MOREL REAL ESTATE TEAM NEWSLETTER | MAY 2020

Sea to Sky Real Estate and Community Update

We’re now in Phase 2 of the BC Restart Plan and restrictions are being lifted on many businesses and amenities including our parks. And while we can’t wait to feel the lush lawns underfoot, take a dip in the mountain-fresh waters of our lakes and let our babies (fur and otherwise) run a little more freely, we’ve still got to keep the two-metre physical distancing in mind and stay home if we feel at all under the weather.

The advisory against non-essential personal travel is also still in effect, but we are hopeful that BC will transition to Phase 3 as early as June, which means we’re getting ready to welcome BC residence soon!

Let us know if you are planing to come up to Whistler and we are happy to let you know what’s going on  in our neighbourhood! Stay safe.

Sea to Sky Real Estate Market Update:

Through April 2020

Note: We will have regular weekly stats updates at https://morelrealestateteam.com/category/covid-19-resources/ as the COVID 19 situation continues.

WHISTLER‘s real estate market saw a total dollar volume of approximately $24 Million in April through 11 transactions. Of those sales, 5 transactions were for condominium sales, 5 townhouses and 1 chalet. Condominium sales lead the Whistler market for dollar volume in April, with a total of over $9 Million. As expected in current economic conditions there was a decrease of 58% in total dollar volume of sales compared with April 2019.

For a complete breakdown of Whistler Sales by Dollar Volume, Transactions and Property Types, for the past few years, please check out our blog here

Property sales in PEMBERTON brought in just under $4 Million in total dollar volume in April closely matching volume in March. There were a total of 4 transactions in Pemberton, 3 were chalet sales and 1 was a vacant land deal.

Want more Pemberton Stats? Check out our blog here.

The SQUAMISH real estate market in April brought in a total dollar volume of  $9 Million. There were a total of 13 property transactions reported as sold in April which comprised of 7 residential attached homes and 6 residential detached homes. Squamish saw a 71% decrease in total dollar volume sales compared to April 2019 as real estate transactions slowed.

Want more Squamish Stats? Check out our blog here.

We’re Smiling Behind Our Masks

British Columbia has done a relatively good job of flattening the COVID19 curve, and we are now entering into a phase of re-opening. Schools, Retail Stores, Restaurant Dining, Personal Services and other BC businesses will re-open adhering to strict guidelines to protect employees and the public from the continued transmission risk. We know that we are not out of the woods yet, as our Public Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry cautions us with regard to a second wave. As such, RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate is taking all provincial and WorkSafe BC directives very seriously as we prepare to open our offices once again to our agents and the public. We will continue to practice physical distancing within our office spaces, and take extra precautions to protect our staff, agents, buyers, and sellers. Just know that we are smiling behind our masks as we are excited to help our clients with their next adventures – we’ve really missed you all. We know it’s not business as usual, but we’re happy to be back to work.

If you have any questions about real estate during this time, or if you’d like to know more about how we are preparing to protect our listed properties, buyers, and sellers, please feel free to contact your RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate agent. They are happy to help!

Take care and stay safe!
Stefanie Hostetter
CEO RE/MAX Sea to Sky Real Estate

FEATURED LISTINGS in Whistler, BC

304AB 2129 Lake Placid Road | $999,999

RARE OPPORTUNITY to own a unique lock-off with TWO SEPERATE RENTAL UNITS which generate great cash flow in Whistler! Bright, renovated top floor, lock-off floor-plan gives the option to have 1 two bedroom unit, or 2 separate units. Rent through short or long term platforms or use for your own personal usage. Walking distance to Creekside Gondola.

221 4314 Main Street | $960,000

Stylish 2 bed., 2 bath. in the heart of the Village – 7 minute walk to Whistler and Blackcomb Gondolas. Boasting beautiful views of Blackcomb Mountain and the Peak 2 Peak gondola. Spacious floor plan provides ample space for entertaining, a brand new kitchen to get your culinary juices flowing and a thoughtful modern, yet natural aesthetic. Earn amazing turn-key nightly rental revenue and/or utilize for your own usage or long-term rentals.

265 4314 Main Street | $659,000

Large studio, sleeps 4 withttps://bit.ly/265TownPlazaWhistlerh screen doors separating the bedroom and living quarters. Equipped with large wheel-chair accessible kitchen and bathroom, stone countertops, stainless-steel appliances, gas fireplace, AC and in-suite laundry. Renovations in 2018 include new carpet, roller-blinds, furniture and WiFi thermostat. Earn amazing turn-key nightly rental revenue with proven track record for the past 6 years.

