Cheakamus Crossing Whistler Apartments – We’re Putting Down Roots
As Whistler’s newest residential community that offers affordable housing in the form of condos, townhomes and duplex homes after the 2010 Winter Olympics, Cheakamus Crossing is a very unique and exceptional neighbourhood that is designed specifically for the needs of Whistler residents and employees who work in this wonderful resort.

This is why we live here. We came to Whistler because we love the great outdoors. As a family, we spend our time exploring nature, swimming, hiking, and biking. As long term residents of Whistler real estate, we’ve always dreamed of an affordable place, for our growing family, that is close to all the things we love to do – now we’ve found it. It’s the perfect place to put down roots of our own. This is Cheakamus Crossing Whistler apartments and townhomes now for pre-sales. For more information about his Whistler pre-construction condo property, please visit www.cheakamuscrossing.ca. As Whistler’s newest residential community that offers affordable housing in the form of condos, townhomes and duplex homes after the 2010 Winter Olympics, Cheakamus Crossing is a very unique and exceptional neighbourhood that is designed specifically for the needs of Whistler residents and employees who work in this wonderful resort. As one of the most important legacies of the Whistler 2010 Winter Olympics, the Cheakamus Crossing homes, condominiums and townhomes are being constructed as we speak for the athletes of the Winter Olympics who will enjoy a vibrant community just minutes away from Whistler Village. After the 2010 Winter Olympics, the Cheakmus Crossing Whistler Athlete’s Village will transformed into a liveable, environmentally sensitive, sustainable and affordable Whistler housing community that will provide a diverse mix of housing types for limitless lifestyle. In addition, being in Cheakamus Crossing Whistler community means that you are living within the most amazing spot for recreational and outdoor pursuits four seasons through the year. As Whistler Resort has specific zoning needs for real estate property to make sure that affordable Whistler housing is given to residents and employees who work in the resort, Cheakamus Crossing Whistler real estate community is no different. Therefore, all of the resident restricted condominiums, townhomes and Cheakamus Crossing duplex homes will be made available for purchase at the beginning of the Fall of 2008 to residents only. As a Whistler Housing Authority affordable condo community, Cheakamus Crossing sales will be handled by the Whistler Real Estate Company with Greg and Frances being the main points of contact for any interest, sales etc. Once the resident restricted properties for sale have taken place, any remaining presale Whistler Cheakamus Crossing condos, townhomes and homes not sold will be place on the market to the general public. As a prospective home buyer who has placed their name on the waitlist, you may be one of the lucky few non-residents to purchase an affordable Cheakamus Crossing condo homes in the Whistler Athlete’s Village.

Riverbend Townhomes at Cheakamus Crossing Whistler Homes for Sale
Own a piece of Whistler’s Olympic Legacy says their clever marketing advertisement in the Pique Newspaper. And why not? The first eight of only twenty available Riverbend Townhomes in Whistler’s Olympic Athletes’ Village are now up for sale. Construction is complete on these spacious, contemporary 3 bedroom Cheakamus Crossing Riverbend Townhomes for sale, located in the brand new family oriented community on the Cheakamus River. The world’s best athletes will soon call Whistler’s Cheakamus Crossing Riverbend Townhomes their home. Now you can too. The affordable Whistler Townhomes for sale start from $787,000. This amazing opportunity to purchase a legacy of the Winter Olympic Games at Cheakamus Crossing real estate community is only being offered until October 31, 2009 so call Greg or Pat at 604.932.5538 to arrange a viewing of the display home and exciting new Cheakamus Crossing community today. Brought to you by The Whistler Real Estate Company Limited.

