Greetings from beautiful Whistler BC, here is your Whistler real estate market update!

The weather has continued to be absolutely incredible this late summer/early fall!  This is probably my favorite time of year, with a bit of crispness in the air, beautiful blue skies, and the color changing leaves……love it!

Let’s take a look at the real estate stats for August 2012, and compare it to previous years:

• Overall, Aug was a great month, much higher sales volume and $ amount compared to the previous few years.
• Again, the # of listings is the lowest it’s been at this time of year than it has been over the last 5 years!
• Sales to date, higher so far in 2012 than the last 4 years
• What’s selling?  In August Chalets were the real difference, much higher sales volume and dollar amount than the previous few years.

Featured Listing #1

9604 Emerald Drive, $539k

Original 2.5 bedroom Whistler cabin located in Emerald Estates. Live in this cozy cabin and build your dream home on this large lot in the near future. Emerald Estates is right by Green Lake and is loaded with some of Whistler’s best bike trails. Priced well below the tax assessed land value! The lot is treed and has potential for great views and great sun exposure!

www.9604emerald.com

Featured Listing #2

131 North Star, $489k

This 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom unit is in a prime location on the “inner ring” of North Star, close to the swimming pool & hot tub, yet still quiet and private. Boasting the spacious & better use of space 1,002 sq ft layout, this unit is in pristine condition & is upgraded w/ stainless steel appliances & flat screen TVs. North Star is centrally located & is close to everything, it also has a front desk service. You’ll love the outdoor heated pool & hot tub, perfect for unwinding after a day on the slopes! Other features include natural gas fireplace, secured underground parking & bike storage. Compare the value of North Star to other complexes, you’ll quickly see the difference. Natural gas is included in the strata fee!

www.131northstar.com

– New Listings in Whistler – past 2 weeks

– Sold Properties in Whistler – past 2 weeks

– Price Reductions in Whistler – past 2 weeeks

As beautiful as this weather is at the moment, I can’t help but get somewhat excited for the upcoming ski season….in fact…I’ve already purchased a new set of skis for the winter, they’re monsters at 125mm under foot!  Don’t forget about the lengedary Whistler Blackcomb Turkey Sale in Whistler from October 5 – October 8, great gear at great deals.

Regards,

David