John Garrad-Cole

Interest Rate Movement 

We thought we would send this out due to the current pocket of upward pressure we are experiencing on long term fixed rates. We have gone from an all-time low of 3.45% for a 5 year fixed rate in December 2010 to now 3.85% as our "best" 5 year fixed.

In Canada, there are generally 2 branches of interest rate movement; one based on the central bank prime rate, and one ba ...

The week ended February 20, 2011 saw 11 sales, 26 new listings and 21 price changes in the Whistler real estate market.  Of the 26 new listings, the vast majority were relistings of properties where listings had previously expired or been cancelled.

Sales highlights this week were as follows:

- One sale over $1m: a Fitzsimmons Walk townhouse for $1,565k.
- A chalet in Cayley Close, Bayshore ...

We are proud to announce that this Feb 19th, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 3554 Falcon Cr in Thornhill Real Estate Group in the Blueberry Hill neighborhood, Whistler. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Blueberry Hill.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Blueberry ...

Thornhill has just taken on a new listing in Emerald Estates.  It is a brand new home under construction that has gone into foreclosure.  It has good views, and has a 1/2 bed suite plus 3/4 beds in the main house.  It will be listed at $1,050k and probably needs c.$200k to finish it off.  Contact me for more details.

Non-Resident Lending - A Summary of Where We Are At

• It is extremely important for non-residents to open a bank account while they are here, even if the account won't be actively used or eventually closed. This can save a lot of grief with finalzing their mortgage file if they purchase in the future.
• The industry standard for lending to non-residents remains at a 65% loan-to-value ratio.
• We h ...

The week ended February 13, 2011 saw 7 sales, 29 new listings and 18 price changes in the Whistler real estate market.  Of the 29 new listings, the vast majority were relistings of properties where listings had previously expired or been cancelled.

Sales highlights this week were as follows:

- Three sales in the Four Seasons Resort - further  evidence that Phase 2 prices have reached a floo ...

We are proud to announce that this Feb 12th, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM we will be hosting an Open House at 3070 Hillcrest Dr in Alta Vista 2 in the Alta Vista neighborhood, Whistler. This is an opportunity to visit this excellent Townhouse for sale in beautiful Alta Vista.

Please come with any questions you may have. In the meantime you can take a virtual tour of this Alta Vista Townhouse for sale. ...

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 4 3554 Falcon Cr, Whistler, BC

Walk through the door and you're home!! With a great layout, warm feel and spectacular Mountain views, enjoy this end unit townhome on weekends or live here fulltime. First class taste and quality in the renovation with no expense spared: over $500k has been invested including custom cabinetry & millwork, custom ...

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 203 3070 Hillcrest Dr, Whistler, BC

This recent renovation is worthy of a TV design show!! The owners have created maximum space with their clever and tasteful design, certainly worth taking a look. Then add good views, storage for skis and bikes, lovely deck with views towards Alta Lake, and you have a spot perfect as a weekend getaway or fo ...