Real Estate News

LVL Network members get first peek and VIP pricing at Seylynn Village

April 30, 2013
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

We like to offer special treats to our LynnValleyLife Network members whenever we can. So we’re delighted to announce a special, LynnValleyLife-only reception at which our members will be amongst the very first to experience a brand-new neighbourhood just down…

Seylynn Village investment has potential for great return

From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

This perspective on real estate investment is provided to readers by Mortgage Dave, a longtime Lynn Valley mortgage expert. Given the North Shore’s high prices, current investors sometimes wonder if buying in North or West Vancouver can possibly provide a…

Fixed vs. variable rates: how to choose

April 28, 2013
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

This advice is provided to LynnValleyLife readers courtesy of Mortgage Dave, a local mortgage expert and busy volunteer in our community. One of the most important decisions when choosing a mortgage is whether to lock in a fixed interest rate…

Mark Sager given mandate to gather public planning views

April 26, 2013
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

Last fall, Canada Safeway and Bosa Development sent North Vancouver District some preliminary applications for a newly imagined Lynn Valley Mall area. Their plans called for high-rise towers that got the ‘thumbs-up’ from some residents, but also resulted in an…

Hoskins home construction well under way

November 6, 2012
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

The two new homes being built from the ground up at Hoskins and Dempsey have been the focus of much interest, and one has even been sold already! Whether or not you are currently in the market, it’s always interesting…

Lynn Valley town centre plans taking shape

October 8, 2012
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

For more than five years, North Vancouver District planners have been trying to get into the heads of Lynn Valley residents. They’ve asked for our views, they’ve brought in speakers, they’ve created opportunities for online education and feedback, they’ve set…

Two bedrooms for the price of one – Suite for rent!

September 30, 2012
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

After six great years “Mr. Dave” is leaving us and heading to Vancouver Island. This leaves us with a newer, spacious & bright centrally located Lynn Valley TWO-BEDROOM suite to rent. We are hoping to find another single, low maintenance,…

Lynn Valley homes on view this weekend!

September 28, 2012
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

Thinking about cozying up in a new home before the winter comes? There are a few to check out this weekend, to suit all different needs and budgets. You can view the incredible family home at 2315 Ennerdale Rd., an…

Pre-marketing efforts pay off! Underwood home sells in one day

August 28, 2012
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

Here’s what the happy sellers had to say about their experience: “We were drawn to Jim and Kelly by their unusual approach to realty and decided that this could be just what we needed to sell our less-than-conventional home. They…

Lynn Valley property rezoning process explained

August 23, 2012
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

Not so long ago, LynnValleyLife told readers about a public information meeting that Polygon Properties was holding to discuss a potential redevelopment of the land at the southwest corner of Mountain Highway and 27th. The event was held in the…

Visions of the valley await your voices and views

April 28, 2012
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

There was quite a buzz around the boards set up near the Lynn Valley Mall centre court today, as district planners toured visitors around several graphic displays that gave glimpses into the future of Lynn Valley Town Centre. Since the…

LV realtor featured in fractional real estate story

April 1, 2012
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

We were delighted here at LynnValleyLife when local writer Gail Johnson asked our sponsoring realtor Jim Lanctot to share his experience in fractional real estate ownership. Her article was recently published in Yahoo! Canada‘s Finance section, and gives insight into the possibilities –…

Quiz: Who’s the patron saint of real estate?

March 19, 2012
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

If you answered Joseph, father of Jesus and husband to Mary, you’re right. Here at LynnValleyLife, we discovered that today (March 19) is the traditional feast day of Joseph so thought we should mark the occasion with some interesting information…

Doctor gives Lynn Valley clean bill of health

March 2, 2012
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

BY ANDREA WINTERBOTTOM, Contributing Writer: A recent talk by Dr. O’Connor, Medical Health Officer for the North Shore, helped a group of Lynn Valley residents gauge the health of their neighbourhood. The talk and slide show (depicting the transformation from…

House sold – and it wasn’t for sale!

February 29, 2012
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

It’s always good news when someone buys a home they’ll love. It’s even more exciting when the house wasn’t on the market to start with! Jim and Kelly had clients who couldn’t find anything in Lynn Valley that seemed just…

Thirteen Lynn Valley home sales in January

February 23, 2012
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

These are the latest figures on the Lynn Valley housing market. If you’d like monthly market updates and neighbourhood highlights sent directly to your inbox, please sign up to become a member of the LynnValleyLife Network to enjoy these and other benefits….

Here’s what sold in LV in December, and for how much

January 22, 2012
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

Hastings Manor restoration unveiled

December 29, 2011
From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife

From the desk of Jim Lanctot: I was out walking my kids to school one morning in mid-December when I stopped to look at the renovations just finishing up at Hastings Manor, across the street from Lynn Valley Elementary. Like…