The Latest Single Family Lot Release at Cheakamus Crossing
Introducing the latest phased release in the master planned Cheamakus Crossing Whistler real estate development, the community is now selling nine prestigious single family lots for homebuyers looking to build their dream home in this Olympic legacy. As the construction on the other parts of the Cheakamus Crossing Whistler neighbourhood nears an end, nine families will have the unique opportunity to custom build and design their home that is close to hiking and biking trails, walking paths and the Cheakamus River. These Cheakamus Crossing treed level lots for sale are sized between 5800 and 7200 square feet and are located near the entrance to the master planned community along the Valley Trail. In addition, home builders and owners are able to build their dream home on these new Cheakamus Crossing single family lots with allowable house footprints of three thousand square feet in size. The pricing for these single family homesites at Cheakamus Crossing is between $475,000 for the smaller lots for sale up to $540,000 for the better situated and larger home sites. Homebuyers looking to purchase these lots for sale will be able to put down a deposit of 10% which can be held until the fall of 2010 before the remaining 90% is due. What this allows a homebuyer to do is design their new custom home, get the necessary building permits, contractos and approvals before having to shell out the remaining cash for the Cheakamus Crossing Whistler lot purchase. The Cheakamus Crossing community is an environmentally sustainable neighbourhood that will be home to duplexes, townhomes and apartment homes. The Whistler Cheakamus Crossing community is only 6 km away from the Village along Highway 99 and is the newest master planned neighbourhood in the resort town. The single family lots at Cheakamus Crossing will give excellent views of Mount Fee, Black Tusk as well as Whistler peak and the community will also build many community amenities such as green spaces, athletic fields and other services.

WDC Whistler 2020 Development Corporation Presents the Cheakamus Crossing at Whistler Athletes’ Village
Are you on the list for the Cheakamus Crossing condo, townhomes and duplex homes that will be going on sale? Get on the WHA priority list by June 30th to be eligible to purchase at Cheakamus Crossing this fall. As the future Winter Olympics 2010 Whistler Athletes’ Village housing, these pre-construction condos, townhouses and duplex homes will be on sale for the general public and ready for occupancy right after the Winter Olympics are over. There contemporary mountain homes at Cheakamus Crossing condos and townhomes in Whistler’s newest residential neighbourhood are brought to the market by the Whistler Real Estate company limited. The new Olympic Cheakamus Crossing townhomes and duplex units are between $250,000 to $500,000. The Cheakamus Crossing apartments and condominiums in pre-construction Winter Olympics Whistler Athletes’ Village housing are from $100,000 to $250,000. For mor information and to priority register for these new Cheakamus Crossing Whistler condo homes and townhomes, please visit www.cheakamuscrossing.ca. Other details can be found online or by calling the WREC at 604.938.9222 to be placed on the wait list for the resident restricted properties presale Cheakamus Crossing condo launch or the public grand opening if there are any units remaining for sale at that point in time.

The Presale Cheakamus Crossing Master Plan of Condos, Townhomes and Duplex Homes
If you are looking for a master planned community in the heart of Whistler, look no further. The Whistler’s Athlete’s Village known as the pre-construction Whistler Cheakamus Crossing master planned community will be housing all the 2010 Winter Olympic athletes in a beautiful new neighbourhood that is now under construction. There will be a total of six communities within the presale Cheakamus Crossing Whistler community that will be converted into affordable Whistler housing as directed by the Whistler Housing Authority and sales managed by the Whistler Real Estate Company. These affordable presale condos, townhomes and duplex style homes will be made available to residents of Whistler first and a reasonable cost and will consist of many different floor plans and layouts. Cheakamus Crossing represents one of the most important legacy real estate projects in Whistler. Located just 6km south of Whistler Village on Highway 99, you can take the Function Junction ext and get to community that is next to hiking, mountain biking trails, walking areas, green spaces, parks, the Cheakamus River, and provides the most amazing views of the mountain peaks and water. As an Olympic Legacy, the real estate development at the Whistler Cheakamus Crossing community will become a permanent mixed-use mostly residential community for affordable housing. As sustainability is a key in every Olympic Legacy real estate development, the Cheakamus Crossing community will have innovative design and will be designated with LEED-ND Neighbourhood Development which will set the stage for green design and construction practises. The entire presale Cheakamus Crossing Whistler neighbourhood is approximately 23 hectares or 56 acres in size and the property development side will introduce 152 townhomes/duplexes, 67 condos, 55 hostel units, 55 Whistler Housing Authority rental suites and 20 market townhomes. Some of the neighbourhood features include the LEED-ND ceritification, mountain and water views DES as well as Cheakamus Crossing amenities that include: transit, recreation, retail, commercial, athletic fields, parks, training facility and children’s play area.

