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Posted : Fri, Jul 22, 2011 11:31 am

Whistler Real Estate Magazine

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Posted : Wed, Jun 8, 2011 9:39 am

WHISTLER’S LEADING REAL ESTATE TEAM

A heartfelt thank you to our clients, colleagues, family & friends for an amazing start to 2011….. enjoy the amazing snow on the mountains…… John, Chrissy & Suzi

OUR 2011 SALES SUCCESS

: FS Residence 61 $4,100,000

: FS Residence 63 $4,050,000

: 4934 Horstman Lane $4,000,000

: 7618 Anderson Road $3,100,000

: 7114 Nesters Road $2,900,000

: FS Residence 62 $2,450,000

: 2943 Kadenwood Drive $2,200,000

: 4 Snowy Creek Whistler $2,000,000

: 15 Fitzsimmons Walk $1,900,000

: 2 Fitzsimmons Walk $1,565,000

: Residence 57 $1,525,000

: 3 Northern Lights $1,068,750

: 1 Gleneagles $825,000

: 233-234 Four Seasons $615,000

: 4419 Pan Pacific Whistler Village $529,000

: 517 Four Seasons $363,000

: 316 Four Seasons $330,000

: 820 Four Seasons $235,000

: 821 Four Seasons $235,000

: 235 Four Seasons Resort $215,000

With a passion for all that Whistler has to offer, John Ryan and the team bring integrity and professionalism to the table. We engage our clients in the search for the right investment and provide the sound advice and confidentiality they need to make their final decision.

Widely recognized for our expertise, we provide the most extensive exposure for sellers and invaluable tools for buyers. We know the community as intimately as we know the real estate market and how to best present your property.

We provide the competitive edge in Whistler

Take us up on it

604-932-7670
johnr@wrec.com

Posted : Sat, Apr 23, 2011 6:55 pm

SOLD : Our Recent Sales Success

SOLD November & December 2010

: SOLD 4 Snowy Creek $2,000,000

: SOLD 23 Gleneagles $1,030,000

: SOLD 16 Foxglove $886,000

: SOLD 3116 St Moritz $795,000

: SOLD 16 Glacier Reach $405,000

: SOLD 233/234 Four Seasons Whistler $615,000

: SOLD 3321 Panorama Ridge $1,915,000

: SOLD 309 Ravenscrest $920,000

: SOLD 511/512 Four Seasons $585,000

: SOLD 515 Pan Pacific Mountainside $350,000

: SOLD 240 Four Seasons Whistler $199,000

By John Ryan & The Leaders in Luxury Team

Posted : Fri, Mar 4, 2011 3:08 pm

BC Assessment - Property Taxes 2011

NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
January 4, 2011

ASSESSMENT NOTICES SENT TO PROPERTY OWNERS IN THE RESORT MUNICIPALITY OF WHISTLER AND THE VILLAGE OF PEMBERTON

Value of provincial assessment roll exceeds $1 trillion for first time

WHISTLER – More than 15,200 property owners in the Resort Municipality of Whistler and over 1,200 property owners in the Village of Pemberton can expect to receive their 2011 assessment notice in the next few days.

Assessments are an estimate of a property’s market value as of July 1, 2010. This common valuation date ensures there is an equitable property assessment base for property taxation.

Real estate sales determine a property’s value which is reported annually by BC Assessment on assessment notices. Local governments and other taxing authorities are responsible for property taxation and, after determining their own budget needs this spring, will decide their property tax rates based on the assessment roll for their jurisdiction.

“The majority of homes in the Resort Municipality of Whistler are worth slightly less on this year’s assessment roll than they were on the 2010 assessment roll,” said Jason Grant, Area Assessor. “Most home owners in Whistler will see decreases in the -2% to -5% range. In addition, Pemberton property owners can expect assessments similar to the 2010 roll with changes in the -5% to +5% range.”

Changes in property assessments reflect movement in the local real estate market and can vary greatly from property to property. When estimating a property’s market value, BC Assessment’s professional appraisers analyze current sales in the area, as well as considering other characteristics such as size, age, quality, condition, view and location.

Overall, the Resort Municipality of Whistler’s assessment roll decreased from $11.020 billion last year to $10.849 billion this year. This reduction reflects changing market values for many properties but also includes $231 million in subdivisions, rezoning and new construction.

Overall, the Village of Pemberton’s assessment roll decreased from $493 million last year to $491 million this year. This reduction reflects changing market values for many properties but also includes $11 million in subdivisions, rezoning and new construction.

The examples below demonstrate local market trends for properties by a geographic area; trends are affected by many variables.