1708 Sugarloaf Place (Vacant Land) | $459,000

Enjoy Pemberton’s premiere neighbourhood from your dream home on Lot 26, The Ridge. Sun and views all day long from this easy build lot. Zoning is very flexible allowing you to build up to 6500 sq ft of living space including 2 accessory buildings. Easy access to all recreation that Pemberton has to offer and only 30 minutes drive to the world class resort Whistler Blackcomb. Lot 12 is also available

1504 Whitecap Crescent (Vacant Land) | $386,000

Enjoy Pemberton’s premiere neighbourhood from your dream home on Lot 12, The Ridge. Sun and views all day long from this easy build lot. Zoning is very flexible allowing you to build up to 6500 sq ft of living space including 2 accessory buildings. Easy access to all recreation that Pemberton has to offer and only 30 minutes drive to the world class resort Whistler Blackcomb. Lot 26 is also available.

420B 2036 London Lane 1/4 SHARE | $195,000

One of the largest Legends quartershare 2 bedroom floorplan located in this ski-in/ski-out complex. The unit offers serene and relaxing views of Whistler Creek and mountains. Legends boasts convenience, being within walking distance to the slopes during the Winter and Alpha and Nita Lake in the Summer.

522 4295 Blackcomb Way | $169,000

Spacious fully furnished TOP FLOOR, CORNER UNIT deluxe studio with RENOVATED KITCHEN, SLEEPS FOUR, with Rainbow and Wedge mountain views, full kitchen and in-suite washer/dryer. This is a Phase 2 restricted property that allows for 56 days of owner use per year (28 summer/28 winter).

302 4250 Village Stroll HALF SHARE | $135,000

14 days owner usage in the winter & 14 days in the summer. Refreshingly updated lofted studio situation in the heart of Whistler Village, steps away from the Whistler Blackcomb lifts. High ceilings and large window invite an abundance of natural light with views on to the Village stroll from your large patio.

LISTINGS in BC Other

REVELSTOKE – 1901 – 3100 Nels Nelson Crescent | $1,199,000

Luxurious townhoME in sought after Mackenzie Village – Turn key premier end unit features over 2100 square feet of living space over 4 floors, plus outdoor decks and an attached garage, and is located only minutes from the world class Revelstoke Mountain Resort! The home sleeps 8-12 with 2 king suites and the top floor bunk room and ensuite. . The unrestricted rental opportunities make this home very attractive, with impressive rental revenue and close proximity to world class skiing!

SMITHERS – 4912 4th Avenue | $995,000

Walk into your dream home in Smithers BC, the “Playground of the North”. From your window or one of two large decks gaze at the stunning view of Hudson Bay Mountain’s peaks and ski runs. Just steps from Smithers Golf and Country Club and downtown Smithers, this nearly 8,000 square foot home has it all. Huge and stunning kitchen, seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, huge games room, gym, theatre, sauna, nanny suite, and king size master bedroom.

PEMBERTON – Lot 9 Heather Jean Properties | $575,000

Sunny 3/4 acre property with two sturdy buildings overlooking Lillooet Lake, with water access, including beach, sundeck and boat launch is only 20 minutes from Pemberton. The 2700 sq.ft. maintenance building includes a fully equipped one bedroom suite, a 600 sq.ft. garage with 16′ ceiling, a maintenance shop, and carport on a concrete slab. Across the access road is a 400 sq.ft. storage shop easily and legally convertible into a carriage house or home. If you have an itch to build, you have to see this property!

Sea to Sky Tourism From The Comfort of Your Home

While we are all missing travel and exploration there are opportunities to be a tourist from the comfort of your own home.  Pack a lunch, head to your couch and enjoy a virtual visit to various Sea to Sky favourites. Our very own Real Estate 3D Tours expert Francis Chiasson was recently featured in a Pique Newsmagazine article sharing his tours to Local Whistler attractions.

“It’s in the midst of this cabin fever that Francis Chiasson’s 3D camera tours of all these iconic Whistler locations have taken on a new purpose: helping housebound locals escape to their favourite places for an afternoon. “This is halfway between video and still photography,” he says. “You can immerse yourself in the scene. Then you can move through it to the next spot, but you’re not controlled by video; you can move it.” Chiasson’s wife and son first told him about this new technology after they saw the Matterport 3D camera system at a real estate conference. He was immediately intrigued.”
read the full Pique article here

WHISTLER VIRTUAL 3D TOURS By Francis Chiasson

• Train Wreck
• Chili Thom (Audain Art Museum)
• Whistler Museum and Archives (direct link to front door)

Home to glacier-fed rivers, eight stunning provincial parks, and an expansive trail network stretching from the shores of Howe Sound to the peaks of the Coast Mountains, Squamish is hardwired for adventure. Check out Squamish Home Sessions which showcases stunning virtual tours curated by the team at Tourism Squamish.

VISIT SQUAMISH  VIRTUAL TOURS HERE

Ursula Morel and Melissa Schneiderova
Morel Real Estate Team
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P: 604.935.3635