The Cheakamus Crossing Communities: The Heights Townhomes
The Heights at Cheakamus Crossing Whistler real estate offers 2 and 3 bedroom townhomes. The Heights at Cheakamus Crossing feature only twenty seven townhouses all with single car garages. The breakdown is as follows for the Heights Townhomes Whistler real estate offering: 13 of the Heights townhomes are two bed and two bath units ranging from eleven hundred and forty one to thirteen hundred and fifty one sq ft in size. 14 of the presale Cheakamus Crossing Heights townhomes will have 3 beds and 3 baths that range from close to 1400 to slightly over 1500 sf approximately. Each pre-construction Heights Whistler townhome will feature private patios with open concept living space and kitchens. Units A, C and E are all 3 bed floorplans while Unit B and D are both 2 bedroom layouts all with storage. Read more about the Cheakamus Crossing Heights neighbourhood online at http://www.cheakamuscrossing.ca/heights.shtml.

The Terrace Townhomes at Cheakamus Crossing Whistler
The Terrace provides three bedroom homes. With a total of only 27 presale townhomes for sale in The Terrace at Cheakamus Crossing, these three bed and three bath full size family homes range in size between fourteen hundred and sixty sq ft to fifteen hundred and sixty sq ft in size. With three levels, these pre-construction Whistler Terrace Townhomes at Cheakamus Crossing features the master and second bedrooms on the top level while the living areas are on the main with a private deck for extra outdoor entertainment and relaxation space. The ground floor features a separate patio as well as a another guest bedroom or media room. The presales Terrace Townhomes at Cheakamus Crossing features three different layouts at 1464, 1480 and 1560 square feet. All Terrace townhouses will have single car garages for your convenience as well.

The Impressive Whitewater Duplex Townhomes at Cheakamus Crossing Neighbourhood
The communities at the presale Whistler Cheakamus Crossing community features Whitewater offering three and 3.5 bedroom presale Whistler Townhomes for sale. Located right by the Cheakamus River/Creek, the Whitewater Whistler townhouses for presale feature only twenty opportunities of either three bed and three bath units. In addition, the Cheakamus Crossing Whitewater duplex style homes feature four bed and three bath family oriented homes (fourth bedroom can be a media room, exercise room or home office space). Every pre-construction Whitewater home will have private patios and open space layouts. The Whistler Whitewater townhomes will feature Unit A and B between 1560 and 1708 square feet. The Cheakamus Crossing Whitewater Duplex Homes will range from Unit C to E from 1853 to 2049 square feet approximately, which are some of the largest residences in this entire community. All homes will have single car garages as well.

The Rise Townhomes Presales in Whistler’s Cheakamus Village
The Rise at Cheakamus Crossing pre-construction two to three bed townhouses. This Whistler Athlete’s Village community will feature a total of sixty presale townhomes in which 40 of them will be two bedrooms and two bathroom units with extra storage and featuring ssquare footages between 1059 to 1106 sq ft in Unit B and B1 floorplans. In addition, there will be 20 spacious three bed and two bath units for sale at the Rise Townhouses in Cheakamus Crossing Whistler which are forteen hundred and twenty nine square feet in size. All of the units have the master bedrooms and ensuites on the ground floor. All of the pre-construction Whistler Rise homes will have a patio at the back of the townhome and large storage rooms too. These townhomes at The Rise Cheakamus Village do not come with garages.

The Springs Apartment Building
The Whistler cheakamus Crossing The Springs community features studio, one and two bedroom pre-sale condos. This four storey wood frame building at Cheakamus Crossing Whistler will feature thirty four condominium residences at The Spring presale community. Each home buyer here will also purchase one parking space that is allotted to each condo unit at the Springs at Cheakamus Crossing Whistler real estate. All of the ground floor presale Springs apartments will have private patios while the units on floors two through four will have balconies. They all have large interior spaces for storage. The breakdown of the units include the two studio floorplans A and A1 both at approx 510 sq ft and there are four of these studio pre-sales Springs Apartments. In addition, the Cheakamus Crossing Springs community features one bedroom suites with one bathroom that range from Unit B1 to B4 and are bewteeen 700 to 714 sq ft in size. There are nineteen of these one bedroom pre-construction Springs at Cheakamus Crossing apartment homes for sale. There are also three large one bed plus den units that are between 814 and 815 sq ft in Unit Bd. The largest of the Springs apartment condos in Whistler are the two bed and two bath units C which are 912 to 959 sq ft.

