North Shore Market Intel
Data-driven reads on North and West Vancouver real estate — pick a topic below, or scroll through every report.
Buying a Presale in North Vancouver: What the Brochure Won't Tell You
Thinking of buying a presale in Lower Lonsdale or Moodyville? A data-driven guide to navigating GST, assignments, and strata health on the North Shore.
Data Over Hype: The 2026 North Vancouver Real Estate Outlook
A data-driven look at the 2026 North Vancouver housing market. Is it time to buy, sell, or hold? Matt Council breaks down the numbers.
How Is My Home's Assessed Value Different From Its Market Value?
Your BC Assessment notice and what your home would actually sell for are answering two different questions. Here's why the gap exists, and which number matters when.
What to Expect When Moving to Westlynn
Relocating to Westlynn means balancing quiet, forested streets and generous lot sizes with the everyday realities of the North Shore bridge commute. Here is the honest breakdown.
The Best Elementary Schools in North Vancouver: A Data-Driven Guide for Families (2026)
A 2026 update to North Vancouver's most-read school guide: a brand-new elementary school, a corrected IB list, and what a shifted catchment boundary means for buyers.
North Shore Real Estate: The "Affordable Housing" Reality Check
Thinking of buying on the North Shore? Learn the truth about affordable housing ads and find real strategies for first-time buyers in North Vancouver.
What's Parking Actually Like in Lower Lonsdale vs. the Rest of the North Shore?
A 2023 provincial law changed the parking math specifically around Lonsdale Quay. Here's what that means for Lower Lonsdale versus the rest of North and West Vancouver.
Is a Court-Ordered Sale Actually a Deal? The Risks & Rewards Explained.
Everyone loves the idea of a "deal," but court-ordered sales are often unpriced risks. I break down the mechanics of foreclosures in BC through a finance lens, so you know exactly what you’re bidding on before you seal the envelope.
The Bill C-3 Bypass: A New Path to BC Property Ownership
Bill C-3 is more than just a policy update - it's a potential residency bypass. Learn how this shift in citizenship law affects the Foreign Buyer Ban for BC real estate.
Purchase Price vs. Strata Fees: The "Real Cost" Assessment
Does a high strata fee hurt your mortgage approval? Learn how strata fees impact your buying power in North Vancouver and West Vancouver.