Submitted by Bob Cameron RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate Whistler. This past Saturday my wife and I decided we’d change things up and take the day off to enjoy one of Whistler’s bountiful summer offerings. As a real estate agent in Whistler my weekends are often spent working either showing property or meeting clients [...]

Excitement is rapidly building for the Live at Squamish music festival taking place over Labour Day (Sat Sept 4th and Sun Sept 5th) at the Logger’s Sports Grounds and Hendrickson Field now that many of the entertainers have been announced. Local pre-sale tickets were available as of Monday June 21st, and Early Bird Tickets will be [...]

April 26, 2010 69 per cent of markets set records for best-ever first quarter sales Luxury home sales soared in the first quarter of 2010 as affluent purchasers moved to take advantage of favourable market conditions across the country, according to a report released today by RE/MAX. The RE/MAX Upper End 2010 Report, highlighting sales [...]

What’s the secret to getting my home sold in today’s real estate market? With more homes on the real estate market, you need to make yours stand out. Properly prepared homes will sell quicker and for a better price. When you list your home with a RE/MAX real estate agent, we’ll give you the complete [...]

Effective April 19, 2010, three new important changes to mortgage rates will occur: 1. All borrowers will need to meet the standards for five-year fixed-rate mortgages regardless of whether they’re seeking a loan with a lower rate and shorter term. 2. The government is lowering the maximum amount Canadians can withdraw when refinancing to 90% [...]

Tourism Squamish is in the process of creating a series of videos called “The Spirit of Squamish”. If you’re interested in getting a sense of what it’s all about, check them out: they’re awesome!    The Spirit of Squamish

When considering purchasing your first home, be sure to consider the benefits of home ownership. Pride of Ownership Pride of ownership is the number one reason why Canadians desire their own home. There is no landlord looking over your shoulder. You are able to make improvements knowing that any appreciation that results, will be to [...]

Fifteen markets to set new records for average price in 2009 In the midst of one of the most tumultuous economic periods in recent history, residential real estate has proven to be a safe harbour, with sales and average price expected to post gains in most major Canadian cities in 2009, according to a report [...]

Shopping options in the Sea to Sky Corridor have just expanded with the recent opening of the London Drugs in Squamish, located just off Highway 99 in the Garibaldi Village shopping area- by Canadian Tire and the Movie Theatre. Sea to Sky residents will now have another pharmacy to choose from, in addition to the [...]

Last year, millions of Canadians turned off their lights for Earth Hour in support of action on climate change. This year, on March 28th, we hope to make Earth Hour even bigger but we need your help. Participate in Earth Hour and make your voice heard by signing up at www.EarthHourCanada.org where you could win [...]