The Falls Apartments at Cheakamus Crossing
The Falls is a neighbourhood of 1 to 2 bed apartment condominiums. All homeowners at the Whistler Falls apartments in Cheakamus Crossing will have one parking stall and all floorplans have large storage spaces inside. Like the Springs Community, the Falls at Cheakamus Crossing Whistler apartments will feature ground level patios spaces and upper level balconies. The breakdown of the thirty three presale Falls condo homes in Cheakamus Crossing community include nine one bedroom condos in Unit A1 and A2 between 667 and 748 sq ft while there are three one bedroom plus den units B1 at 842 sf. The two bed and tow bath units C1 to C5 are between 942 and 1015 sf in size and there are twenty one Falls 2 bed apartments for sale. For the complete pre-construction Cheakamus Crossing Whistler master plan, please refer to http://www.cheakamuscrossing.ca/neighbourhood.shtml for all the details.

The Home Features
Some of the building interior suite features at the new Cheakamus Crossing Whistler community will include such things as CMHC insurable mortgages, 2-5-10 new home warranty effective on completion of sale after the 2010 Winter Olympic Games as well as ample parking and storage. Interior suite finishing includes window coverings, high quality capreitng, durable wood grain laminate flooring, washer and dryer in site as well as laminate cabinetry. Other features of the Cheakamus Crossing real estate development of presales Whistler condos and townhomes includes granite kitchen counters with granite back splashes, stainless steel, black or white appliance set, spacious masters and ensuite bathrooms that are spa inspired. Also available at the Cheakamus Crossing pre-construction condos and townhomes duplexes includes in floor and wall mounted radiant heating system and West Coast design architecture. Optional upgrades will include solid cabinetry. The buying process for these pre-construction Cheakamus Crossing condominium residences includes mortgage pre-approval first, deposit funds of 2% in Fall and 5% in Fall 2009, development choosing, preference for properties, site visits and Disclosure Statements. The lenders on board for Cheakamus Crossing financing include TD Canada Trust, Garibaldi Mortgage, RBC and CIBC.

Mortgages on Resident-Restricted Cheakamus Crossing Properties Expected This Month
This according to the Pique Newspaper by Clair P. Local lending not affected by Wall Street woes. The worldwide economic turmoil should not affect most people trying to secure mortgages for employee-restricted residential properties in Whistler, several financiers said this week. Banks involved with mortgages for the upcoming Cheakamus Crossing pre-sale properties – TD Canada Trust and Royal Bank of Canada, confirmed that they will be just as cautious as before when lending money for residential mortgages. “We are following the rules that the federal government has legislated through CMHC (The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation) and are doing away with the zero per cent down option and the 40 year mortgage option, which will both come into effect mid-October,” explained Jonathon D., a mortgage specialist with RBC. “Nationally and federally – through the Bank Act – everyone has decide to play by the same rules and do away with the zero per cent down and 40-year mortgages because those were seen as the most risky products.” Decaigny said that RBC has actually increased its appetite for Whistler Housing Authority (WHA) properties such as Cheakamus Crossing real estate development over the past eight years, and the current lending environment in Whistler real estate is “quite positive.” “We understand the covenants and how they work a little better, and there has been a longer track record of the WHA ownership,” said Decaigny. “As far as foreclosures go, there have been relatively few over the past 10 years, and that is always the risk with WHA because it is employee restricted. The bank does not want to have a foreclosure situation and not be able to unload the property to pay off its debt. When WHA first came to the table with their ideas, I think all the banks were a bit hesitant, but it has worked well.” Kelly, media relations for Toronto-Dominion Canada Trust, also said that TD Canada Trust does not plan to change their lending standards in the near future for the pre-construction sales at Cheakamus Landing Whistler master planned Olympic Athlete’s Village. “We have always had prudent lending standards, and we are going to continue to have the same kind of lending standards,” said Hechler. A large number of people in Whistler real estate are expected to take out mortgages for WHA properties in the near future, when the presale Cheakamus Crossing and Rainbow neighbourhoods come on board. Sales for new Cheakamus Crossing homes begins in October this year. The neighbourhood at Cheakamus Crossing Whistler properties will have approximately 152 town homes/duplexes and 67 new condominiums available for Whistler residents. Final sales dates and prices will be confirmed after the Whistler 2020 Development Corporation receives their disclosure statement. Mortgage rates are currently rising, however. Starting Thursday, Sept 25, several large Canadian banks announced increased rates for residential mortgages, including TD Canada Trust, RBC, Bank of Montreal, Desjardins Group and Laurentian Bank. Most of the mortgage loan increases were about 0.35 per cent. A spokesperson for CIBC declined to comment on the institution’s practices. And a representative from Garibaldi Mortgage did not want to speak publicly about WHA mortgages. While lenders expect Whistler’s resident restricted housing to sell quickly, the listings for new market housing units in Whistler real estate have increased substantially this year.

