Greetings from Whistler,
How about that sale? Whistler Blackcomb has just been sold to Vail Resorts Inc. for $1.4 Billion! We knew nothing about it until the announcement. The new owners are going to be a big shot in the arm with the intention of making Whistler Blackcomb the #1 ski resort in the world! Vail Resorts has said it will continue with Whistler Blackcomb’s massive Renaissance Project, a $345-million three-phase plan to dramatically upgrade the resort. Most of the local Whistlerites are happy with the takeover, Stay Tuned ! Among the additions planned are:
The Watershed: An indoor, four-season, weather-independent adventure centre;
- One Blackcomb Place: A new “six-star” luxury hotel, residence and club;
- A new outdoor “non-skiing attractions and activities” centre called Blackcomb Adventure Park;
- New chairlifts, restaurants and snow-making and terrain improvements on Whistler Mountain;
- A new indoor action sports complex called The Annex;
- Up to 65 new ski-in/ski-out townhouses called Blackcomb Terrace;
Crankworx starts this weekend for the next 10 days, this is a World Class multi-discipline bike event that you won’t want to miss. http://www.crankworx.com/ Check it out on line!
The real estate market is not standing still either. It is a tough market for people trying to buy property in Squamish, Whistler and Pemberton. This is unknown territory for all of us. If you are looking to buy, be prepared for multiple offers, most listings will see about 4-7 offers on them. Our advice to you is to have all your ducks lined up to be able to write a subject free offer, be pre approved for a mortgage, get the strata information ahead of time, (if you can) and Trust your realtor to help you write the winning offer. Tracey and I are working hard to find listings for our clients, keep in touch with us we are your best source.
Whistler Market
21 New Whistler Listings
24 Sales in Whistler
3 Price Changes
Pemberton Market
5 New Listings in Pemberton
2 Sales in Pemberton
1 Price Reduction
We hope you are enjoying your summer, the sun is shining again here!
Lynne and Tracey