Autumn & early Winter is such a beautiful, quiet time to visit Whistler and connect with locals. This upcoming week – connect with me for these free, fun Halloween treats!
We have a ‘social fabric’ community group that puts on so many events and volunteer opportunities and encourage future community members to reach out to find out how you can be engaged and supportive of our year-round Resort community. Whether visiting here part-time or living here full-time. Even our global visitors can attend many local community events that support our local economy and respect the circular economy we embrace.
If you are coming to Whistler for October 31 Halloween events = come by our Engel & Völkers – Whistler real estate shop for a discussion about our community and real estate trends and opportunity to find your future legacy home or rental investment property.
Did you know that Whistler / Pemberton are currently exempt from the Foreign Buyer Ban. Often, there is a great $CAD exchange rate. Also, I have great list of 360 Life Plan advisors!
PS: If you’re in Whistler on Sat. Nov. 9th = consider signing up for this life planning event
I received this update from my business network friend: Katherine Martin, Mortgage Specialist at Origin Mortgages: CLICK HERE = happy to introduce you to Katherine (or an extensive list of other Mortgage Planners & Financial Planners) for further assistance, while we work together to review your Whistler / BC real estate goals!
The Bank of Canada has slashed its benchmark rate by 50 basis points, announcing the oversized cut amid continuing signs of a sluggish economy and plunging inflation.
As concerns over inflation have subsided – out-of-control price growth, the catalyst for the central bank’s initial rate-hike campaign, is now back within the target range – the bank has focused on cutting to keep inflation stable and support economic growth, which has slowed under the pressure of high rates.
“We need to stick the landing,” Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem told a news conference Wednesday morning.
“With inflation back to two per cent, we want to see growth strengthen. Today’s interest rate decision should contribute to a pickup in demand.”
Macklem outlined the economic conditions that informed the bank’s rate cut decision. He noted that core inflation has continued to ease, as has shelter inflation, though he noted that housing prices are still elevated.
“Job layoffs have remained modest but business hiring has been weak, which has particularly affected young people and newcomers to Canada. Simply put, the number of workers has increased faster than the number of jobs,” he added.
Macklem noted during the conference that, should the economy continue to evolve in line with its forecast, the bank expects to reduce the policy rate further. But he cautioned that the timing and pace of cuts would depend on incoming economic data and its potential impact on the bank’s inflation outlook.
He repeated a now familiar refrain, saying that the Bank of Canada will take decisions one meeting at a time.
The Bank is scheduled to make its final interest rate decision of the year on December 6, with market watchers expecting cuts to continue in the coming months.
Photo Credit: Bank of Canada Website: www.bankofcanada.ca
As of Sept. 4, 2024 is the latest in the series of 3 twenty-five basis point reduction of the prime interest rate announced by the Bank of Canada. Many of the Canadian Financial Banks and other financial lenders will take a cue from this policy statement to adjust their offering of mortgage / line of credit financing rates to consumers.
Connect with me for a great list of financial lenders (familiar with Whistler / Sea to Sky properties) to obtain advice in advance or during a realty transaction as a seller or buyer!
Review – Bank of Canada – Policy Interest Rate data: CLICK HERE
Kathy White, Realtor® Advisor / Personal Real Estate Corporation
Connect with me via: WhistlerHomes.com or call with questions to Cell: +1 604.616.6933
From my 20+ years of BC real estate career experience = feel that the affects since 2022 of the Bank of Canada interest rate policy decision was of key importance to bring stability and focus on balance of the Canadian economy and real estate markets following Covid-19.
Since 2022 until recently the Whistler real estate market has remained slow & stable. At times, there is an opportunity to get a mortgage rate interest rate held for a period of time to help a buyer and seller to enter into a transaction – especially before winter 2024-25. Also, review respected BCREA – Economic Dept. Q3 2024 Forecast: CLICK HERE
These recent interest rate policy adjustments are expected to go down further into early 2025. Let’s work together to keep Canadian economy strong, plus calm global tensions. The next Bank of Canada – policy interest rate announcement is: Wed. October 23, 2024.
Extra note … this video was taken at one of the most beautiful golf courses in Whistler!
Nicklaus North Golf Course / Table 19 – with an awesome lakeview patio: CLICK HERE
Harbour Air Flight Service to Vancouver & elsewhere in BC at Green Lake: CLICK HERE
Nicklaus North – Golf Course – Residential listings via WhistlerHomes.com: CLICK HERE
Your Whistler, BC Year-Round Resort Lifestyle Awaits!
