http://www.leggie.com/news Whistler Real Estate Mon, 11 Jul 2011 07:00:25 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Many locals taking advantage of race close to home By Eric Mackenzie Source: Whistler Question  The Whistler Half Marathon is set to make its debut on Saturday (June 4) and some local runners are using the event to make a competitive debut of their own. First-time entrants in the 21.1-kilometre race, like Whistler resident ... http://www.leggie.com/news/2011/06/02/whistler-half-marathon-drawing-first-timers/ WB parking committee rep says costs of paving and debris barrier have to be repaid somehow By Christopher Poon Source: Whistler Question  Free parking is still available in Whistler’s Day Lots 4 and 5 this week, in spite of the previous plan to implement pay parking in those lots starting Wednesday (June 1). The ... http://www.leggie.com/news/2011/06/02/council%e2%80%99s-move-to-delay-pay-parking-%e2%80%98political%e2%80%99-forseth/  It has been a very long winter season here in Whistler with the mountains still receiving fresh snow on a weekly basis.  The Whistler Mountain Bike Park it slated to open May 20th and although there are still skiers and riders making their way up the lifts, the biking community ... http://www.leggie.com/news/2011/05/17/spring-is-finally-rearing-its-pretty-head%e2%80%a6/ The real estate market in the first half of 2011 continues to build on the momentum established in the second half of 2010. Despite some continuing economic uncertainty worldwide, consumer confidence against our major target market continues to strengthen. Unit sales volume continues to be consistent for all types of ... http://www.leggie.com/news/2011/05/17/market-report-from-the-president-of-wrec/ This year has given us an amazing ski season. With 1,367cm (538 inches) so far this year ‘powder days’ have not been in short supply and there is no end in sight. I have the calluses on my hands from shovelling all the snow to prove it! The word on ... http://www.leggie.com/news/2011/03/24/what-a-season/ Hello All! One month into 2011 and life is good!  With lots of snow on the hill and a few bluebird days you gotta make your way up here.  There is a lot going on around town for everyone to enjoy, below is some information for you to check into: WinterPRIDE Gay ... http://www.leggie.com/news/2011/02/02/one-month-into-2011/ Recent reports are suggesting that the time might be right to purchase a home in British Columbia. For those renters, who are readying themselves to make the leap into Home Ownership, but felt that economic factors were holding them back, the market may be ripe, and time to take the plunge. A ... http://www.leggie.com/news/2010/11/26/%e2%80%9ctime-is-now-if-you%e2%80%99re-a-buyer-says-the-economist%e2%80%9d/ Whistler Village has been blanketed by 15cm of powder.  The Mountains received 20cm overnight to bring the base to over 100 cm.  There is plenty to check out this weekend around the village: Whistler’s Original Artisan Market! Located at the Whistler Conference Centre Bizarre Bazaar has built a reputation of presenting unique, quality, hand-made ... http://www.leggie.com/news/2010/11/26/whistler-is-a-winter-wonderland/ November 24th 6:00pm-9:00pm @ The Whistler Conference Centre The workshops, entitled, “Our Community. Our Plan,” will provide an opportunity for community members to weigh in on proposed updates to existing policy and community directions proposed to address Whistler’s current issues. Participants will also have an opportunity to sign up for in-depth working ... http://www.leggie.com/news/2010/11/24/ocp-meeting-tonight-in-whistler/ WOW!  With line-ups long and temperatures dipping well below freezing, the opening weekend for Whistler Mountain was a success.  With the base hovering around 89cm and a storm headed this way things can only get better!  Blackcomb Mountain opens this Thursday adding more snow packed runs for skiers & snowboarders to enjoy.  For ... http://www.leggie.com/news/2010/11/23/what-an-opening-weekend/