North Shore Market Intel
Data-driven reads on North and West Vancouver real estate — pick a topic below, or scroll through every report.
Who's Responsible If a Home Is Damaged Before Closing in BC?
A fire or burst pipe between signing and closing is rare, but the rules on who pays are worth knowing. Here's how risk passes from seller to buyer in BC, and the insurance overlap that protects both sides.
Can I Back Out of a Home Purchase After Removing Subjects in BC?
Once you remove subjects on an accepted offer in BC, the deal is legally binding. Here's what backing out afterward actually costs you, and the difference between a genuinely unsatisfied condition and a breach of contract.
Buying a Tenanted North Shore Condo? Here's the Notice You'll Actually Need to Give
BC's landlord's-use notice rules changed in 2025. Here's the real timeline for getting vacant possession when you buy a tenanted North Shore condo.
Land Title Fraud Is Rare in BC, But Here's the One Free Step Every North Shore Homeowner Should Take
Land title fraud is genuinely rare in BC, but a recent LTSA notice about mortgage fraud attempts in Metro Vancouver is a good prompt to take one free, five-minute protective step if you own your North Shore home outright.
Bank of Canada Holds the Rate at 2 1/4%: What It Means for North Shore Homeowners
The Bank of Canada held steady at 2.25% today, but GDP grew 3.3% last quarter and the rate decision only moves variable mortgages directly. Here's what fixed rate holders should watch instead.
Already Have a Buyer? Here's Why I'd Still Bring In Representation for a Private Sale
Finding your own buyer doesn't mean going it alone. Here's why a private sale to a friend, neighbour, or family member is exactly when representation matters most.
Buying a North Shore Home With Friends or Family: What a Co-Ownership Agreement Actually Needs to Cover
BC recognizes two ownership structures for co-buyers, and the default if you don't choose one may not match what anyone intended. Here's what a co-ownership agreement needs to cover before you go to market.
Selling an Inherited Home on the North Shore: A Plain-English Guide for Executors
If you've been named executor of a North Shore estate with a house or condo in it, here's what the probate timeline actually means for listing, selling, and closing, plus the fees and tax basics worth knowing before you start.
Poly-B Plumbing on the North Shore: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
If your North Shore home (or the one you're eyeing) was built between the late 1970s and mid-1990s, it may have Poly-B plumbing. Here's why insurers care, what replacement costs, and what to check before you buy or sell.
The BC Home Flipping Tax: What North Shore Sellers Need to Know Before Listing
BC's home flipping tax can apply to any residential sale, including presales, within 730 days of purchase. Here's the rate, the $20,000 primary residence deduction, and the exemptions that could mean you owe nothing.