3 Family Friendly Activities at Big White Ski Resort

Big White Ski Resort is Canada’s Favorite Family Resort and for good reason! Offering a vast array of activities, Big White is fun for all ages and athletic abilities. Not everyone has an interest in skiing or snowboarding and that deters them from experiencing Big White Ski Resort, but below you will find my TOP 3 activities that all families will enjoy, that doesn’t involve strapping on a pair of skis.

TUBING

Tubing at Big White is classic! Who doesn’t love to rip down a crisp smooth hill with the sound of laughter following you the whole way down!? No experience is required, no equipment is required, and a thrill seeking attitude is a plus! The tube-park offers 5 groomed lanes and the new tube lift offers more tubers per hour than ever to maximize the fun for everyone!

ICE SKATING

Canada’s highest outdoor skating rink offers a picturesque atmosphere to take a spin on your skates. The rink is suitable for a leisurely skate or a game of pickup hockey with others. Rentals are available! Visit here for more information and tips for the rink!

HORSE DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES

There is one beautiful way to see Big White, and that’s on a horse drawn sleigh! Cozy up under a blanket and glide through the winter wonderland with experiences horses. This activity is perfect for ALL ages. For rates and more information click here

For more family friendly activities offered at Big White Ski Resort click HERE

LIVE WHERE YOU PLAY

First Ever Big White Realtor Tour

Last week over 30 Realtors journeyed to Big White Ski Resort for the first ever Realtor Tour. Ten luxury properties were showcased during the tour, with a parade of vehicles convoying to each one and ending with a special luncheon at The Crescendo, where the best of Big White was featured.

The afternoon started by meeting at noon sharp outside of my Big White real estate office in the Village just under Snowshoe Sam’s. Over the course of two hours, we showcased and visited 10 high end properties, from top quality penthouses, income producing duplexes, and high end chalets. The tour included a vast array of available options on the market today.

The final part of the tour took place at the world renowned Crescendo, which was just voted Worlds Best Ski Chalet 2019. A spectacular set of guest speakers including Graham Sullivan with Owner Relations, Marlin Weninger, the leading expert on construction at Big White, Harry Pettit with Royal LePage and Jim Loyd, Director of Sales, took the time to educate the attending Realtors on a few things that makes Big White Ski Resort special within the Real Estate industry worldwide.

Local beer and wine, an in depth tour of the Crescendo provided by House Manager Sheila, and delicious tapas provided by The Bullwheel created a lively, ground breaking event at Big White.

A very big thank you to all of the presenters, behind the sceners, and the Realtors that attended!! With of all of your support this inaugural event at Big White Ski Resort was a success!

Big White Real Estate Update – September

Big White Ski Resort is skiing right into nearly 45 million dollars worth of real estate sold thus far in 2019! The third quarter alone brought in 19 million dollars, up slightly from the third quarter of 2018 which saw 17 million dollars in sales. Sales were especially strong in September as we saw 20 properties exchange ownership, an increase of  25% from September 2018. The number of listings currently at Big White Ski Resort sits at 125, which if compared to the same time last year, is up 30%.

September’s average sale price at Big White Ski Resort for 2019 is reported at $446,057. Going back to September 2018, it was reported at $380,344, quite an impressive increase. However; if we go back ever further, to September 2015, the average sale price was just $169,475!! So it just 4 short years, the average sale price has increased by a massive 163%! Talk about an impressive investment!!

The fantastic thing is that $446,057 is the average price, meaning you can purchase a property for far less, or far more depending on your budget. Currently the lowest priced listing at Big White Ski Resort sits at $94,900, UNDER $100k! If your budget is a bit more generous there are listings as high as $3,988,000 and $5,295,000.

Ready to take the jump and invest at Big White Ski Resort? Contact me to get started!

Opening Day is Around The Corner

Opening Day is scheduled for November 28, 2019 (snow dependent) so mark it on your calendars and start getting your snow gear ready! This year Big White Ski Resort is going to be better than ever with many new developments and amenities to increase locals and tourists experience.