Cheakamus Crossing is one of Whistler’s most popular residential neighbourhoods. Buy this award-winning Vision Pacific house – just minutes away from adventure or relax within the quiet ambiance = reflected in the elegant design features: CLICK HERE
For those who are considering: family home / work from home lifestyle / to buy instead of time & cost of building a new home / or if you’re a rental investment property buyer … this is a rare gem!
Consider going to Whistler Blackcomb and year-round Resort community events for part of your day to then come home and relax on the sunny private patio or by the fireplace in the spacious living room. You’ll enjoy health benefits of a daily walk along quiet trails, right at your doorstep! There are nearby playgrounds & neighbourhood activities to explore with family and friends.
Find local hiking / biking trails using: Trail Forks & connect with community groups, plus volunteer opportunities to enjoy fun times together!
Explore nearby camping, hiking and xc skiing / snowshoeing region with majestic mountain vistas at Whistler Olympic Park A short 20 minute drive from this very private corner lot house (no Strata / Homeowner Assn Fees) with an easy maintenance yard and flat driveway to park your RV / Boat.
Visit Forecast Coffee in Function Junction as part of your day for a relaxing coffee / tea and other delicious meals and treats to meet with locals & catch up on Pique News updates.
There is also a plethora of other FJ shops, services & see the skis at WCSS Rebuild-it Centre Extra tip: join the Whistler Tool Library – for home projects and your wood-working hobby!
Connect with me today for a phone call, online meeting or in-person coffee and chat about this wonderful house = but it to move in for upcoming Winter Season 2024-25 onward!
This house is ready for you to buy & comes mostly furnished. Drive the scenic Sea to Sky Highway from Vancouver / Seattle: CLICK HERE to meet me for a private viewing appointment.
Don’t delay – join our community today!
1087 Madeley Place = no GST on price, no current speculation tax nor foreign buyer ban!
Often great $CAD exchange rate, check out the Bank of Canada Calculator: CLICK HERE
Contact: Kathy White, Realtor® Advisor, Personal Real Estate Corporation
NAR® – Certified International Property Specialist
CVC CUSTOM BUILDERS: CLICK HERE Making Dream Homes Reality With over a decade of experience serving the Sea to Sky Corridor, CVC Custom Builders have mastered the craft of custom home construction, interior renovating, exterior home remodel, home remediation and general contracting. Every aspect of your dream home is meticulously tailored to reflect your unique style, desires, and aspirations.
A book Nathaniel Furst recommends you read: “Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss” Amazon.ca Books: CLICK HERE
Here is a link to the YouTube.com video interview with Nathaniel Furst: CLICK HERE
Also, at this time July, 2024 …. the BC Government has recently introduced Bill 44 the Stronger BC housing densification plan: CLICK HERE
The Resort Municipality of Whistler (RMOW) are in the midst of rolling out the criteria of the Small Scale Multi-Unit Housing new bylaw and we can discuss further details whether selling or buying: CLICK HERE there is a team of consultants to clarify before proceeding.
Encourage you to reach out to CVC Custom Builders and other Canadian Home Builders Assn – Sea to Sky: CLICK HERE when exploring a Whistler legacy home or renovation!
Visit WhistlerHomes.com: CLICK HERE for further assistance to research and sell and/or buy you Whistler year-round Resort legacy Chalet home, rental investment property.
If you connect with Kathy White by email: [email protected] and we schedule a coffee and chat for around 30 minutes to discuss real estate in Whistler or for other regional area of BC / Canada … happy to mail you some delicious coffee from Forecast Coffee & a tasty chocolate bar from Whistler Chocolate as my thank you gift.
Wow, is all we can say = it’s fantastic to see our Beautiful British Columbia regional areas!
Very thankful to win a trip to visit our amazing team of Realtor Advisors colleagues at E&V – Sun Peaks Resort. We are part of the expert global Engel & Völkers – real estate network!
It’s always good to view Drive BC before planning your trips around BC. We took the scenic Duffy Lake highway 99 over to Lillooet. Then along the scenic highways that feature the historical part of the BC Gold Rush trail & Ranchlands and Rivers trail to enhance our drive through community areas. We arrived to Sun Peaks to enjoy a few of days of spring skiing!
Once settled into the Sun Peaks Resort – whether for skiing, snowboarding or cross country skiing there is an excellent variety of lifts and ski slopes to explore for novice to expert!
