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My house is appreciating by $80,000 per month

Posted on Feb 05, 2019


It’s no secret that property values have decreased across the North Shore recently. Inventories are up and sales volumes are down. It may take several months and multiple price reductions to sell. Very different from the days of selling immediately with multiple offers in hand. There are several reasons for the price drop and reduced activity but i...

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Is My House a Teardown?

Posted on Sep 11, 2018


This is a commonly asked question from Sellers of North Shore properties. If you suspect it is – the answer is probably “yes”. Today it seems, most houses that require significant renovations are sold at “lot value” meaning they are sold for the value of the land and will be demolished for new construction. Renovations are expensive, they can cost...

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Things to Consider Before Buying a North Shore Condominium

Posted on Feb 08, 2018


The condominium market in both North and West Vancouver has been robust for several years. As many of my clients are selling detached homes and moving into condos, I thought it might be prudent to highlight a few items to consider prior to making a purchase.

Depreciation Report
Under the B.C Strata Property Act, strata corporations with 5 or more lot...

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