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Why Now Is a Smart Time to Buy Real Estate in North Vancouver (Even If the Market Feels Slow)

Posted on Oct 21, 2025

If you’ve been thinking about buying real estate in North Vancouver—whether you're relocating, upsizing, downsizing, or investing—you might be wondering: Is now really a good time to buy?

The answer: Yes. And here’s why.

While market headlines may focus on interest rates or slower activity, savvy buyers know that this type of market brings opportunit...

WONDERING ABOUT THE ACCURACY OF YOUR BC ASSESSMENT?

Posted on Jan 11, 2024

The assessed value of your property in British Columbia, as determined by BC Assessment, is an estimate of its market value as of July 1 of the previous year.

BC Assessment uses a mass appraisal system, considering factors such as property size, age, location, and recent sales of comparable properties. However, it's important to note that the assess...

Market Update October 2023

Posted on Nov 02, 2023

Metro Vancouver housing market holds steady in October VANCOUVER, BC – November 2, 2023 – An increase in newly listed properties is providing more choice to home buyers across Metro Vancouver , but sales remain below long-term averages.

The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV) reports that residential sales in the region totalled 1,996 in...

Market Update September 2023

Posted on Oct 04, 2023

A key dynamic that we’ve been watching this year has been the reluctance of some homeowners to list their homes given that mortgage rates are the highest they’ve been in over ten years,” Andrew Lis, REBGV’s director of economics and data analytics said. “With fewer listings coming to the market earlier this year than usual, inventory levels remaine...

MARKET UPDATE APRIL 2023

Posted on May 03, 2023

Prices continue rising across Metro Vancouver as home buyer confidence returns.

Listing activity remaining below historical norms, home sales in Metro Vancouver have mounted a surprising comeback, rising near levels seen last spring. This was before eight consecutive interest rate hikes eroded borrowing power and brought home sales activity down alo...

March Market Update

Posted on Apr 21, 2023

Spring brings renewed price growth across Metro Vancouver’s housing market while new listings remain dormant

Home prices across Metro Vancouver’s housing market showed modest increases in March, while new listings remained below long-term historical averages.

March data also indicates home sales are making a stronger than expected spring showing so...