You may get the exciting chance to meet our favourite Canada Olympic Skier & Senator: Nancy Greene Raine
You’ll want to plan time for forest walks, hiking, xc- mountain bike trails & lift access Sun Peaks Bike Park
When looking to buy your Sun Peaks full-time legacy Resort home or get-away vacation property, view this current E&V – Sun Peaks marketed development: Switchback Creek
Highly recommend Mini Moose AirBnB for restful & relaxing accommodation during your future trip to Sun Peaks. If you are considering other accommodation options, check out: VRBO – Sun Peaks You’ll meet wonderful local community residents and other global visitors. Drive or fly into Kamloops Airport and take the shuttle bus to Sun Peaks soon! Others will follow your lead to invest in this dynamic year-round Resort community.
Shannon and her team at Nurse Next Door help with home care services in the communiies of: Whistler, Squamish to Lion’s Bay and then across to the Sunshine Coast from Gibsons and Sechelt up to Powell River.
Connect via Nurse Next Door website and search locations: Click Here
Phone Shannon at: +1 604-747-2847 Here is our YouTube Interview: Click Here
Nurse Next Door serves communities to provide compassionate 24 hour senior care services for your loved ones. I worked with Shannon and her team to assist my husband who was recovering from double knee replacement surgery in Whistler and happy to share my client testimonial of their professional, friendly and caring services provided! Also, as I have been the Chair of the Volunteer Board at Whistler 55 Plus Group: Whistler MAC
I can share the knowledge from our membership that “Happier Aging” is about celebrating the wisdom and experience that comes with age. It’s not the tasks that make a difference in a senior’s life; it’s about finding those gems that bring a senior happiness. Families can expect a caring, committed and passionate team of caregivers and nurses that have clients and their happiness as a top priority. Through their 24/7 Care Services Center, we provide services 365 days a year; 7 days a week; 24 hours per day. T
This means that if a need arises unexpectedly, even in the middle of the night, clients and their family members can expect someone to help them. In addition to their 24/7 availability, Nurse Next Door’s focus is on continuity of care and to provide “a perfect match” between client and caregiver. They pair clients and caregivers based not only on needs, but wants as well. Nurse Next Door is proud to serve local communities near you.
Nurse Next Door provides experts in Alzheimer’s & dementia as well. Connect through the website to find out full details of caring services.
From our interview together – here’s a book Shannon recommends: “Tuesdays with Morrie” via Amazon Canada link: Click Here
Product Tip – Lightweight jacket, even in summer … check out the shops via Whistler Chamber of Commerce – Business Directory: Click Here
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If you connect with Kathy White – Realtor® Advisor / Personal Real Estate Corporation at Engel & Völkers – Whistler via email: [email protected] and we schedule a coffee and chat for around 30 minutes to discuss real estate in Whistler or for other regional area of BC / Canada … happy to mail you some delicious coffee from www.forecastcoffee.ca & a tasty Whistler Chocolate Bar from www.whistlerchocolate.com as my thank you gift.
Better at Home Summary: https://betterathome.ca/ United Way, British Columbia: https://uwbc.ca/
Supporting the non-medical needs of older adults in British Columbia Recognizing a growing need Seniors and elders are an important and growing part of our communities, and their active involvement enriches everyone’s lives. To ensure that older adults continue to play an active part in our communities, they often need support to live independently in their own homes, surrounded by friends, families and neighbours. United Way British Columbia supports Seniors to age with dignity and in the comfort of their own homes.
With funding provided by the government of B.C., the United Way manages the operation of over 85 Better at Home programs across the province. Better at Home is looking for Volunteers! Better at Home services vary from community to community.
The basket of services includes: • Light Housekeeping • Transportation to Appointments • Friendly Visiting • Grocery Shopping • Light Yard Work • Minor Home Repairs • Snow Shoveling
Plus a book & movie Christina Rupp recommends you enjoy: “To Kill a Mockingbird” and here is Amazon.ca Book Link: https://www.amazon.ca/Kill-Mockingbird-Harper-Lee/dp/0446310786
Product Tip – Clinique Skin Moisturizer: https://www.clinique.ca/products/1687/skincare/moisturizers
Extra Note – Winter, 2023-2024: If you connect with Kathy White via: [email protected] and we schedule a coffee and chat for around 30 minutes to discuss real estate in Whistler or for other regional area of BC / Canada … happy to mail you some delicious coffee from www.forecastcoffee.ca & a tasty Whistler Chocolate Bar from www.whistlerchocolate.com as my thank you gift. Visit: www.whistlerhomes.com
As a full-time Realtor® Advisor / Personal Real Estate Corporation in Whistler with over 20+ years of realty career experience in the British Columbia, happy to share my perspective on these two property uses in our wonderful year-round Resort (Winter 2010 ~ Olympic Host Village), just north of Vancouver and YVR Airport.
