I've been living in downtown Fernie for 17 years and selling real estate here for 8. In that time I've watched a lot of buyers fall in love with the idea of downtown before they've actually lived through a summer in it. This one's for them …

Our daughter Milly was selected as Valedictorian for the Fernie Secondary School G12 graduating Class of 2026. It was with great pride that we watched her deliver an incredible speech in front of a large crowd of her peers, their families and community members - she was confident and assured despite …

I've been selling property around Lake Koocanusa for years, and that area never stops surprising people in the best way. The colour of the water on a clear July afternoon is something you don't expect, or the stillness and quiet in the early mornings. But buyers can also …

I hear this fairly often - someone quotes a number they've seen on a listing, or a friend tells them what a place sold for, and they come away with the impression that a million dollars in Fernie doesn't stretch very far. The market has moved, prices are up …

Price-anchored research is one of the most common ways buyers start their Fernie journey. They have a number in mind, they want to know what it buys them, and they want to see real examples before they call anyone. This post is for that buyer.

$700,000 is a meaningful …

Some buyers come to Fernie with an investment thesis already formed. They've looked at the ski town, seen the tourism traffic, and assumed a Short Term Rental (STR) here is a reliable income machine. Some of them are right. Some of them haven't asked the right questions yet …

If you've been researching mountain real estate in western Canada, there's a good chance both Fernie and Canmore have shown up on your radar. They're both legitimate contenders: ski hills, outdoor lifestyle, strong rental demand, and real communities of people who chose the mountains over the city …

The number one question I hear from buyers considering Fernie is some version of: 'Is it affordable for us?' It's a fair question. Fernie is a ski destination, and resort towns carry a premium. But the full picture is more nuanced than the headline numbers suggest.

Prices have climbed …

I’ve had more conversations with American buyers in the last 18 months than at any other point in my career. Some found Fernie through ski trips. Some came through friends who had already made the move. A few simply typed “mountain town real estate Canada” into Google one evening and …

Most people find Fernie with a trip to our incredible ski hill. That’s not a bad way to find a place, but it means the version of town they fall in love with is a peak ski season version, full of powder days, packed restaurants, and parking lots full of …