John Garrad-Cole

Two quality log homes in great locations have recently come on the market.

2586 Snowridge Cr - prime ski-in/ski-out location just above Creekside.  5 beds, 3 baths and 3,000 sq ft.  Renovated and listed at $2,195k (last sold for $2,600k in 2006)

3228 Peak Drive - one of the most prestigious street addresses in Whistler, offers commanding views of Whistler and Blackcomb Mountains.  4.5 bed, ...

6154 Eagle Dr has just been reduced to $1,399k (from $1,459k).  That's a good price for a 4 bed / 4.5 bath home in this great location, close to the village.  The house is well built and has a good back yard.  Inside it needs some modernising, but for buyers with vision this home offers good value and huge potential.

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There are some great cabins available in Alpine Meadows.  These 3 are the best value opportunities out there:

8332 Needles Dr - 11,000 sq ft lot, s beds, 2 baths, double garage.  Priced at $549k.
8617 Drifter Way - 11,000+ sq ft, 3 beds, 1.5 bath, 1,400 sq ft, very tidy.  Priced at $649k.
8242 Mountainview Dr - half acre lot (subdividable), 3 bed home with 2 bed suite, 1,900 sq ft.  Priced a ...

8322 Needles Dr: Here's a great deal in Alpine Meadows - $549k for a 10,000 sq ft lot with a very well kept 3 bed / 2 bath cabin plus a double garage!  This is a steal and won't last long at this price.  Click here for more info.

 

The latest update from Tourism Whistler reports that December saw record room night volumes and the rest of the season is tracking well ahead of last year:

"With significant wins in December and January and with February and March pacing well ahead of last year, this winter is shaping up to be one of - if not the - best winter season in recent years (post the 2008-recession) with regards to ...

A one bed unit in the Aspens has just come on the market at $295k!  That is well below recent sales and compares to an assessed value of over $400k!  This price equates to under $520/ sq ft for a condo in one of the best slope side buildings in Whistler.  You will need to be fast to secure this one.

Snowridge Cr in Nordic Estates is one of the prime ski-in/ski-out locations in Whistler.  You will see it to your right as you near the end of the Dave Murray Downhill in Creekside.  Another plus is that the amenities of Creekside are easily accessible on foot - you are not stranded high up on the side of the mountain.  Homes in this location are typically over $3m but two have just come on a ...

26 Cedar Ridge has just come back to the market with big price reduction - it is now $1,090k (compared to $1,299k previously).  Cedar Ridge offers one of my favourite deals in Whistler - right next to the ski hill a short walk to the Village. The units have approved plans in place enabling them to be expanded to c.2,000 sq ft.  That means that a fully renovated 2,000 sq ft slopeside townhouse ...

3RD HOME is an exclusive club for luxury second home owners which enables them to get even more enjoyment from their investment. Members are able to enjoy each other's properties by making weeks available in their own second homes. The club has hundreds of stunning villas, condos and estates with an average value of $2.5 million. About half are in America and the rest are spread around the wo ...

The Bank of Canada has just announced that its main interest rate is being held at 1% due to continued uncertainty in Europe.  This has led to fixed term interest rates falling to historic lows - 2.99% is now available for a 5-year fixed and 3.84% for a 10-year fixed.  Those really are extraordinarily low rates.  With a combination of Whistler's low property values and cheap financing, this r ...