“As Canada’s Favourite Family Resort, we are constantly investing in improving the sliding on snow, riding on lifts, and enjoying our hospitality. Year after year, families are returning to Big White because we are paying attention to their good times. And for that, we are truly thankful.” says Michael J. Ballingall, Senior Vice President at Big White Ski Resort Ltd.

Despite the cooler temperatures, Big White Ski Resorts real estate market remains hot! The time for investors, families, and every one else to purchase the perfect Big White property is NOW! Whether you are planning on using the property yourself or using it for potential revenue income, there are many options for you to choose from. Old developments with the basic necessities to new buildings with luxury amenities like movies theaters and multiple pools there is a potential for incredible memories and revenue potential!

Get in touch with me today to receive new active listings within your criteria!

Big White Ski Resorts Local Olympian

You might be familiar with Kelsey Serwa, her grandfather, Cliff Serwa, co-founded Big White Ski Resort in 1960 and she has become an extremely decorated athlete. She’s a member of the Canada Ski Cross Team and is the 2018 Olympic Champion, 2014 Olympic Silver Medalist, a World Champion, National Champion, and 2x X-Games Gold Medalist!!

Kelsey Serwa is a Big White Ski Resort local, that made it big! Since learning how to walk Kelsey has been skiing at the resort and has made the community at Big White extremely proud , in fact, there is even a ski run named after her! The #homegrownheros favorite run is Born to Run.

Big White Ski Resort has showed continuous support throughout the years, throwing viewing parties for the Olympics, celebrating her accomplishments with special events, and  ultimately influencing her career.  A career in which Kelsey retired from just a few weeks ago. “I’m ready for the next stages of my life,”‘ Kelsey told The Canadian Press.

The next stages of life for Kelsey include getting married this September, working towards her physiology degree and a six-stage mountain bike race. “I love racing. I love that feeling” Kelsey also recently started a scholarship fund which gave $10,000 to three different students-athletes.

Kelsey’s words to live by: Be where your feet are

Developments Still Booming at Big White Ski Resort

Big White Ski Resort sees massive developmental growth every year, and this year is no exception. Big White Ski Resort amenities and housing continue to climb in popularity and create a demand for more exciting developments. The Resort is making some incredible changes this year to elevate the mountain experience.

Guest Experience

Many of the new developments happening currently at Big White Ski Resort including a 5.5 Million dollar Central Reservations building and 8 new gondola cabins to Lara’s Gondola which increase capacity 50%! The Gondola upgrade will be ready for the 2019/20 season and was a total investment of $600,000.

Riding Upgrades

The Resort has also invested $250,000 to create a new Magic Carpet for beginners. It will also more space for people to experience skiing or snowboarding for the first time. For the Gem Lake lovers, you’ll be able to get there earlier on in the season because crews are working on a new return trail that will allow skiers and snowboarders to hit Westridge with 30-40 cm less snowbase. Which means you’ll be able to ride weeks before the normal Christmas time opening!

There is also a new groomer for those who love Corduroy, which now ensures this run is always in tip-top shape!

Residences

The Real Estate Market at Big White Ski Resort is powering through the early summer and remaining strong going into the late summer. Properties are in high demand and buildings are continuing to be constructed and lots being ready to develop. The sought after Stonegate Resort is on Phase 3 of its development this year and lots are becoming more popular with Monashee Ridge lots starting at only $139,900.

The developments at Big White Ski Resort have remained strong since the mountain resort opened and the luxurious touches and amazing amenities keep exceeding expectations.

If you are interested in learning more about Big White Ski Resort developments or property investment opportunities, contact me today!

Big White Real Estate Update – July

July has come and gone and it brought some heat to the real estate market at Big White Ski Resort! 16 new listings hit the market in July, bringing the total number of active listings to 105 at the end of the month. The number of sales in July saw a massive increase of 95% from that in June, which only saw 5 sales throughout the month. The average days on market for Big White Ski Resort is sitting at 109 days, just one week more than that of the same time last year.

