Blog by Lisa Hilton Your Local Contact for Real Estate in Whistler and Pemberton

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MORTGAGE RATE INCREASE ALERT

March 29th, 2010

 

RBC has sharply increased their fixed-term mortgage rates and increased its posted 5-year fixed rate 6/10 of a percentage point, to 5.85%.  That's the biggest one-day jump in posted rates since 1996.   TD has also announced they are following suit and we're sure more lenders are to follow. 

 

Below please find different scenarios and how we are proactively working to keep ...

Top 10 second home destinations in the US

March 17th, 2010

Finance & investment magazine, Barrons has put together a list of the best second home destinations in the US. 

If you have clients keen to rub shoulders with the social elite in the world’s largest economy, they’ll need at least a million in ready cash to afford even modest accommodation in these locations.  However, the good news is that prices are 20-40% off their peak so there is plen ...

Getting to Paralympic Venues in Whistler

March 14th, 2010

Your guide to getting to and from Whistler Creekside and the Whistler Paralympic Park

The 2010 Paralympic Winter Games are here. Whether you’re staying overnight or coming up for the day to ski, snowboard or see Paralympic events, here are a few tips on the best way to get around.

If you are coming from Vancouver: To reach the Whistler Paralympic Park (biathlon and cross-country sk ...

#25 7360 Pemberton Farm Road, Pemberton, BC

March 13th, 2010

I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, #25 7360 Pemberton Farm Road, Pemberton, BC

Beautiful townhouse located in Pemberton Plateau which brings together both simplicity and luxury in 1,889sq.ft of spacious living. There are 3 bedrooms plus 4 bathrooms and a bright open floor plan with mountain views from the living room and master bedroom. Other great features are the downstairs ...

1625 Sea to Sky Hwy 99, Pemberton, BC

March 13th, 2010

I just finished uploading this house on acreage for sale, 1625 Sea to Sky Hwy 99, Pemberton, BC

What a great opportunity to own acreage close to town! This property is 1.5 acres, has gorgeous views from every room of the house and has very arable land to help maintain its farming classification. This family home has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, an office and the living and dining rooms have a d ...

#209 1436 Portage Road, Pemberton, BC

March 12th, 2010

I just finished uploading this Condomunium for sale, #209 1436 Portage Road, Pemberton, BC

Enjoy the convenience of location with this two storey 2bdrm condo in Portage Station; located only a few steps from the bus stop to Whistler and across the street from the new Pemberton Community Centre, gym and daycare facilities. Features of this home are the custom cabinetry and tiling in the Kitche ...

7341 Industrial Way, Pemberton, BC

March 12th, 2010

I just finished uploading this Industrial Park for sale, 7341 Industrial Way, Pemberton, BC

This fully serviced .72 acre building lot is in Pemberton’s Business Park, 5min from downtown Pemberton and 25min north of Whistler. The DCC’s have been paid and the zoning allows for a broad range of uses as well as accessory residential. The Business Park features underground hydro, sewer, & water an ...

#1 1442 Vine Road, Pemberton, BC

March 12th, 2010

Just sold! This Condomunium at #1 1442 Vine Road, Pemberton, BC .

View this recently sold Condomunium or see all my home sales

UK’s largest agent buyers Sotheby’s International

March 11th, 2010

UK’s largest agent buyers Sotheby’s International
Countrywide, the U.K.'s largest estate agency and property services group has bought an exclusive 25-year licensing agreement for the UK with Sotheby's International Realty.

Under the agreement, Countrywide has the exclusive license to the Sotheby's International Realty® brand across the UK and Channel Islands. Countrywide will create a new subsidiary called United Kingdom Sotheby's Intern ...

Resort sells out in six weeks

March 11th, 2010
Resort sells out in six weeks

Alpine Homes International, Savills’s ski property partner has sold its 14 unit ski resort in Austria within six weeks of launch.

The speed of sale is reminiscent of the good old days of 2006 and 2007 says Managing Director Jeremy Rollason:

“At the peak of the market we were selling this many properties every month. It’s unusual for this market.  It’s nice to put all the ingredients togethe ...

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