North Shore Market Intel
Data-driven reads on North and West Vancouver real estate — pick a topic below, or scroll through every report.
The Lonsdale 3-Bedroom Supply Gap: Why Family-Sized Condos Are Rare
Finding a three-bedroom condo in Lower or Central Lonsdale feels nearly impossible. Here is the data-driven breakdown of why this inventory shortage exists and how to navigate it.
Leasehold vs. Freehold on the North Shore: What the Difference Actually Costs You
Most North Shore homes are freehold, but leasehold properties exist too. Here's what the difference actually costs you in price, financing, and resale value.
Bare Land Strata on the North Shore: What You're Actually Buying
Bare land strata properties split ownership and responsibility differently than a typical condo strata. Here's what that means for your fees, insurance, and maintenance on the North Shore.
North Vancouver Strata Documents: A Risk Management Guide for Condo Buyers
Missing red flags in strata financials can lead to sudden, five-figure special levies. Here is your data-driven guide to reviewing documents and protecting your condo equity.
Building or Renovating on a North Shore Hillside? Here's When You'll Need a Geotechnical Report
North Vancouver and West Vancouver both require slope stability reports for most hillside building projects, but the exact threshold varies by property. Here's what to confirm before you buy or build.
How Does a REALTOR Actually Get Paid, and Who Pays It?
Real estate commission is one of the biggest costs in a home sale and one of the least understood. Here's exactly how it works in BC, and where the real negotiation room is.
The Ultimate North Shore School Catchment Guide
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.
What's the Difference Between a Home Inspection and a Strata Document Review?
A home inspection tells you what you're buying. A strata document review tells you what you're buying into. Here's why North Shore condo buyers need both conditions, not just one.
Completion, Adjustment, and Possession Dates: Why the Difference Matters When You Sell
Completion, adjustment, and possession are three distinct dates in a BC sale. Here's what each one actually controls, and why it matters most when you're timing a move.
Undivided Interest and Co-op Ownership on the North Shore: A Cheaper Way In, With Real Trade-offs
Undivided interest properties and housing co-ops can be a genuinely more affordable way onto the North Shore, but neither works like a typical strata purchase. Here's what each one actually means, the risks specific to each, and why the trade-off is usually slower or capped appreciation.