Get Approved NOW for your Purchase at Cheakamus Crossing
And we’ll hold your interest rates for 2 FULL YEARS! Garibaldi Mortgage, an independent member of the Mortgage Centre Network is now promoting this special offer for pre-construction home buyers at the new Cheakamus Crossing Whistler real estate development. The team of Whistler’s premier mortgage specialists can help with residential pre-approvals, renewals and re-financing in addition to construction financing, employee restricted homes and non-residents financing for Whistler property. They have the latest access to the best mortgage rates and terms in Canada, so if you are planning on purchasing a presale Cheakamus Crossing townhome or condo apartment, call them at 604.905.3800 for additional details or you can visit them at 213-4368 Main Street, Whistler BC.

Sales at Cheakamus Crossing Whistler Going Very Well!
An updated report from the Pique Newspaper explains that the pre-sales Whistler Cheakamus Crossing townhomes, apartment condos and duplexes in the 2010 Winter Olympic Whistler Athlete’s Village are going very well with fifteen per cent of the new neighbourhood already sold out to local residents. By Clair P. Sales at cheakamus Crossing in Whistler resort real estate which is the neighbourhood that will house the Olympic Athletes Village in 2010 have been moving very swiftly as indicated by the President of the Whistler Development 2020 Corporation, also known as WDC. Of the 221 employee restricted pre-construction whistler Cheakamus Crossing condominium units available, 34 were pre-sold by Wednesday, October 22, 2008 and everyone contacted on the Whistler Housing Authority or WHA wait list has made a purchase already. The president expects that the majority of the employee restricted pre-sale Whistler apartment homes, duplexes and Cheakamus Crossing townhomes will be pre-sold before the end of next January. As the sales team goes through the extensive list of potential homebuyers here at Cheakamus Crossing, the process is quite slow as they can only effectively contact a few interested parties every day. The people on the lower part of the waitlist are those that are more likely interested in the larger pre-construction Whistler townhomes at Cheakamus Crossing that includes the largest three and four bedroom townhouses that are between fifteen hundred and two thousand square feet in size, perfect for growing families. The housing mix at the Cheakamus Crossing Whistler affordable housing community consists of 154 employee restricted townhomes for sale and 67 employee restricted condos, as well as 20 market townhomes, 55 rental apartments for WHA and 55 rental units for Hostelling Canada. Six presale townhomes and 18 pre-construction Cheakamus Crossing condos are being set aside for seniors thorugh the Mature Action Committee’s (MAC) wait list as well. Remond, the president of WDC explains that sales of the employee restricted Whistler housing at Cheakamus Crossing master planned Olympic Athlete’s Village which range between $122,000 to $485,000 do not seem to be affected by the current economic times. Located at the south end of Whistler Resort, Cheakamus Crossing construction is on schedule and will have roofs installed by the end of November. The first 60 pre-sale units will be completed by January and another 60 Cheakamus Crossing Whistler apartments will be done by the summer. The cheakamus Crossing suites will be held by VANOC until June 2010 and will be ready for occupancy by Whistler residents between Sept and Dec 2010. A public open house of the Whistler Cheakamus Crossing neighbourhood will be also held this Saturday, October 25th from 11am to 4pm and will include a tour of a townhome display unit off Whitewater Drive. Other employee restricted Whistler homes coming onto the WHA’s wait list real estate market in the near future include those at Rainbow Neighbourhood and Fitzsimmons Walk.