Resort Municipality of Whistler (Sample Assessments)	2010 Assessment Roll Valuation Date July 1, 2009	2011 Assessment Roll Valuation Date July 1, 2010
Creekside – Single Family Dwelling	$1,017,000	$1,010,000
Whistler Cay Heights – Single Family Dwelling	$2,984,000	$2,042,000
White Gold – Single Family Dwelling	$945,000	$983,000
Alpine Meadows – Single Family Dwelling	$940,000	$964,000
Village – 2 Bedroom Apartment	$610,000	$576,000
Village – 1 Bedroom Apartment	$522,800	$498,000
Blackcomb Benchlands – 3 Bedroom Townhouse	$2,059,000	$1,940,000
Creekside – 1 Bedroom Townhouse	$240,000	$234,100
Village of Pemberton
Pemberton – Single Family Dwelling	$522,000	$550,000
Pemberton – 3 Bedroom Townhouse	$337,000	$337,000

“Property owners who feel that their property assessment does not reflect market value as of July 1, 2010 or see incorrect information on their notice should contact the BC Assessment office indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January,” said Grant.

BC Assessment’s website provides a listing of property assessments and sales to help property owners understand their property’s market value and provide comparable sales information. Go to www.bcassessment.ca and click on the e-valueBC link. Copies of neighbourhood assessments are also available at local area offices and most municipal halls and government agent’s offices across the province.

“If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of our appraisers, they may submit a Notice of Complaint (Appeal) by January 31, for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel,” said Grant. The panels, independent of BC Assessment, are appointed annually by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, and meet between February 1 and March 15 to hear formal complaints.

The Vancouver Sea to Sky assessment office is located at Suite 200 – 2925 Virtual Way in Vancouver. During the month of January, office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.

For the first time in British Columbia’s history, the total value of all 1.9 million real estate properties on the provincial assessment roll has surpassed $1 trillion. For more information on the 2011 assessment roll and regional and province-wide real estate market trends please visit www.bcassessment.ca and click on the 2011 assessment roll information link.

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For More Information:

Jason Grant
Area Assessor – Vancouver Sea to Sky Region
BC Assessment
Office Phone: (604) 739-2450
Toll Free: 1 (800) 661-1780 local 450

Posted : Wed, Jan 5, 2011 7:59 pm

Modern Whistler Cabin

Renovated to the highest level this stunning contemporary 3 bedroom home, has views of Whistler Mountain and is steps to the ski home trail on Whistler Mountain. Walnut wide plank floors, ledge stone floor to ceiling fireplace, siccis mosaic tile steam shower, horizontal grain walnut cabinets, blackened steel detailing, heated marble, sub zero, miele, wine fridge just to mention a few of the finer details. This home will surprise you, a must see!

View this listing at 2701 Whistler Road

Posted : Mon, Dec 20, 2010 4:00 pm

Introducing Red Sky at Baxter Creek

A NEW WORLD REVEALED

Bright, spacious townhomes with over 2100 square feet of indoor living, Red Sky features double car garages, large decks, ground floor patios and luxurious interior finishes. From tasteful open concepts, expansive floor to ceiling windows to the private owner’s salt water pool, hot tub and firepit area at the Baxter Creek Residents’ Club, Red Sky at Baxter Creek will encompass every part you love about mountain resort living …. in a mountain contemporary home.

Floorplans and renderings are now live on the Red Sky website at www.redskywhistler.com.

KEY DATES

•Reservations begin December 17th with a refundable $5000 CDN deposit

•Sales begin December 29th, 2010

•Scheduled completion for Phase I townhomes and the Baxter Creek Residents Club is summer 2012

•Each townhome is priced at $1,199,000 + HST

•Deposit schedule will be 5% upon contract, an additional 5% April 15, 2011 and balance at completion 2012

If you are interested in receiving more detailed information please contact our team

JOHN RYAN
604.932.7670
johnr@wrec.com

Posted : Sat, Dec 18, 2010 2:03 pm

Kadenwood - Sold by Intrawest

December 15, 2010

Peter Mitham
Special to The Question

Kadenwood changed hands at the end of September when Ecoasis purchased the property from Intrawest, which has been selling off assets as part of a corporate restructuring aimed at paying down debt. Ecoasis bought Kadenwood, a venture of Intrawest Placemaking, for an undisclosed sum.

The sale of the real estate development is the latest in Intrawest’s ongoing liquidation of assets. Earlier this year Intrawest sold off several of its resorts including Copper Mountain resort in Colorado, Panorama Mountain Resort in southeastern B.C., Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort in Florida, Mountain Creek Resort in New Jersey, and its real estate holdings in Squaw Valley, Calif.

“(The gondola) tops off the ultimate enclave in North America’s top-rated ski resort,” Keith McIvor, vice-president of sales for Ecoasis, said in a statement. Company executives were unavailable for interviews.

The gondola will be for the exclusive use of residents and guests of Kadenwood, which claims bragging rights as the only ski in-ski out resort community in Canada accessed by its own gondola.

Developed at a cost of $3.5 million, the gondola rises 750 feet at a 25 per cent slope. Travel time from bottom to top will be six minutes. The gondola will run only four cabins, which can accommodate eight people each.

