Upper Lonsdale and North Van Real Estate News

The Executor’s Guide to Probate in British Columbia

Posted on Feb 12, 2025

📘 The Executor’s Guide to Probate in British Columbia

A Step-by-Step Handbook for Families and Executors

Table of Contents

📌 Understanding Probate
📌 Step 1 – Locate the Will and Secure the Estate
📌 Step 2 – Apply for Probate
📌 Step 3 – The Court Issues the Grant of Probate
📌 Step 4 – Notify Creditors and Settle Debts and Taxes
📌 Step 5 – Value the Estate a...

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Affordability Comparison For BCs Largest Cities

Posted on Feb 10, 2025


Cost of Living Comparison: Vancouver, North Shore, Surrey and Langley, the Tri-Cities, Fraser Valley, Nanaimo, and Victoria

British Columbia is one of Canada’s most desirable places to live, offering a mix of vibrant urban centers, scenic coastal communities, and growing suburban hubs. However, the cost of living varies widely between cities. In thi...

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Recent Upper Lonsdale Sales: Three Home Sold Between $3.4M and $4.4M 

Posted on Feb 05, 2025


While the majority of homes are taking some time to sell in Upper Lonsdale right now, we are seeing a few fast sales and some BIG prices for homes in the arear.  It's been a little while since we have seen homes selling in the three to four million dollar range.

If you are curious about the market, have questions about any sales or listings or want t...

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Fun Quiz For Home Owners 

Posted on Feb 01, 2025


1. What is the best time of year to plant most trees and shrubs?
a) Spring
b) Summer
c) Fall
d) Winter

2. How often should you clean your gutters?
a) Once a year
b) Every two years
c) Twice a year
d) Every month

3. Which of these is a common indicator that your home’s foundation may have a problem?
a) A small crack in the paint
b) Sloping floors and cracks in...

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See What People Are Saying About The NEW Capilano Mall Proposal; 3100 Homes

Posted on Jan 25, 2025 in Real Estate


A comprehensive redevelopment is set to transform the North Shore as Capilano Mall undergoes a significant reimagining. The proposal, spearheaded by QuadReal Property Group, outlines the creation of over 3,000 residential units spread across eleven towers ranging from 12 to 40 storeys. The 16.5-acre site will also feature a 1.5-acre public park and...

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