The $50,000 GST Rebate for First-Time Buyers: Why the Fine Print Matters on North Shore Presales
The federal first-time home buyers' GST rebate can hand back up to $50,000 on a newly built home, and plenty of North Shore presale condos sit under the $1 million full-rebate line. But the contract date and a four-year ownership look-back decide whether you see any of it.
District of North Vancouver's New Zoning Bylaw: What Changed in July 2026
In July 2026, the District of North Vancouver replaced 19 single-family zones with two, changed how basements count toward home size, and raised height limits. Here's what changed.
What Is Cap Rate? A Plain-English Guide for North Shore Property Owners
Cap rate measures a property's income return as a percentage of its value, but it's only part of the story on the North Shore. Here's the formula, a worked example, and where cap rate falls short once financing and appreciation enter the picture.
Just Listed // 324 255 1st Street West
A 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom corner home at West Quay with unobstructed, protected views of the Inner Harbour and Vancouver skyline across Waterfront Park.
Why Homes Under $2.5M Are Suddenly Getting Multiple Offers on the North Shore
North Shore inventory tightened in June 2026 even as sales ticked up. Homes under $2.5M in Lynn Valley and Lower Lonsdale are seeing real competition again. Here's what the data shows, and what it doesn't.
What Is Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing, and Does It Apply to My North Shore Lot?
BC's small-scale multi-unit housing rules let 3 to 6 homes onto lots that used to allow only one. Here's how to check whether your North Shore property qualifies, in about ten minutes.
North Shore Zoning Changes 2026: What CNV, DNV, and West Van's New Rules Mean for Your Property
North Vancouver's two municipalities and West Vancouver are each responding differently to BC's push for more housing density in 2026. Here's what changed, and what it means if you own property in any of the three.
Just Listed // 9 3175 Baird Road, Lynn Valley
A stylish 3-bedroom corner townhome in the heart of Lynn Valley, offering three levels of thoughtful design just steps from the Village Centre.
Poet's Corner: Lynn Valley's Quiet Pocket for Argyle Catchment Families
Poet's Corner is a quiet, tree-lined pocket of Lynn Valley named for its poet-themed streets. Here's the history, what makes it desirable, and the school catchment families should know.
Canada's Foreign Buyer Ban in 2026: What It Actually Means for the North Shore
Canada's foreign buyer ban runs until January 1, 2027. Here's what it actually covers, who's exempt, and what it's really done to North Shore real estate prices.