Nolan Rivers - Expert Real Estate Guide

Game day energy has arrived in Whistler.

The GLC is hosting Game Day Watch Parties daily from June 11 to July 7, with big screens, game-day food, happy hour specials, and plenty of football atmosphere.

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A fun spot to cheer, watch, and connect.

1254 Depot Road is a split-level detached home in the heart of Brackendale, currently listed at $1,519,000.

The home offers 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a two-bedroom suite, with the upper level featuring 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms and the lower level apportioned to a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom suite.

Located on the quiet end of Depot Road, west of Cottonwood Road, it’s also a short walk to elementary and middle schools.

Inside, you’ll find gas fireplaces on both the upper and lower levels, shared laundry at the back, and additional storage space.

Outside, the 7,550 sq. ft. south-facing, flat, fenced rear yard offers room for outdoor space, pets, gardening, and taking in the mountain views from the rear deck and concrete patio.

See the listing here:
https://nolanrivers.com/listing/1254-depot-road-squamish-british-columbia-v0n-1h0-29622759/

Reach out if you’d like to take a closer look.

Most renters do not expect to be affected by their landlord’s mortgage.

But if a property goes into foreclosure or power of sale, tenants can suddenly be put in a very uncertain position.

The important thing is not to panic or rely on assumptions. Keep documentation, continue acting in good faith, understand what notices you have received, and get advice from the proper tenancy or legal resources for your province.

In B.C., the rules around foreclosure can be especially serious for tenants, so it is worth paying attention early if you receive any formal notice tied to the property.

This is not legal advice, but it is a good reminder: housing decisions are not just about the listing or the lease. The paperwork, timelines, and rights attached to the property matter too.

Read the full article here:
https://www.squamishchief.com/the-mix/landlord-hasnt-paid-the-mortgage-know-your-tenant-rights-in-event-of-power-of-sale-12388855

If you are buying, selling, or renting and something does not feel clear, reach out and I can help point you toward the right next step.

There are signs that some of B.C.’s housing pressure may be easing, but that does not mean the problem is solved.

A recent Vancouver Sun opinion piece pointed to a few shifts worth watching: rents coming down from recent peaks, vacancy rates moving higher, and more rental supply being added across the province.

That is encouraging.

But in a market like Squamish, the local picture still needs a closer look. Provincial headlines do not tell you exactly what is happening with a specific neighbourhood, property type, or price point.

More supply can help. Better vacancy can help. More housing options can help.

But buyers, sellers, renters, and investors still need to understand the local context before making decisions.

Read the full article here:
https://vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/mike-harcourt-bc-housing-crisis-beginning-ease

If you’re trying to make sense of what broader housing shifts mean for Squamish, reach out and I’ll help you put the numbers into local context.

The broader market is showing more stability, but the details still matter.

REW’s May 2026 Greater Vancouver market report pointed to a fourth consecutive month of increasing sales activity, with sales moving from 1,648 in February to 2,150 in May.

At the same time, active listings remained elevated at 16,917, giving buyers more choice and more room to compare properties carefully.

That is the practical takeaway.

More inventory can create opportunity, but it does not make every property the same. Pricing, presentation, location, and property type still decide how much attention a listing gets.

For sellers, that means accurate pricing and strong presentation matter. For buyers, it means this can be a useful time to be thoughtful, prepared, and specific about what you want.

Read the full report here:
https://www.rew.ca/guide/articles/greater-vancouver-market-insights-report-may-2026

If you want to understand what these broader trends mean for Squamish specifically, reach out and let’s look at the property type and price range you care about.

Before a buyer books a showing, they have usually already made a first decision from the photos.

That first impression matters.

Not because every home needs to look perfect, but because buyers are comparing quickly. Light, layout, condition, storage, outdoor space, and whether the home feels easy to understand all come through before anyone steps inside.

A strong listing does not just show rooms. It helps buyers see the value clearly.

Sometimes the prep before photos is what makes the difference: removing distractions, improving flow, cleaning up key spaces, and making sure the property reads properly online.

If you are thinking about selling in Squamish, reach out and let’s talk through what buyers will notice first.