May 19th, 2023
Eastwoods is a collection of 39 townhomes and ground-level suites neighboring Anthem’s Maplewood Place community to its east and Seymour River Heritage Park to its west. Maplewood West is nestled by the North Shore mountains and steps away from the bustling Maplewood Village Centre. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Buy with Chris, New Homes, North Vancouver Presales
September 2nd, 2020
Just sold! Congratulations to my clients on the sale of this gorgeous 2 bedroom condo in Lower Lonsdale in the West Third new home community. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Just Sold, New Construction, New Homes, Sell with Chris
February 25th, 2020
Founders Block North is a boutique collection of family-focused 2 bedroom condominiums and 3 & 4 bedroom townhomes, some including live-work or legal suites that are perfect as a mortgage helper or home business in North Vancouver's Moodyville neighborhood. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Blog Post, New Homes, New Listing, North Vancouver Real Estate
February 18th, 2020
A brand new 2 Bed, 2 Bath home is the latest unit SOLD at West Third in Lolo! West Third, by Anthem, is a luxurious concrete building offering 57 move-in ready residences ranging from 2 bedroom to 3 bedroom+den located in the coveted neighborhood of Lower Lonsdale in North Vancouver. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Blog Post, Just Sold, New Homes, Sell with Chris
January 11th, 2018
A collection of 4 heritage-inspired city homes by JC Tycon Developments. Featuring sophisticated modern interiors in a trendy Kitsilano, Vancouver. This ground floor 1 bedroom home offers a contemporary flair and its open concept plan with high ceilings, Carrera Marble fireplace, wide plank wood floors and a spa-like marble tiled master ensuite. A chef's kitchen boasts custom cabinetry with quartz counter tops and Thermador appliances. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Advice for Buyers, Happy Buyer, Just Sold, New Homes
July 10th, 2017
Despite clear factual evidence that the supply of new homes has failed to keep pace with high demand in recent years, causing steady upward pressure on prices, myths about the market abound. I would like to apply Urban Analytics’ primary researched data to correct some of those myths. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In New Homes
June 8th, 2017
Interested in purchasing a pre sale home in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Vancouver or Squamish? The following pre sale developments are worth a look. Contact Chris for more info. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Advice for Buyers, New Homes
June 6th, 2017
Seven Peaks is a collection West Coast-style townhomes in beautiful Squamish. Built for family life and making the most of the great outdoors of Squamish, these three and four bedroom homes are spaciously laid out and focus on creating a sense of community. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Advice for Buyers, Development, Just Sold, New Homes
June 5th, 2017
The B.C. Newly Built Home Exemption reduces or eliminates the amount of property transfer tax you pay when you purchase a newly built home. A newly built home includes a house constructed and affixed on a parcel of vacant land, a new apartment in a newly built condominium building or a manufactured home that is placed and affixed on a parcel of vacant land. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Advice for Buyers, New Homes
July 9th, 2016
When you’re purchasing a brand new condo, it’s important to know that there are additional costs to consider in addition to the price of the home. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Advice for Buyers, New Homes, Pre Sale Homes
December 7th, 2015
A study released this month to the Urban Development Institute, Pacific Region, showed that 87 per cent of the 21,600 new condominiums being marketed for delivery in Metro Vancouver by 2018 have already been sold. The key reason: buyers understand that today’s prices could look like a bargain three years from now, largely because of the accelerating value of Metro Vancouver land. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Advice for Buyers, Development, New Homes
October 26th, 2015
Anthem Properties is proud to announce the start of sales for Maplewood Place, a collection of 61 townhomes in the Maplewood / Dollarton area of North Vancouver. Designed for growing families, these roomy family townhomes have large outdoor spaces and are at the heart of a neighbourhood that’s within a walk or bike ride of everything you love to do. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Advice for Buyers, New Homes, North Vancouver Presales
October 26th, 2015
Aquilini Developments & Construction in partnership with Takaya Developments are proud to announce the launch of Seymour Village, a presale townhome community in the Ravenwoods area of North Vancouver. With only a small collection of 49 townhomes available for sale starting this October 2015, this unique offering of townhomes is positioned to sell quickly. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Advice for Buyers, New Homes, North Vancouver Presales
October 26th, 2015
After years of will they or won't they intrigue, council unanimously moved to redevelop Lynn Valley mall Tuesday. Council's decision to approve the 377 condominium units and 22 townhouses that comprise Bosa's project was met with a round of applause. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Neighbourhood Stories, New Homes, North Vancouver Presales
April 15th, 2015
You’ve cut back on lattes, taken a soul-crushing job on Burrard Street or 2nd Street SW, and borrowed from mom and dad. Congrats! You’re ready to put down a chunk of cash to cover the 20% downpayment on a property. But don’t make newbie mistakes, like trusting your bank to look after you. “The reality is that best rates are not always offered up front,” says mortgage broker Atrina Kouroshnia, 29, of Lavarates.ca in an email. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In First Time Buyer, Getting into the market, New Homes
January 8th, 2015
Most builders do their homework before embarking on any development; however, the team behind the Wallace & McDowell project in North Vancouver’s Lower Lonsdale took market research to a new level. And in doing so, they guaranteed its success. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In City of North Vancouver, New Homes, Pre Sale
December 15th, 2014
For Ken and Shirley McKeen, who have lived in the same three-bedroom home in North Vancouver for 46 years, downsizing to a Mill House condominium offered the best of all … [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Advice for Buyers, Downsizing, New Homes, Pre Sale
November 23rd, 2014
The one-person household is the fastest-growing category in Canada’s housing market as the population ages and more people opt to live alone. One-person “households are expected to show the fastest pace of growth to 2036, making it the single biggest type of household by the 2020s,” according to Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. statistics for 2013. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Advice for Buyers, First Time Buyer, New Homes, Real Estate News
November 10th, 2014
Towers are going up in Lower Capilano.
In their last action before standing for reelection, District of North Vancouver council voted 5-2 to bring Larco's 451-unit development to the former CapWest Athletic Club site, located west of Capilano Road between Fullerton Avenue and Curling Road. [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In New Homes, North vancouver, North Vancouver DEvelopment, Real Estate News
September 30th, 2014
Marcon Homes, one of British Columbia’s most reputable home builders is proud to introduce to Lynn Valley, Mill House, a collection of 75 alpine inspired homes. Mill House at a … [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In New Homes, Pre Sale
September 30th, 2014
As Metro Vancouver enters a new wave of growth in residential real estate, a more innovative and socially-conscious community of developers is coming up with new ideas about philanthropy. Increasingly, … [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Development, New Homes
September 13th, 2014
Tucked into the North Shore mountains, Lynn Valley is quickly evolving into the Lower Mainland’s next great place to live. It’s got miles of hiking and biking trails through lush … [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Neighbourhood Stories, New Homes
August 19th, 2014
Thinking of buying a pre-sale condo? You might be tempted by the tantalizing array of pre-sale development units available in the Lower Mainland, some with attractive incentives. Here’s how it … [read more]
Written by Chris Brown
In Advice for Buyers, New Homes, Pre Sale
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