Blog by Dean Linnell

Intrawest's Financial Woes

December 31st, 2009

Here' an interesting article I found on the web that actually paints a decent picture for the ski resort industry in 2010. Check it out here.

Foreclosure Trashing

December 30th, 2009

I just came across this interesting video of a trashed foreclosure home in Phoenix. This kind of thing is probably normal lately in many foreclosures across the U.S.. Sad but true.

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Very Cool 40 Hour Timelapse from the Peak of Whistler

December 16th, 2009

This is one of the most amazing videos I've ever seen. Check it out.

40hr Inukshuk timelapse from Rocky Mountain Sherpas on Vimeo.

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Brilliant Article on Lululemon's New Clothing Line

December 16th, 2009

This article has nothing to do with Whistler real estate but it has a lot to do with Lululemon sticking it to Vanoc just a little bit. Quite brilliant really.

My 3 Year Old Skiing - So Cute!

December 14th, 2009

Entirely not related to Whistler real estate but we could call this a "lifestyle" post. This is my youngest son Peter who started skiing a bit last year. This is his first season in ski school on Whistler though and he's loving it. Check him out - he's finally got the hang of his snowplow turns!

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Whistler 2010 Real Estate Predictions

December 11th, 2009

I just thought I would do a little 2010 Whistler real estate market crystal ball prognostications from the Red Chair on Whistler today.

Whistler Olympic Real Estate Aversion

December 8th, 2009

I just wanted to post a quick video showing how many buyers of Whistler real estate are showing a bit of a misconception about real estate values here right now. Many think that prices must be sky-high since we now have the Olympics about to start in a few months. This couldn't be further from the truth.

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Whistler Olympic Downhill Finish Area Construction

December 1st, 2009

I just had a quick break and went skiing from Creekside for a few hours this afternoon. I posted a video from the Creekside Gondola so you can see how construction of the finish line and spectator bleachers of the Olympic Downhill finish area is progressing.

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Hilton Whistler Resort Court Ordered Sale Explanation

December 1st, 2009

For everyone who's been interested in these two Hilton Whistler Resort foreclosure listings I have on the market right now (VIDEO TOURS are posted below), here's how it all works:

It's a commercially zoned hotel which means technically that you can use your suite as much as you want. This is different than many of the other hotels in Whistler such as the Four Seasons, The Westin, or the Hol ...