River Bend Whistler
Take ownership of a new beginning here at Whistler River Bend Cheakamus Crossing that offers the utmost in quality combined with the ultimate Whistler lifestyle. Only 20 unrestricted market townhomes at River Bend Cheakamus Crossing are available. To be a part of Whistler’s latest up and coming neighbourhood, call 604.938.9222 or email info@cheakamuscrossing.ca for more details. Display suite for Whistler River Bend opens spring of 2009. www.riverbendhomes.ca. River Bend at Cheakamus Crossing Whistler is part of a unique and exceptional neighbourhood that has been specifically designed with both the needs of the Whistler real estate community and the environment in mind. One of Whistler’s most talked about Olympic legacies, the neighbourhood of River Bend Cheakamus Crossing is being developed prior to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games to house visiting athletes, and will be converted post – Games into a vibrant, local community with a diverse housing mix, front door access to countless recreational opportunities and neighbourhood conveniences. The pre-construction Whistler River Bend townhomes at Cheakamus Crossing and building lots will be part of a very special piece of Whistler’s Olympic Legacy. Only 20 River Bend Whistler townhomes and 9 Cheakamus Crossing building lots are being made available for unrestricted sale starting in the spring of 2009. Be part of the legacy, register today for more information online.

July 2009 Update – Checking in on Cheakamus Crossing Whistler Real Estate Development – New Project Goes the Extra “Green” Mile!
While the progress of the Cheakamus Crossing Whistler real estate development is as clear as the buildings on the skyline, the unique environmental features that have been incorporated into Whistler’s newest community are not as easy to spot, says the newest advertorial from the Pique Magazine. Still, some homebuyers are starting to take notice – Cheakamus Crossing Whistler real estate offering has been award the 2009 FCM-CH2M Hill Sustainable Communities Award at the recent Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference. There are several reasons why the Whistler Cheakamus Crossing property development has won this award according the the VP of the Whistler 2020 Development Corporation. The entire neighbourhood at the Whistler Cheakamus Crossing development is serviced by the innovative district energy system that provides more than 90% of the communities’ energy for heating and domestic hot water. Capturing waste heat from the newly upgraded waste water treatment facility, the systemw ill pump temperate water thorugh insulated underground pipes to each new whistler home at Cheakamus Crossing community. Individual heat pumps will then supply the Cheakamus Crossing Whistler homes with hot water for radiant heating and domestic hot water. The green building initiatives don’t stop there too. Storm water management has been carefully considered in the planning and construction of this master-planned Whistler real estate development. All run off water from the roads at Cheakamus Crossing is directed to bio filtration swales, rain gardens and detention ponds before flowing intot eh natural water courses. These carefully engineered features ensure the storm water is clean and contribute ot the natural feeling of the pre-construction Whistler Cheakamus Crossing homes with their landscaped look. Together with ecologically sound landscape design including drought resistant plants, the Cheakamus Crossing Whistler home community aims to reflect the principles of ‘Whistler Green.’ From Energy Star appliances to plumbing fixtures that are low flow and from low off gassing construction materials to CSA rating lumber, the project here at the Whistler Cheakamus Crossing homes for sale will demonstrate environmental leadership by adopting forward thinking practises like the district energy system and the site wide, integrated approach to storm water management, while balancing affordability and livability with advanced green building practises. The support for the green focussed housing development has been tremendous up to date. There are only a few Employee Restricted homes that remain unsold here at Cheakamus Crossing Whistler real estate community but there are also a nine single family properties and twenty townhomes for sale with no restrictions at the moment. These Whistler real estate market properties are available to anyone who wants to purchase a new Whistler home. In an environmentally conscious community such as Whistler, it’s a safe bet that these homes at Cheakamus Crossing will find a buyer very soon. Contact Greg at 604.938.9222 or Pat at 604.932.5538 today for more information.