Local realtor John Ryan of Whistler Real Estate Co. Ltd, believes the gondola will boost interest in Kadenwood, which will have 60 homes when complete.

Prior to Ecoasis acquiring Kadenwood, two phases totalling 40 lots had been released at prices starting at $1.5 million. Approximately 18 homes have been built to date, with more in the works.

The project has faced several challenges, however.

Originally launched in fall 2001, sales stalled in the economic turmoil that followed the September 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington. A concurrent downturn in business and leisure travel added to Whistler’s woes.

But then sales activity was renewed in Kadenwood as local real estate markets staged a historic rebound through 2009.

The opening of the gondola will boost access to a secluded neighbourhood with desirable views.

“The gondola pretty well separates us from any neighbourhood in North America in terms of ski resorts,” Ryan said. “It will be interesting to just see how it does impact the real estate up there. Obviously, it’s going to be a positive. It’s just a question of how much of a positive and the strength of that impact.”

Ryan, who currently has four homes and one lot at Kadenwood among his listings, said the initial announcement of the gondola’s construction in 2007 gave sales in the subdivision a boost. The subsequent downturn in real estate markets cooled activity, but he believes the projects’ new ownership and the vision Ecoasis brings will help.

Ken Melamed, Whistler’s mayor and a councillor when Intrawest won approval for the gondola project, said completion of the project will be welcome. Residents had to take Intrawest to court to secure the gondola, he said, and it was initially slated for completion two years ago. Its completion hasn’t come too soon.

“It’s been a bit of a challenge to watch the time it’s taken for the gondola to be built,” he said, while noting that the entire development has taken time to find its feet and a downturn in real estate markets didn’t help.

“It’s probably taken a lot longer than Intrawest had anticipated originally,” Melamed said.

He was encouraged by a conversation he had with Ecoasis representatives a month ago, during which it was suggested that the final phase of the development, set to launch in early 2011, will feature environment-friendly design.

“I think they intend to try and showcase some leading edge, innovative, responsible development in terms of energy efficiency, green building approaches and design,” he said. “If they complete on this new development approach, I think it’s a very positive thing.”

The much-anticipated gondola to Whistler’s exclusive Kadenwood subdivision is set to open next week with the financial backing of the development’s new owners, Ecoasis Properties Ltd.

Posted : Sat, Dec 18, 2010 12:58 pm

Snow dump sets Whistler’s Nordic season in motion

Whistler, B.C. - Skinny skis are set to hit the tracks and trails as the Nordic season kicks off in Whistler.

Trails at the Whistler Olympic Park in the Callaghan Valley opened at the end of November and thanks to a snowfall of nearly 70 centimetres (28 inches) in the past week, the Lost Lake cross country ski trails will open on Friday, December 3.

The opening marks the earliest cross-country ski season in Whistler in several years. More than 30 kilometres of groomed and track-set cross country trails in addition to 10 kilometres of snowshoe trails will be available at Lost Lake starting on Friday. Overall, with the Lost Lake and Callaghan ski areas, Whistler offers a whopping 120+ kilometres of cross country trails ranging from beginner to expert.

Lost Lake trails are maintained by the Resort Municipality of Whistler and travel through Lost Lake Park and alongside the Fairmont Chateau Whistler Golf Club and the Nicklaus North Golf Course. Day rates are $20 for adults, $12 for youth 13-18, $10 for children 4-12 or $40 for a family. Monday nights after 3 p.m., rates are half price for Lost Lake trail users. In addition, Cross Country Connection is offering $20 adult all-inclusive ski rental packages on Monday nights. Four kilometres of trails are also lit for night skiing.

Ski Callaghan, which includes the Whistler Olympic Park - site of the Nordic events for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, and Callaghan Country Lodge offer public cross country skiing on more than 90 kilometres of trails groomed for both classic and skate skiing. In addition, there are 20 kilometres of dedicated snowshoe trails. Ski Callaghan offers a variety of passes including single or multi-day and season’s passes. Day passes are $20 for adults, $12 for youth 13-18, $10 for children 4-12 and $48 for a family. Mid-week and evening rates are $15 for adult, $10 for youth, $8 for child and $36 for family.

Visitors to the Lost Lake ski area will also have access to the new day lodge, the Lost Lake Passivhaus. The building provides an indoor seating area, washrooms, trail pass ticket sales booth, cross country ski and snowshoe equipment rental and a concession. Known as a Passivhaus because of its unique design which essentially allows it to heat, cool and ventilate itself, the Lost Lake Passivhaus served as Austria House -headquarters for the Austrian Olympic Committee as well as the daily broadcast studio for the Austrian Public Broadcaster ORF during the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. It was also a gathering place for social events during the Games period. Post Games, the lodge remains in Whistler as a permanent building, to be used by the Whistler Off Road Cycling Association (WORCA) and the Whistler Nordics.

Posted : Fri, Dec 3, 2010 7:27 pm