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Eco Luxury: An Introduction to Whistler’s Only Platinum Rated Home
As recently as a decade ago, to build an “Eco Friendly” home was considered to be impractical, or even frivolous as the high cost and generally lower quality of the materials and building practices outweighed the environmental benefits. Today, with … Continue reading
Posted in Unique Properties
Tagged Built Green, Eco Homes, Eco-friendly Home, Khyber Lane, Platinum Rated, whistler, whistler real estate
Rainbow, Whistler: The Bus Stops Here!
With the weather getting colder (and hopefully snowier!), Whistler locals are putting away their bikes, and getting out their skis for the winter. Only those with an East Coast tolerance for the cold will brave walking, running or biking to … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Rainbow Whistler, Whistler BC, Whistler Bus Routes, whistler real estate, Whistler Transit
Six Tips to Getting the Mortgage You Want
Now is the best time to purchase a home. Interest rates are at a historic low, and housing prices have adjusted to levels that have not been seen in years.
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6 Tips for Social Media Safety
The social media world is growing and changing constantly and we need to be aware of what we, and others, are doing and saying in terms of personal safety and reputation, says ActiveRain blogger Jeff Dowle Continue reading
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Tagged blogging, blogs, Facebook, identity theft, real estate, social media, Twitter, whistler
Winter Has Arrived Early!
With all the fresh snow falling over the past week, Whistler-Blackcomb has announced that they will be opening 12 days early – Saturday November 14th! The Whistler Village Gondola starts up at 8:30 am Saturday morning, and will bring skiers … Continue reading
Posted in My Whistler Story
$99 per night deals at Fairmont Whistler
The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is offering 5star accommodations for just $99/night for the remainder of 2009. 20th Anniversary Celebration To celebrate its 20th year, The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is offering 20 rooms every day for the remainder of 2009 … Continue reading
Worthwhile Canadian Initiative – Canadian Banks are Healthy
This is an article from Newsweek that speaks to the many virtues that the Canadian economy currently has, which may be of interest to you. The legendary editor of The New Republic, Michael Kinsley, once held a “Boring Headline Contest” … Continue reading
Whistler Ski-in/Ski-out Chalet Sells for $7.1 Million
On 12th February, 2009 a ski-in/ski-out chalet located on Blackcomb Mountain sold for $7.1 Million to an international buyer. Opportunities to purchase a luxury home with ski-in/ski-out access is extremely rare in Whistler, but for a purchaser who values … Continue reading
Posted in Real Talk About Real Estate
Tagged Christies, investment, luxury home, ski-in/ski-out, whistler
Whistler’s Luge World Cup looking for Volunteers
I have been involved with the Whistler Sliding Center since it opened, and last week worked the World Cup races at the start of the Bobsleigh and Skeleton track. Working in close proximity with the best Bobsleigh and Skeleton racers in … Continue reading
Peak to Peak Gondola
I found this interesting article about the new Peak to Peak Gondola which links Whistler Blackcomb – it gives an interesting perspective on how this new lift can play an important part in enjoying skiing/riding on our mountain in a … Continue reading