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Short-term Rentals in Whistler
Whistler’s Short-Term Rental Rules You may have heard that the BC short-term rental restrictions don’t apply in Whistler. While that’s true, it doesn’t mean anything goes here. In fact, Whistler has long enforced its own zoning and licensing requirements to regulate...
Shared Ownership
Why Shared Ownership Matters to Whistler Buyers in 2025 Shared ownership has long been a go-to option in Whistler, and it’s gaining even more traction: nearly 20% of property sales this year are tied to part-year shares, helping buyers enter the market without paying...
Buyer-Seller Gap
Why Today’s Buyer-Seller Gap Matters to Whistler Real Estate Decisions There are currently more than twice as many sellers as buyers in the BC housing market ~42k sellers versus just ~19k buyers. This wide imbalance is a standout signal that we’ve shifted from a...
Whistler Investment Property: Hands-On or Hands-Off?
Why Your Level of Involvement Matters When Buying a Whistler Investment Property Thinking of buying an investment property in Whistler? Before you dive into listings, there’s one key question to answer: how involved do you want to be in managing your rental? That...
Q1 2025 Whistler Market Update
Understanding the Market Means Looking Closer When it comes to Whistler real estate, it's never a one-size-fits-all story. The various market segments, residential, nightly rentals, hotel investments, etc. - all behave differently. That’s why it’s so important to...
2024 Year-End Market Report
In 2024, Whistler recorded a total of 510* property sales, reflecting a modest 3% increase compared to 2023. However, sales activity remains more than 20% below the five-year average. The total sales volume reached $835 million, which, despite the slight uptick in...
Q3 2024 Market Update
All throughout the summer I've sounded like a broken record. When someone asked me "how's the Whistler real estate market?" I'd always say that it's been quiet in terms of sales. I'd say, that buyers are in a good position to negotiate because a lot of properties have...
June Whistler Market Update
We’ve almost made it half way through the year, and so far, it’s been a bit of an inconsistent year in real estate here in Whistler. Overall the number of sales is almost the exact same as last year at this time. By the end of May we had 236 sales in total in Whistler...
Q1 Whistler Real Estate Market Update
We saw a pretty quiet start to the year in terms of sales numbers. This is not surprising given that there haven't been any interest cuts yet. There has been an increase of active listings. The current inventory is almost at 300 listings. The highest it has been since...
Whistler Resort Club
Feature Property: Whistler Resort Club. Whistler Resort Club offers great value in an amazing location. The property is located in Whistler Creekside. Providing you with everything you'll in need in Whistler in walking distance. Roland's Pub, Red Door Bistro and Nita...
Galentine’ s Referral Love
What to do in Whistler until the mountain opens?
Alright, we almost made it - only five weeks until the mountain opens! But what to do until then?? We like to call the time between Canadian Thanksgiving and opening day “Locals’ Season”. Because few(er) visitors are in town, there a lot of great offers around. Retail...