Photo Credit: Tourism Whistler
Here is Resort Municipality of Whistler = summary of Phase 1 & 2 for your review:
Phase 1 rental pool covenants are less restrictive than Phase 2 rental pool covenants. Phase 1 covenants are intended to maximize occupancy of properties for use by owners and visitors. When not in owner use, the covenants generally require the accommodation units be made available to the public through a rental pool. For properties where the covenant does not specify a single, integrated rental pool, RMOW Council policy supports multiple rental booking and unit management arrangements within a property, including the self-management rental of units by owners. RMOW Business License: Click Here
Example Phase 1: The Aspens / Town Plaza / Glacier’s Reach (you’ll see via websites property owners can self-manage or hire a company to manage bookings / operations)
Photo Credit: Tourism Whistler
Phase 2 rental pool covenants require that all units must be available for commercial rental to the public at all times except for limited owner use. Owners have a basic allotment for personal use of their unit, limited to 28 days for a defined summer period and 28 days for a defined winter period. Terms specifying how and when owners may use their basic allotment are detailed in the covenants. The terms also specify opportunities for additional owner use. Every accommodation unit on the property must be placed or listed in a single, integrated rental pool, as selected by the strata owners, through which the units will be made available for rental to the public. This provides for the orderly and assured management of reservations and use of units by the public and unit owners.
Encourage those who are looking to sell and buy a Phase 1 and 2 rental covenant property and other forms of property ownership in Whistler from deeded time ownership, quarter-share and residential zoned regions to reach out via email: [email protected] or call / text: 1-604-616-6933 for further assistance. There are indeed complexities for each community complex / building in Whistler and further research is very important.
As a Realtor®, I would also encourage everyone to hire independent legal, accounting and other professional consulting advice before proceeding, plus evaluating the current Federal, Provincial and Municipal Taxes and ongoing property costs that apply each year. I’m here to help, visit WhistlerHomes.com
As we move into the future, in order to reduce climate change & increase sustainability …
Would like to promote the idea of you meeting with a local heating & plumbing company to explore installing a “Heat Pump / Furnace” dual-system for year-round use & cost savings.
Another opportunity is to explore energy & cost saving grants available with your installer!
For example, Clean BC via Resort Municipality is currently offering $350 rebate: Click Here
Whistler & Sea To Sky Corridor – companies to obtain details, quotes & client testimonials:
A heat pump and furnace system in a townhouse typically refers to a dual-fuel heating system that combines the benefits of both a heat pump and a furnace. This type of system is designed to efficiently heat your home in various weather conditions.
Heat Pump:
A heat pump is an electrical device that moves heat from one place to another. In heating mode, it extracts heat from the outdoor air (even in cold weather) and transfers it inside to warm the home.
Heat pumps are energy-efficient and cost-effective for moderate climates. However, their efficiency can decrease as the outdoor temperature drops.
Furnace:
A furnace is a heating system that generates heat by burning fuel, typically natural gas or propane. This produces warm air, which is then circulated through the house via a system of ducts.
Furnaces are effective in providing reliable and consistent heat, especially in colder climates.
How the System Works:
In milder temperatures, the heat pump is the primary heating source. It operates efficiently and economically by using ambient air to extract heat.
As outdoor temperatures drop, the system may automatically switch to the furnace. Furnaces are more effective in extremely cold conditions, providing reliable heat even when the heat pump’s efficiency decreases.
The system is often equipped with a thermostat that can automatically switch between the heat pump and the furnace based on the outdoor temperature or other programmed parameters.
Benefits:
Energy Efficiency: The heat pump operates efficiently in moderate temperatures, while the furnace provides reliable heat in colder conditions.
Cost Savings: The system can be cost-effective, as it utilizes the most energy-efficient method based on the current outdoor conditions.
Versatility: The system adapts to varying weather conditions, providing comfort throughout the year.
Considerations:
Installation: Proper installation and sizing of both the heat pump and furnace are crucial for optimal performance.
Thermostat Control: A programmable thermostat with dual-fuel capabilities is often used to manage the transition between the heat pump and furnace.
It’s important to note that the specific configuration and features of the dual-fuel system may vary, and consulting with a qualified HVAC professional is recommended for a system tailored to the specific needs of your townhouse.
Encourage those who are looking to install or replace a property heating system, or exploring option to sell and buy a property in our Resort will reach out to connect via email: [email protected] or call / text: 1-604-616-6933 for further assistance. As a Realtor® Advisor / Personal Real Estate Corporation, I would also encourage everyone to hire independent legal, accounting and other professional consulting advice before proceeding, plus evaluating the current Federal, Provincial and Municipal Taxes and ongoing property costs that apply each year. I’m here to help, visit WhistlerHomes.com
