North Shore Market Intel
Data-driven reads on North and West Vancouver real estate — pick a topic below, or scroll through every report.
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.
What Happens If Your North Shore Presale Is Delayed, Stalled, or Cancelled
Presale delays and cancellations have hit close to home this year, from a West Vancouver project in receivership to another cancelled outright. Here's what BC law actually protects if your presale timeline slips.
BC's Additional School Tax Is Going Up in 2027: What It Means If Your North Shore Home Is Worth Over $3 Million
BC is raising its additional school tax on homes assessed above $3 million starting in 2027, a change that lands squarely on a meaningful share of North Shore property owners. Here's what's actually changing and what it means for your carrying costs.
Deep Cove & Dollarton: What Living at the End of the Road Actually Costs
Deep Cove trades at a real premium over the rest of North Vancouver, and Dollarton next door is a different flavour, not a cheaper one, with room for larger lots and waterfront views of its own. Here's the honest breakdown of pricing, schools, amenities, and the commute trade-off before you fall for the waterfront views.
New Listing | 704 Maurelle Court, Canyon Heights
A rare Crest-built home in Canyon Heights is available for only the third time, set on a 15,728 sq ft lot backing onto greenbelt.
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.
The $50,000 GST Rebate for First-Time Buyers: Why the Fine Print Matters on North Shore Presales
The federal first-time home buyers' GST rebate can hand back up to $50,000 on a newly built home, and plenty of North Shore presale condos sit under the $1 million full-rebate line. But the contract date and a four-year ownership look-back decide whether you see any of it.