presented by Smirnoff- February 24 & 25 - The Peak to Valley Race is a long standing and unique team race on Whistler Mountain. Featuring a vertical drop of 1,443 metres, with 180 gates and a course over 5 km long.
Winemakers Apres - Wine and Dine at 6,000 ft - A special afternoon featuring world class wines paired with locally-sourced culinary delights. Perched atop Whistler Mountain with stunning views from Steeps Grill & Wine Bar, a full-course dinner complete with wine pairings is guaranteed to be a feast for your senses.
Scandinave Spa - Experience the lap of luxury with spa packages designed to relax your sore muscles, sooth your skin and calm your mind.
Don't forget to pick up a copy of our RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate Portfolio of Properties to see some fabulous home listings and read about upcoming events in Whistler & Pemberton.
Ursula Morel
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ursula@ursulamorel.com