The average sale price in Big White Ski Resort has seen steady increase over the last few years. The average sale price in July 2019 was $459,179, a 17% increase from July 2018, and an increase of 40% from July 2017. These numbers are the reason why many out of town buyers and investors are coming to Big White Ski Resort to buy property. There is a price range for everyone from under 100,000-5,295,000. That’s right, you can own a piece of beautiful Big White for less than 100K!

The Big White Real Estate market remains strong into the second half of summer – don’t miss the opportunity to purchase your dream mountain home or to sell that investment property!! Get in touch with me today for a complimentary market analysis or to receive new active listings within your criteria!

Big White’s Freeride Days Recap

This time last week athletes from all over the world arrived at Big White Ski Resort for the first Freeride Days, an event where people come to win points that could help them move up the rankings, according to a news release from Big White Ski Resort.

This inagural event was hosted by Tom van Steenbergen and is the only FMB World Tour Gold event in North America.  The event took place in Happy Valley and offered beer gardens, music, demos, food trucks and lots of excitement!

Thursday started with The Bronze Slopestyle event, one of nine in North America. The pressure was on for the riders to win points in order to move up in the rankings. To make the stakes even higher, the top five riders got to compete in Saturday’s Big White Invitational Slopestyle. Over 5000 people showed up to watch the riders vie for the gold event on Saturday and saw Swede Emil Johansson claim the top prize.

The worlds biggest women’s Slopestyle contest was held on Friday, and Canadian Stephanie Nychka topped the podium for the event. “With few bronze-level Slopestyle courses existing in the world, the female athletes had never been given a stage this large to compete on, and it brought out the best,” Big White said in a news release.

After the Slopestyle events were wrapped up, riders showed off their talents in the official Whip Off!, where American Reed Boggs took home the win!

For more Summer Big White Events click here

Big White Real Estate Update – June

The Summer season at Big White Resort has begun and with that comes new people exploring the mountain. The summer season has allowed the Real Estate market to remain strong in the winters off season. As of today, Big White Ski Resort has 110 active listings, just 9 more active listings than June of 2018.

Average sale prices continue to gain momentum as Junes average sale price was $483,800, an increase of approximately 15k from May of this year, and, an even greater increase from June 2018 where the average sale price was just $292,500. If you like numbers, that is a 65% INCREASE! However, that doesn’t mean that all of the current listings at Big White are pricey, you can get into a mountain property for UNDER 100k; however, if your budget is more generous, there are also properties listed for up to 6.3 million.

The first half of 2019 has seen 57 sales, down from 2018s first half, but with the large increase in the average sale price, Big White Ski Resort remains a perfect opportunity for investors and vacationers alike. Buyers worldwide are still visiting Big White Ski Resort to explore the investment potential the mountain offers. With no speculation tax or foreign buyer tax, Big White Ski Resort is an ideal place for out of country investors to build their portfolio.

Big White Ski Resort and the strong real estate market make it a perfect time to purchase or sell your Big White property. Get in touch with me today for a complimentary market analysis or to receive new active listings within your criteria!

Big White Real Estate Update – May

Big White Ski Resort continues to display a steady increase in property value and investment return. Buyers from all over the globe are keeping the real estate market strong. There is no shortage of Buyers looking for investment properties, vacation homes and rental suites.

300 Moonshine Crescent

The average sale price of a single family dwelling (bare land strata) continues to rise at Big White Ski Resort. Statistics pulled from OMREB show the average sale price year to date of a single family dwelling to be $999,000. The same statistic from January to May 2018 was nearly half that amount at $525,000. Properties at Big White are raising the bar, and prices, with the quality of craftsmanship, high end details, and luxury furnishings,  there’s no wonder  the average sale price is ski rocketing for the luxury ski chalets.

In May, new listings were on par when comparing to last years numbers, as well as the total volume of real estate being sold at Big White Ski Resort. The number of sales were down slightly, but with the overall average sale price being significantly higher than the same time last year, the market is remaining strong.

Big White Ski Resort and the strong real estate market make it a perfect time to purchase or sell your Big White property. Get in touch with me today for a complimentary market analysis or to receive new active listings within your criteria!