There was quite a buzz around the boards set up near the Lynn Valley Mall centre court recently, as district planners toured visitors around several graphic displays that gave glimpses into the future of Lynn Valley Town Centre. Read on to learn about what you can do to stay informed and share your input.
For years, local residents have been discussing the pros and cons of various types of redevelopment in the town centre. LynnValleyLife decided to bring someone else into the conversation – Nat Bosa, owner of Bosa Development Corp. Learn more about the man, his business philosophies, and his history in our neighbourhood in this colourful profile.
Now on the market, this beautifully renovated 4-bedroom home at 2211 Hoskins is open by appointment. Unbelievable backyard, new kitchen, high efficiency furnace, new windows, gleaming hardwood, suite potential… the list goes on. Perfect for relaxing or entertaining. All this for less than $900K – it’s true!
Contact Jim or Kelly for all the details.
We know Lynn Valley is filled with walkers and hikers of all description – so why don’t you describe your favourite trail for us?
Over the next weeks we want to expand our outdoor recreation section to include even more featured walks. So if you have one you’d like to share, tell us to take a hike and we’ll check it out for ourselves! Your photos are welcome, too!
The traditional springtime surge in the housing market is well under way in Lynn Valley, where there has been a nearly 40% upswing in listings compared to the last quarter of 2011.
Average house prices are now over the $1 million mark, but strong apartment sales in the neighbourhood show that there are still many options for the entry-level buyer. Learn more about what sold in our community in the first quarter of 2012.
Take a moment and check out these two great new listings Kelly and Jim have recently brought to market. The first is a spectacular Noort-built half duplex in Lower Lonsdale (we’re happy to say the current owners are moving to beautiful Lynn Valley as soon as this home sells!) The second is a spacious townhome in Westlynn, with all the room and features your family could ever want!
Isn’t it great when a plan comes together? A warm welcome goes out to the Chambers family, who will be moving into Upper Lynn early this fall. Read on to hear what the sellers thought of their “all-round excellent experience” with LynnValleyLife-sponsoring realtors Jim Lanctot and Kelly Gardiner.
This 4-bedroom, private home offers peaceful living screened from traffic and passersby. Enjoy a very bright backyard, covered outdoor living area, and interior features such as hardwood, vaulted ceilings and recent kitchen. Newer hot water tank, drain tiles, fireplaces and furnace. Basement can easily accommodate in-laws or students.
There are opportunities for all ages on offer in central Lynn Valley this fall, thanks to robust programming from North Van Rec Commission and Lynn Valley United Church. Click here for the latest workouts and workshops planned for the Community Room in Lynn Valley Village, and hit ‘more’ to hear what’s on tap at LV United – from yoga to youth groups to walking clubs and discussion groups, there’s something new to try!
After interviewing several realtors, we decided to hire Jim and Kelly because we could immediately see what a great team they make. We appreciated their diverse skills and approaches – Kelly has many years of experience with the North Shore realty market, and Jim is full of great marketing ideas. We knew we wanted to move to a very specific neighbourhood in Lynn Valley… read on.