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.
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.
BC's Mortgage Stress Test in 2026: How It Works and What It Costs You
The mortgage stress test doesn't change your rate, it changes the rate you have to qualify at. Here's how that gap affects what you can actually borrow.
The Ultimate North Shore School Catchment Guide: Protecting Your Child’s Education & Your Home's Value
Navigating schools in North and West Vancouver? Discover how school catchments work, how registration priorities impact your family, and how to protect your home's long-term equity.
Buying a Westlynn Mid-Century Modern Home
Westlynn’s iconic post-and-beam homes are architectural masterpieces that celebrate the North Shore landscape. Here is how to find and protect your own mid-century design icon.
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.