Whistler Real Estate – Everything you need to know about ski-in ski-out luxury homes, townhouses and condos listed for sale in Whistler.

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019

Luxury Ski Home On Blackcomb Mountain

Sounds like a dream “Ski home from Blackcomb Mountain”, and to most it will be. However, this luxury ski home on Blackcomb Mountain has a ski trail which ends at the front door. In addition, the house is in a private setting which is only a short walk to the Village. With 6 bedrooms, and 5.5 bathrooms, this 5,200 sq. ft. house at the end of Blackcomb Way is one of three houses in a private enclave.

Access to Blackcomb Mountain

Skiing home after a day on the slopes is very easy as there is a wide trail off Blackcomb Mountain that leads to home. Getting to the slopes is very simple, the bus stop on Blackcomb Way is less than 100 yards from the front door. This location means that it is very convenient to get to the Village and a 5 minute bus ride to get to the slopes. The bus runs every 15 minutes and it is a complimentary bus service for the area. This means you can hop on and off it and you do not need to buy a ticket. Best of all, this location is private, and with privacy comes peace and quiet…no nightly rentals permitted in this enclave.

Click the link to view 4693 Blackcomb Way listing details

Sales Activity in the Benchlands

By now, if you follow my blogs, we all appreciate that there are a limited number of luxury ski homes. There are very few homes which have either ski-in and/or ski-out access. Therefore, the owners of this luxury ski home on Blackcomb Mountain have listed it for $14,888,000. Their neighbour, one of the other two houses, had his property listed for sale for $14,999,000 in 2017, when the market was at its peak. However, that house did not sell, and is now off the market. To understand the current market conditions, read of my blog commenting on the luxury sales statistics for 2018 over 2017.

Photographs of 4693 Blackcomb Way

Floor Plan 4693 Blackcomb Way

I am here to help you before, during and after the transaction. The recent rules effective June 15, 2018 have banned dual agency, so it is prudent to contact a Buyer’s Agent, like me for more information. Please contact me if you are not working with a realtor.
It’s a Good Life in Whistler!
Marion

marion@whistlerskiinskiout.com
(604) 938-3885
Marion Anderson, *PREC

January 3, 2019January 3, 2019

Whistler Luxury House Sales in 2018 Compared to 2017

View From the Balcony 20-2300 Nordic Drive

Whistler Luxury House sales in 2018 compared to 2017 either with or without ski-in and ski-out access dropped by 34%. This drop was the same in volume sales dollars, and in the number of transactions. From the chart below, 2017 definitely was the peak of the market. In addition, 2017 was a sellers market, with 2018 being touted as a balanced market.

	# of Real Buyers including (# Ski-in and/or Ski-out Real Buyers)	Total Sales $ volume
YTD 2018	31(4)	$156,959,500
2017	47 (10)	$238,719,000
2016	27 (12)	$‎125,334,000
2015	9 (3)	$‎47,350,000
2014	12 (3)	$‎49,800,000

2018
January	7 (1)	$29,880,000
February	7 (2)	$38,000,000
March	1 (0)	$4,180,000
April	1 (1)	$7,575,000
May	0 (0)	$0
June	3 (0)	$13,480,000
July	2 (0)	$8,925,000
August	4 (0)	$22,350,000
September	3 (0)	$15,573,000
October	2 (0)	$10,175,000
November	1 (0)	$3,431,500
December	1 (0)	$3,390,000

If you you look at the numbers in the bracket, they show the number of ski-in ski-out luxury houses which were sold in each year. It doesn’t surprise me that there were less sold in 2018. The inventory was so limited in ski-in ski-out homes that it would really take a lot to part with your Whistler home. I approached owners to ask if they were thinking of selling. The typical response was “…where would I go?” If you own a home with ski-in ski-out access you own the best property in Whistler. There is always going to be someone who wants a lovely home, with easy access to and from the slopes.

The Vail Effect

I was contacted by more American buyers this year, than in the past ten years. Yes, there has always been one or two US buyers each year, but this year there were many more. I put this down the marketing power of Vail Resorts, featuring Whistler Blackcomb as the jewel in their crown. The best part of working with American buyers is that they are knowledgeable about the ski product. In addition, they always appreciate the value of ski-in ski-out property…I like them a lot!

