John Garrad-Cole

The week ended November 27, 2011 saw 10 sales (offers going firm), 12 completions,  37 new listings and 15 price changes in the Whistler real estate market.  Of the 37 new listings, the majority were relistings of properties where listings had previously expired or been cancelled.  There are now 848 active listings in the Whistler market.

Sales highlights this week were as follows:

- All of ...

The week ended November 20, 2011 saw 16 sales, 13 new listings and 8 price changes in the Whistler real estate market.  We have definitely been seeing a decline recently in new listings and price reductions, while sales remain strong.  That might be expected at this time of year, when owners are choosing to rent their properties rather than sell - however, the market is busy and it does feel ...

The worst kept secret in Whistler is now official!  Whistler Mountain will be opening a week early on November 18 (this Friday). The snow base already stands at 55cm and more is forecast over the next couple of days.  It feels like it's going to be another epic season!

Please give me a call if you are interested in a newly renovated 3.5 bed, 2 bath, 1,700 sq ft townhouse fully renovated to a very high standard.  This spacious unit is located in Foxglove on the Benchlands and is priced at $940k.  It is not going to be actively listed on the open market.

Some of the best deals in Whistler over the last couple of years have come from US owners selling cheaply to take advantage of the Canadian dollar strength, and here are two more opportunities.  13 and 14 Cedar Ridge are owned by the same seller and have each just been reduced by almost $100k.  That takes their current list prices to $1,125k and $1,195k - the current owner paid $1,700k and $1 ...

Please see below for the text from the main body of my November 2011 newsletter.  Click here to access the full newsletter.

"•October saw continued strength in the Whistler real estate market, with 54 sales (as compared to 58 in September 2011 and 37 in October 2010), 121 new listings and 82 price changes – total market inventory declined to 846 (as compared  to 888 on October 8, 2011).

•Th ...

The week ended November 6, 2011 saw 13 sales, 39 new listings and 22 price changes in the Whistler real estate market.  Of the 39 new listings, the majority were relistings of properties where listings had previously expired or been cancelled.  There are now 846 active listings in the Whistler market.

Sales highlights this week were as follows:

- A few bigger sales this week included:
- 637 ...

I just finished uploading this House for sale, 3805 Sunridge Pl, Whistler, BC

This striking home is set in the exclusive neighbourhood of Sunridge Plateau. Built in 2001 this home has beautiful custom millwork throughout using a combination of exotic woods to achieve grandness rarely seen in Whistler. Every detail of this 4400 sq ft home was thoughtfully executed. The home offers 5 bedrooms, ...

3803 Sunridge Pl has just been reduced from $4,890k to $3,999k.  It is now excellent value, priced well below both the previous 2006 selling price of $5,250k and the assessed value of $5,622k.  Click here for more details.

"This striking home is set in the exclusive neighbourhood of Sunridge Plateau. Built in 2001 this home has beautiful custom millwork throughout using a combination of exot ...