Where do Whistler and Pemberton Buyers Come From?
There is a misconception that most or a majority of buyers in Whistler are international and wealthy.
In reality almost half of all Whistler Real Estate purchases in 2008 were from Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.
Whistler: 22%
Vancouver: 26%
Vancouver (Including North Shore and Fraser Valley): 48%
Rest of BC and Canada: 11%
USA: 9%
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If your dream is to own a condo or home in Whistler NOW is the time….read this!:
Watch the market very closely and look for deals now.
As soon as Sellers perceive an upturn in the market they will immediately be less likely to negotiate. Pressures on prices in Whistl ...
The Benefit of Working with a Buyers Agent (Dave Burch)
When you are ready to purchase real estate, the best decision that you can make is to choose an agent to represent you in the process. As your buyers agent, I will take the time to understand exactly what you are looking for and make it my goal to find you the best property for your needs, at the best possible price.
Please read the ...
Bank of Canada sees return to economic growth later in 2009
The Bank of Canada is projecting a sharp recession that will see three quarters of economic contraction before growth returns in the second half of 2009.
The bank sees a rebound to positive activity by the third quarter of the year, when it forecasts two per cent growth and 3.5 per cent expansion in the last three months of the ...
OTTAWA - Jan 20, 2009
The Bank of Canada today announced that it is lowering its target for the overnight rate by one-half of a percentage point to 1 per cent. The operating band for the overnight rate is correspondingly lowered, and the Bank Rate is now 1 1/4 per cent.
Stabilization of the global financial system is a precondition for economic recovery. To that end, governments and central ...
What is Tourism Whistler and the TW Fee?
Tourism Whistler is a legislated mandatory membership organization which is empowered to market Whistler on behalf of its Members. All owners of what is designated "Resort Lands" in Whistler must be a Member of Tourism Whistler and contribute assessment fees to support ongoing marketing and sales initiatives.
Whistler's success is based on both its n ...
The first World Cup in Whistler for 2009 begins today at the Whistler Olympic Park located in the Callaghan Valley. Events over the next three days include XC Sprints, XC pursuit, XC Mass Start and Nordic Combined (XC and Ski Jumping).
For event times, information and details: Nordic World Cup Jan 09 XC Info
And visit: www.whistlerolympicpark.com.
Dave Burch Voted Whistler's Favourite Realtor.
Every year the Pique Newsmagazine compiles it's votes for the Best of Whistler. This year Dave Burch made to list for the people of Whistler's choice for their favourite realtor of 2008. The list spans a range from Best Restaurant to take a Date (RimRock Cafe), to Best Spa (Four Seasons Resort Whistler), Favourite Athlete (in 2007 Dave Burch ...
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Fabulous Whistler Village condo for sale in Whistler BC. Unlimited use or nightly rental. Ask Dave for details and opportunity for 2010 Winter Olympic rental opportunities.