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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Avoiding an Emotional Hangover in Multiple Offer Scenarios

Posted on Jun 20, 2017



This week I will be answering a few questions from our followers.

 In a high demand, low inventory market, how do you approach the search for a new home and not be frustrated and disappointed when losing in a multiple offers scenario?

This is really a two-part question. The first part of the question: How do you approach the search for a new home? Th...

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