North Shore Market Intel
Data-driven reads on North and West Vancouver real estate — pick a topic below, or scroll through every report.
The RRSP Home Buyers' Plan in 2026: How Much You Can Withdraw and What It Costs Later
The Home Buyers' Plan lets you pull up to $60,000 from your RRSP tax-free toward a down payment. Here's how it works, and what's changing for 2026 withdrawals.
How Much Deposit Do You Need to Buy a Home in North Vancouver?
A deposit isn't the same as your down payment, and the timing catches a lot of first-time buyers off guard. Here's how much to expect and when it's due.
How Long Does It Take to Close on a Home in North Vancouver?
From an accepted offer to keys in hand, here's the realistic timeline for buying on the North Shore, and the handful of dates that actually matter along the way.
Just Listed // Legacy Waterfront Estate In Woodlands
A rare 19,000 sq. ft. waterfront legacy estate in Woodlands-Sunshine-Cascade. Offered for the first time in 28 years, this is the ultimate North Shore retreat.
The Ambleside Stalemate Ends: Analyzing the Financial Impact of Forced Density
The B.C. government has overridden local council to approve the Ambleside Centre Local Area Plan. Here is what this forced density means for West Vancouver property values and future inventory.
Title Insurance in BC: Do You Actually Need It for a North Shore Purchase?
Title insurance covers fraud, undisclosed liens, and survey errors that a standard title search can miss. Here's why it's become close to standard on a BC purchase.
A Guide to Buying a Float Home at Mosquito Creek Marina
Float homes at Mosquito Creek Marina come with their own rulebook: a Bill of Sale instead of a land title, a Moorage Agreement instead of PTT, and a Float Survey alongside your home inspection. Here's what to know before you buy.
Strata Council vs. Strata Property Manager: Who Actually Runs the Building?
A strata property manager handles daily operations, but the elected council makes the real decisions. Here's who's actually in charge, and who to contact for what.
Strata Bylaw vs. Strata Rule: Why the Difference Actually Matters
Strata bylaws require an owner vote and govern your unit; rules only govern common property and can be set by council alone. Here's how to tell which applies to you.
Can a Strata Stop You From Having a Pet in Your North Shore Condo?
Pet bylaws vary building to building on the North Shore. Here's what stratas can restrict, what's always protected, and how grandfathering works for existing pets.