NORTH SHORE REAL ESTATE & COMMUNITY NEWS

Just Listed // 1491 Dempsey Road
Oct 8, 2025
Our Listings

We've just listed another Lynn Valley home for sale.

Help Firefighters Respond Faster — Register with Community Connect
Oct 7, 2025
News, Policies, & Regulations

Discover how sharing key property details through Community Connect can help local firefighters protect lives and homes more effectively.

Speculation and Vacancy Tax: Frequently Asked Questions
Oct 3, 2025
FAQS

BC’s speculation and vacancy tax applies to empty and underused homes — here’s what the rates are, who pays them, and how exemptions work.

Just Listed // 406 3606 Aldercrest Drive
Oct 3, 2025
Our Listings

We've just listed another Roche Point home for sale!

Just Listed // 211 155 East 5th Street
Oct 3, 2025
Our Listings

We just listed another Lower Lonsdale home for sale!

What Can a Strata Use the Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF) For?
Oct 1, 2025
FAQS

From roof replacements to EV charging upgrades, the contingency reserve fund (CRF) is the strata’s rainy day account — but not every expense qualifies.

Call for a Permanent BC Housing Policy Roundtable Gains Momentum
Sep 29, 2025
News, Policies, & Regulations

A new resolution from the Union of BC Municipalities is calling for a permanent housing policy roundtable in BC — with backing from the BC Real Estate Association and other housing groups. Here’s what you need to know.

Just Listed // 341 W 22nd Street
Sep 25, 2025
Our Listings

We've just listed a terrific Central Lonsdale heritage home!

How Much Should a Strata Contribute to the Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF)?
Sep 25, 2025
FAQS

In BC, stratas must contribute at least 10% of their annual budget to the contingency reserve fund — but is that really enough to avoid special levies?

Just Listed // 1 995 Lynn Valley Road
Sep 25, 2025
Our Listings

We've just listed a fantastic garden level townhome in Lynn Valley!

Just Listed // 19 1960 Glenaire Drive
Sep 24, 2025
Our Listings

We've just listed another modern townhome in Lions Gate Village!

A Guide to North Vancouver’s Heritage Homes: History, Styles & Listings
Sep 24, 2025
Heritage+Character

Explore North Vancouver’s heritage homes in depth—learn their history, discover iconic architectural styles, and see where you can find character-filled listings today.

Selling an Owner-Built Home in BC
Sep 22, 2025
FAQS

Selling an owner-built home in BC? Here’s what you need to know about the one-year rule, disclosure requirements, 10-year liability — and the question you’ll have to answer on the Property Disclosure Statement.

Shipyards Festival 2025
Sep 19, 2025
See+Do

The Shipyards Festival is this weekend! Here’s your complete guide to what’s happening, where to go, and how to make the most of it.

Just Listed // 303 131 West 20th Street
Sep 18, 2025
Our Listings

We've just listed a fantastic loft apartment in Central Lonsdale!

What is a Contingency Reserve Fund (CRF) in a Strata?
Sep 18, 2025
FAQS

Strata repairs aren’t always predictable — in North Vancouver and West Vancouver, the contingency reserve fund (CRF) is a safeguard for owners when big expenses are planned or unexpectedly arise

Just Listed // 4379 Capilano Road
Sep 18, 2025
Our Listings

We've just listed another Canyon Heights home for sale!

Bank of Canada cuts policy rate to 2.50%
Sep 17, 2025
Market Update

Learn more here.

Guide to Strata Wind-Ups: What You Need to Know
Sep 17, 2025
FAQS

Selling your strata to a developer isn’t as simple as a regular home sale — in North Vancouver and West Vancouver, the process is called a wind-up, and it comes with strict rules.

What Is a Decorating Allowance in a Presale Purchase?
Sep 16, 2025
FAQS

Interested in a presale home in North or West Vancouver? Learn how incentives like a “decorating allowance” work — and why it’s really a behind-the-scenes price reduction developers don’t advertise.

Guide to Metro Vancouver’s 2025 Wood-Burning Fireplace Ban
Sep 15, 2025
News, Policies, & Regulations

Metro Vancouver’s wood-burning fireplace ban officially takes effect today—here’s what homeowners in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and beyond need to know about the ban.

Just Listed // 534 East 9th Street
Sep 15, 2025
Our Listings

We've just listed another Boulevard home for sale!

What Is REDMA? A Buyer’s Guide to the Real Estate Development Marketing Act in BC
Sep 12, 2025
FAQS

Thinking about a presale condo or townhome in North or West Vancouver? Here’s what every buyer needs to know about REDMA — and how it protects you.

Just Listed // 415 West 26th Street
Sep 12, 2025
Our Listings

We just listed another Upper Lonsdale home for sale!

Do You Need a Permit to Build a Fence in the District of North Vancouver?
Sep 11, 2025
FAQS

Thinking about building a fence on your property in the District of North Vancouver? Here’s what you need to know about permits, height restrictions, and placement rules before you start.

Just Listed // 5685 Nancy Greene Way
Sep 11, 2025
Our Listings

We just listed another Grouse Woods home for sale!

Just Listed // 407 East 1st Street
Sep 11, 2025
Our Listings

We've just listed another Lower Lonsdale home for sale!

CMHC Fall 2025 Housing Supply Report: Key Takeaways for Greater Vancouver
Sep 10, 2025
News, Policies, & Regulations

Vancouver’s condo market is cooling while rental construction surges — here’s what CMHC’s Fall 2025 Housing Supply Report reveals about the region’s shifting housing landscape.

Just Listed // 2830 Crestlynn Place
Sep 10, 2025
Our Listings

We've just listed another Westlynn home for sale!

Just Listed // 303 3750 Edgemont Boulevard
Sep 10, 2025
Our Listings

We've just listed a rare top floor suite at the Manor at Edgemont!

Just Listed // 239 West 22nd Street
Sep 9, 2025
Our Listings

We've just listed another Central Lonsdale home for sale!

Buyer’s Guide to Owner-Built Homes in BC
Sep 8, 2025
FAQS

Thinking about buying a new home? You might come across an “owner-built” property — rare, but important to understand before making an offer.

PSA: Pay Parking in Central and Lower Lonsdale Begins September 17, 2025
Sep 5, 2025
News, Policies, & Regulations

Pay parking will come into effect in Lower and Central Lonsdale starting September 17, 2025, as part of the City’s Curb Access and Parking Plan. Learn more here.

Does a Successful Airbnb Increase Your Home’s Resale Value?
Sep 5, 2025
FAQS

Thinking about selling a home with a successful Airbnb history on the North Shore? Here’s what you need to know about whether short-term rental income can boost your resale value.

A Guide to Back-Up Offers
Sep 4, 2025
FAQS

Missed out on your dream home in North Vancouver or West Vancouver, or selling and juggling multiple offers? Here’s what you need to know about back-up offers and how they can work in your favour.

Just Listed // 308 West 15th Street
Sep 4, 2025
Our Listings

We've just listed another home in Central Lonsdale!

Zoning Overhaul in the District of North Vancouver
Sep 3, 2025
Matt Council's Market Minute

The DNV is proposing a major update to its single-family zoning regulations for the first time in decades.