Upper Lonsdale and North Van Real Estate News

5 Reasons To Buy New Construction

Posted on Jul 26, 2022



5 Reasons to Buy A New Construction Home


Buying a brand new house has got to be more expensive than buying a pre-owned home right? Not so fast. Here are my top 5 reasons why you should consider new construction… 

#1 - Custom Design

As a Realtor, I show a lot of homes to potential buyers. Even when the buyer absolutely loves the home, there’s always som...

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More Sales Collapse; Bank Uses Appraisals To Mitigate Risk

Posted on Jul 19, 2022



Hot topic of the day is how banks are currently rejecting a huge volume of deals.  I've come across at least five buyers (not mine thankfully) that have had their financing rejected.

One of the key reasons comes down the banks mitigating their risk which brings me to appraisals.
There’s a lot of confusion about the difference between the role of an in...

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Is Your Home Worth More or Less Than Your Zestimate or Gov. Tax Estimates?

Posted on Jun 22, 2022



Your Home's Real Value

There are so many sites that promise accurate home value estimates automatically. But are they actually correct? And can you trust them?The truth is that many of these websites have been known to be way off - sometimes as much as $100,000 or more. Here’s why automatic estimates can fail:
  • They use your whole city’s data (and som...

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Circus, Greek Festival and The Dragon Boat Festival

Posted on Jun 22, 2022



The Circus is Coming to Vancouver!

The Royal Canadian International Circus is a wonderful family-oriented spectacle!  

A few years ago the circus visited Abbotsford, Surrey and Richmond. It showcased equestrian acrobatics (as featured in the movie the Greatest Showman), the Guerrero High Wire Act (from Americas Got Talent) and so much more! Another yea...

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Weekend Events List You Can't Miss For June 17th - 19th

Posted on Jun 17, 2022



BEER BY THE PIER PRESENTED BY DARWIN PROPERTIES LTD. IS BACK ON JUNE 18, 2022

Family Services of the North Shore is thrilled to welcome back Beer by the Pier!

After being away for two years, Beer by the Pier is back with a splash on 

Saturday, June 18 

at the Pipe Shop Venue at the Shipyards. We are excited to reconnect with you, our friends and neighbo...

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When Is The Best Time To Buy or Sell Real Estate

Posted on Jun 15, 2022



People often ask me 'when' is the best time to buy or sell in real estate and my answer is usually the same; "it depends".

Everyone has different motivations and reasons for wanting to move which is why I also say there is never really a good or bad time to buy or sell. 

For instance. Let's say the market has risen by 28% over the past two years and...

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