Whistler Real Estate Listings

July 2014 Sunny Summer Greetings! It’s the third week of July and summer in Whistler is in full gear. It’s interesting to see how the summer season continuous to evolve with an array of events and activities. The events list continues to grow; Tough-Mudder , Summer Concert Series , Ironman , Grand-Fondo , Children’s Festival along with the traditional Sunday Farmer’s Market . While the activities list is open ended; cross-country biking , downhill biking in the park, alpine hiking , kayaking , rafting ,   stand-up paddling , zip-trekking , ATV tours , golf , tennis and don’t forget apres on a sunny patio !  For a full list of events and activities check out: Whistler Blackcomb  at  www.WhistlerBlackcomb.com   Tourism Whistler  at  www.Whistler.com On the real estate side the first half of 2014 surpassed 2013 both in dollar volume and the number of sales. The Whistler Listing System (WLS) recorded approximately 340 sale...

If you have been thinking about buying property in North Americas premiere four seasons resort, now is the time to do it! Read below and I will show you why. Have you been wondering what the Real Estate market in Whistler, B.C. was like in 2013? You have come to the right place! Here I will break down the Median Sale Price, Listing  Inventory, List Price vs Sale Price and Sales Volume for Whistler Chalets, Condo's, and Townhomes. The number of sales and dollar volume are up and listing inventory down. In addition compared to a year ago most Property-Types have experienced a slight gain in value  ( approximately 5%) with the exceptions of Condo-Hotels and Shared- Ownership. The vast majority of buyers continue to be from Greater Vancouver and local. For example of the 67 sales in November foreign buyers only made up 13%  (USA: 3 / UK: 2 / Singapore: 2 / Hong Kong: 1 / France: 1). Overall the total number of sales January to November this year equals 608 wi...

Now is the best time to buy a Phase 2 Property in Whistler in the history of the resort! The graph below illustrates median sale price of Phase 2 units in Whistler in the last 10 years: As you can see, now is the best time to buy a Phase 2 unit in Whistler.... EVER! We are seeing a decrease in listing inventory of Phase 2 properties in Whistler and a rise on rental return for owners.  If you were ever thinking of buying in Whistler,  NOW IS THE TIME! Call me and let's get started!    Matthew Callaghan -  REALTOR ® Sutton Presidents Club Member ®  - 2011 & 2012 Sutton Group - West Coast Realty O: (604) 935-3380 |   C:  (604)966-8678 Search Whistler's Best Real Estate Listings Here www.MatthewCallaghan.com        

Four Seasons Residences in Whistler, B.C. The graph below illustrates Median Sale P rice of 3 Bed plus units at The Four Seasons Residences in the last 5 years: The graph below illustrates Active Listing Inven tory of 3 Bed plus units at The Four Seasons Residences in the last 5 years: Click here to view the currently listed properties at The Four Seasons Residences in Whistler Now is a great time to buy in Whistler!    Matthew Callaghan -  REALTOR ® Sutton Presidents Club Member ®  - 2011 & 2012 Sutton Group - West Coast Realty O: (604) 935-3380 |   C:  (604)966-8678 Search Whistler's Best Real Estate Listings Here www.MatthewCallaghan.com        

We are seeing a 5 year low in inventory in the Phase 1 market and increased sales volume since 2010. This simple economic principle of "Supply vs Demand" is indicating a shift from a 'buyers'market to a 'balanced' or 'sellers' market. The graph below illustrates Median Sale P rice of Phase 1 Condos in Whistler in the last 5 years : The graph below illustrates Active Listing Inven tory of Phase 1 Condos in Whistler in the last 5 years: Now is the best time to buy in Whistler in the last 5 years, but this is quickly changing! If you were thinking of buying in Whistler, don't wait any longer!    Matthew Callaghan -  REALTOR ® Sutton Presidents Club Member ®  - 2011 & 2012 Sutton Group - West Coast Realty O: (604) 935-3380 |   C:  (604)966-8678 Search Whistler's Best Real Estate Listings Here www.MatthewCallaghan.com        

Now is a great time to buy a Phase 1 Townhouse in Whistler! These properties allow for a mixed use personal and rental. This means you can use the property when you want, rent when you want, or don't! This graph below illustrates median sale price at Glaciers Reach: This graph below illustrates median sale price of 2 bed, Phase 1 Townhomes in Whistler in the last 5 years: Sales volume is down because listing inventory in this criteria is at a five year low! This last graph below illustrates active 2 Bed, Phase 1, Townhome listings in Whistler: Listing inventory is depleting. Prices are lowest they've been in 7-10 years in this criteria. This is the bottom!    Matthew Callaghan -  REALTOR ® Sutton Presidents Club Member ®  - 2011 & 2012 Sutton Group - West Coast Realty O: (604) 935-3380 |   C:  (604)966-8678 Search Whistler's Best Real Estate Listi...