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The Winter Season 2021/2022 has kicked off as of November 26 2021. Here are our updates and reminders from Whistler and some of the changes in Whistler’s Real Estate Markets.

The Vail Whistler Blackcomb Ski Resort has opened its doors for ALL, locals and visitors.

Whistler Real Estate today has very low inventory in all sectors of the market. There continues to be a strong demand from Buyers for Whistler and area properties. It is a great time to sell! With tourists visiting now from around the world, revenues on various types of property should remain positive.

After a very busy summer, Whistler is now slowing down as we head into fall. If you own a property in Whistler, this is the perfect time to get your home ready for the busy winter season:

1. Turn off any faucets outside. Water left in the pipes may freeze and cause damage.
2. Have your furnace professionally serviced to make sure it is running properly and will not cause any problems in Winter.
3. Get your fireplace and the chimney cleaned. This will help prevent carbon monoxide to built up and avoid damage by fires.
4. Make sure your windows and doors are properly sealed to keep the heat inside and the cold air outside.
5. Check the roof and clean the gutters. It is a good time to inspect your roof for any missing shingles or leaks. At the same time making sure the gutters are free of leaves and debris to ensure water drains properly
6. If you are planning to do nightly rentals, here are a few things to consider
   1. Check if you have a complete inventory of household items like linens, blankets and pillows, kitchenware, towels etc.
   2. Have a reliable cleaner available for quick turnovers
   3. Consider having a rental manager taking care of your bookings and guests
   4. Make sure appliances, light bulbs, electronics are in good working condition
   5. Make sure door codes, parking passes, keys are available
   6. If you have a hot tub, make sure it has been serviced and cleaned and it is working properly

Real estate markets in the first quarter of 2020 in Whistler and Pemberton followed trends experienced throughout southwestern BC with a strong and improving marketplace during January and February, followed by a significant slow down in March as result of a global and local shutdown of most parts of the economy and society due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The numbers for the quarter are as follows; in Whistler, 110 new firm transactions were reported as compared to 151 in the previous quarter and 131 for the same quarter in 2019. This is largely a result of a 50% drop in activity during the month of March as compared to the previous month or March 2019.