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How to Choose a Neighbourhood for Your Home Search In Whistler
Narrow your home search by identifying neighbourhoods that are right for you. This helps keep your search focused and efficient. Your local Whistler REALTORŪ can offer neighbourhood information to guide you in your search.
When evaluating a neighbourhood you should investigate local conditions. Depending on your own particular needs and tastes, some of the following factors may be more important considerations than others:
Amenities in the Neighbourhood; ie Lakes, Golf courses, Ski access.
Ability to rent nightly
Property values
Traffic
Future construction
Proximity to shops, restaurants, public transportation, parks, schools, and cultural centers such as the new Whistler Library, the convention center or the Millennium place theater.
Neighbourhood demand: Look at the neighbourhood demand by asking your real estate agent whether multiple offers are being made, whether the gap between the list price and sale price is decreasing and whether there is active community involvement. You can also drive around neighbourhoods and see how many "sold" signs there are in a particular area.
Looking to keep your purchase price low consider;
Fractional-ownership: Look into purchasing a condominium or town home with one of the fractional real estate opportunities here in Whistler; they are available in many desirable neighbourhoods in Whistler. This way you still may be able to purchase in a prime area at a fraction of the cost. | 
