After the first quarter of 2013, the numbers are very positive. We have had a solid increase in Chalet sales. Growth has been steady in the Phase 1 Condo sector and down a little for Townhomes.

The number of active properties on the market are at the lowest point in the past 4 years, yet overall sales continue at a solid pace. Total sales volume sits at 119 sales versus 117 for the same period last year (not including Time Share or Quarter Share sales). With 34 sales so far in 2013, chalet sales are up by 36% as compared to the first quarter of 2012, where we saw 24 sales. With a decrease of 2% from last year's numbers, condos sales have dropped from 43 to 42, so there has been no real change there. Townhome sales have dropped by 16% from 50 sold in the first quarter of 2012 to 42 the the current year. As for Phase 2 Condos, they are still struggling in price for sellers where new buyers are getting 3.5% R.O.I. on a Phase 2 like the Westin for example.

So why the swing from Townhomes to Chalets? I am finding that buyers are looking for bigger places, or places to share with another family and that is why I think we are seeing this shift. I'm also hearing from buyers that Real Estate is a good value now in Whistler, and the Stock market isn't, so they are taking advantage of the current pricing. The other notable trend I see, is that there are fewer buyers looking for rental properties, prefering instead to enjoy all the great seasons here in Whistler themselves.

If you'd like a more in depth view of the numbers, let's talk, my cell is always on.