Warning! Mortgage Renewals Are a Huge Potential Issue This Year
Posted on Aug 29, 2025
The 2025 Mortgage Renewal Crunch: Will Homeowners Sink or Swim?
2025 is shaping up to be a make-or-break year for hundreds of thousands of Canadian homeowners. Why? Because the historically low interest rates that were locked in during the pandemic era are now expiring. And the renewal shock that’s coming? It’s not a maybe—it’s a math problem. This...
Staging vs Pricing: What's Most Important When Selling Your Home?
Posted on Aug 29, 2025
Staging vs. Pricing: What Sells Homes Faster in Today’s Market?
We’ve all heard the phrase: “Price it right, and it’ll sell.” But in a world of HGTV, Instagram, and ultra-savvy buyers, is pricing enough? Or does home staging still deliver the magic that moves properties faster—and for more? Let’s dive into what actually works in today’s fall market...
Reminder:Zoning Is Now Coming Into Effect and Under Implementation
Posted on Aug 29, 2025
BC’s New Zoning Rules: What They Mean for Your Lot, Investment, or Home
In one of the boldest moves to address the housing crisis, the Province of British Columbia has enacted sweeping zoning reforms—mandating that cities across BC allow 3–6 housing units on single-family lots. It’s a shift designed to unlock land, reduce red tape, and enable more g...
Now You Know What "Months of Inventory" Actually Means
Posted on Aug 04, 2025
What Does "Months of Inventory" Actually Mean?
IntroductionIf you've ever heard your realtor say, "We’re in a balanced market with 4.5 months of inventory," and nodded without fully understanding—this post is for you.What is Months of Inventory?
MOI measures the number of months it would take to sell all current listings if no new homes were added. I...
North Vancouver and Vancouver List of Events August 9-11
Posted on Aug 04, 2025
🎭 LOCAL EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT – August 9–11, 2025
NORTH VANCOUVER 🌲
🎶 Shipyards Live – Friday Night Market & Concert (Aug 9, 5PM–10PM)Food trucks, artisan vendors, cold drinks, and a free outdoor concert. Ocean breeze, great vibes—right at the waterfront.
📍 Shipbuilders' Square, Lower Lonsdale🌄 Sunset Hike + Yoga at Grouse Mountain (Aug 10, 6PM)
Hike...
Strata Fees Is a Hot Topic For CONDO Buyers (Especially As They Increase)
Posted on Aug 04, 2025
Why Strata Fees Are Skyrocketing—And What You Can Do About It
IntroductionThinking of buying a condo or townhome? Don’t just look at the price tag—those monthly strata fees are eating into affordability, and they’re rising fast. Let’s explore why, and what you can do about it.What Do Strata Fees Cover?
- Building insurance
- Repairs & maintenance (roof, e...