Views on 2019

The luxury home market is one that is difficult to predict as the product over $7M is not as liquid as a townhouse priced at $1.5M. This is obvious as there are a lot more buyers in the other end of the market. One thing I do know, is that the sellers still believe in the value of their Whistler property, regardless of the market conditions. Sellers take the approach that they have a property of value, and if you want it, you will have to pay them what they want for it. You need an experienced, Whistler realtor, like me should you decide to purchase at this level. It really takes a lot to negotiate with this type of seller.

Click on the following link for the Whistler Market Update.

I am here to help you before, during and after the transaction. The recent rules effective June 15, 2018 have banned dual agency, so it is prudent to contact a Buyer’s Agent, like me for more information. Please contact me if you are not working with a realtor.
It’s a Good Life in Whistler!
Marion

marion@whistlerskiinskiout.com
(604) 938-3885
Marion Anderson, *PREC

December 13, 2018December 13, 2018

November 2018 Market Analysis

A look at the real estate sales in Whistler in November 2018

a graph of the Whistler market which is showing it is heading to a buyers market

It seems as though every month I write about how the market is changing from a Seller’s market to a Buyer’s market. In addition, I write that it is unfortunate that no-one has told neither the listing agents nor the sellers about this market change.

The only difference for November over October is that we are seeing that properties of all descriptions are staying on the market for longer now. That is, longer that we would have seen back in late summer.

A buyer of a ski-in ski-out property may have to wait for the right property fit. The decision to buy what they need, not what they want can be a huge obstacle for some. Remember, this is a very small market for property.

November 2018 Sales comparable to 2017

House sales 9 in 2018 and 10 in 2017
Townhouse sales: 14 in 2018 and 11 in 2017
Condo sales: 24 in 2018 and 22 in 2017

For a further breakdown of the Whistler real estate market in November 2018 compared to 2017, please read the Whistler Market Update page.

To view the ski-in ski-out listings currently available for sale, check out the Active Ski-in Ski-out Listings page.

I am here to help you before, during and after the transaction. The recent rules effective June 15, 2018 have banned dual agency, so it is prudent to contact a Buyer’s Agent, like me for more information. Please contact me if you are not working with a realtor.
It’s a Good Life in Whistler!
Marion

marion@whistlerskiinskiout.com
(604) 938-3885
Marion Anderson, *PREC

November 12, 2018December 13, 2018

October 2018 Market Analysis

The image below says it all for the Whistler real estate sales October 2018. These stats are courtesy of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV). All Whistler real estate agents and their brokerages are members of the REBGV.

My take on the upturn is simply because of the time of year. This is when people want to secure a ski property for the winter. It is therefore a time of year when there are multiple buyers looking for the same type of property. That typically drives up sale prices based on the supply and demand theory.

Visit the Whistler Market Update Page for a breakdown on the statistics for detached houses, townhouses and condos.

I am here to help you before, during and after the transaction. Please contact me if you are not working with a realtor.
It’s a Good Life in Whistler!
Marion

marion@whistlerskiinskiout.com
(604) 938-3885
Marion Anderson, *PREC

September 25, 2018September 25, 2018

One Bedroom Condo

Stunning one bedroom condo for sale in the Aspens at 223-4800 Spearhead Drive. The vendors said that the best decision they ever made was not buying a condo overlooking the pool. The words Marco and Polo were heard year round in that section of the Aspens. Fortunately, 223 overlooks the quiet side of the building and looks into the forest for a more calming effect.
The photographs speak for the renovation, and it is possibly the best the Aspens has seen. AirBnB also thinks so too, as this condo rents out for top dollar as it is a 5* property. No rentals for 2018/2019 as the property is for sale.
Listed at $989,000 it is the highest listing price for a one bedroom in the Aspens. The vendors paid the 5% GST on this property as it is their primary residence. In addition, when you consider the renovation quality compared to previous sales, and the supply and demand aspect, the listing price of $989,000 makes sense.
Click on the following link to view the page of support documents for this lovely condo at 223 Aspens.
Marion

marion@whistlerskiinskiout.com
(604) 938-3885
Marion Anderson, *PREC

*Personal Real Estate Corporation
Sutton Group – West Coast Realty
203-1080 Millar Creek Road, Whistler, BC V8E 0S7