Winter is (almost) here
Posted on Nov 10, 2017
According to the U. S. National Weather Service’s climate prediction centre says there is a 65-75% chance that conditions will lead to another snowy winter in the west coast of North America. Last week we got a little taste of what is coming. The weather is not perfect right now, but there is still time to prepare for what may be in the cards for t...
Blanket Drive 2017
Posted on Nov 03, 2017
Winter is here, just look at the mountains. Today is the first cold day of the season; you are probably dressed warmer than last week and have started the heater at home. Now please take a second and imagine being outdoors for endless hours a day without proper gear. Take it one step further and imagine being homeless during this winter. The need h...
New Mortgage Regulations might shift the Real Estate Market
Posted on Oct 23, 2017
Last week, Canada’s banking regulator presented the new mortgage regulations, which will come into effect on January 1, 2018. The biggest change of all is the establishment of a new minimum qualifying rate (or financial stress test) for borrowers making a down payment of 20% or more of the home’s value. Previously, the stress test was only required...
The Interest Rate Hikes and the Real Estate Market
Posted on Sep 29, 2017
It has been a few weeks since the Bank of Canada raised interest rates to 1 per cent. This increase comes after recent economic data have been stronger than expected, allowing Canada to return borrowing costs to more normal levels after they were slashed due to the 2007-2009 financial crisis. For people that are on a fixed rate mortgage, this chang...
Lower Lonsdale: Urban Jewel of the North Shore
Posted on Aug 12, 2017
A few years ago, one of my clients compared Lower Lonsdale to Yaletown and Coal Harbour before they transformed into the vibrant neighbourhoods they are today. She could see what a real gem it is going to be when it fully takes shape. We are getting closer to that vision with the construction of the Museum of North Vancouver and the Polygon Gallery...
What to keep in mind when buying a Presale Condo
Posted on Jun 28, 2017
There are many developments being constructed right now in the North Shore. Do you have any tips for buying a presale condo?
When buying a presale condo enlist the expertise of a REALTOR®. Buyers don't pay for their agents commissions (the developer does) yet benefit from their insights into the process and substance of the contracts which are typic...
