Hi Neighbour!
We hope your transition into September (and almost Fall) is going smoothly whether it's with kids going back to class or taking on some new projects. Something about this time of year makes us feel ready for a change.... maybe it was all those years in school.
The rain feels welcomed at the moment - it's long overdue to clear our air and quench all the thirsty trees and plants. Don't forget to pay close attention to your gardens - harvest? Wait? Harvest? Wait? Don't fret, there are still technically two more weeks of summer left!
This month we have a reminder to get active, some housing market insight and two highlights from the upcoming Culture Days festival.
PS. Don't forget to keep your eye on our Eye
❤️ Lynn Valley contest on
Facebook for more great prizes.
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The streets and local schools are buzzing with little feet. This is a great time to think about how your children are getting to school. Studies show that students who are able to have some physical activity before class are more mentally prepared to learn, have better physical fitness and moods, and improved safety from less cars on the road.
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There have been some changes and lots of chatter about the local housing market in the last few months. LynnValleyLife’s experts believe strongly that for some it may be the perfect time to make a long awaited move. There is no time like now to do your homework and see if you fit into this group.
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Lynn Valley will be buzzing with activity for the ninth annual
Culture Days
September 28-30th. Events and activities will be happening throughout Canada, North Vancouver and in our very own neighbourhood. Culture Days is an opportunity for people of all ages to experience something different, discover creative spaces in the community and meet the artists that work there.
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From zeppelin logging to secret whiskey caches, the tales and trails of North Shore mountains come alive in a new book from locals David and Harry Crerar and Bill Maurer. Highlights from The Glorious Mountains of Vancouver's North Shore will be shared at the upcoming Culture Days Festival in Lynn Valley.
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The August housing market continued to experience a transitional period with reduced demand across all housing types. “Home buyers have been less active in recent months and we’re beginning to see prices edge down for all housing types as a result,” Phil Moore, REBGV president said. “Buyers today have more listings to choose from and face less competition than we’ve seen in our market in recent years.”
September generally brings with it a wave of real estate activity, with many buyers and sellers making decisions to move. For those looking to get into the market for the first time or upgrade from a home in the $1.4-$1.6M range to something a step up, there are some great opportunities in the increasing higher-end inventory.
See article
The government is also currently creating a new, publicly accessible registry of who owns real estate in B.C. They are making the move in attempt to crack down on tax evasion through home ownership and this was created to improve transparency in the real estate market. Information is posted
online here
about the proposed changes and public input is open until Sept 19, 2018.
It will be interesting to see what the sales and listings look like over the next month, we're always watching closely and happy to share any details.
CLICK HERE
to find out more about last month's Lynn Valley market analysis details. And feel free to
connect with Jim or Kelly
if you have any questions about the current market or are considering buying or selling a home.
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OPEN SUN 2-4pm
The best value on the North Shore: 5 beds/6 baths, 4,000 sq. ft of open 'chef' kitchen, a private master suite with its own roof-top deck. A downstairs guest bedroom, rec room and bar to cozy up for winter nights in, plus a legal 1 bed suite. All steps from Lynn Canyon and desirable Brockton School.
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OPEN SUN 2-4pm
Captivating new 4 bed and den home with a 2 bed legal suite. Presently under construction and nearing completion. Quality local builder with smart home automation, in-floor radiant heating, Meile & Bosch appliances, hardwood floors, covered patio with BBQ, 12' vaulted ceilings and more. Lovely fenced, level West facing lot.
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OPEN SUN 2-4pm
Stunning new 6 bed, 6 bath home on a fabulous lot with a legal 2 bed suite. Open concept kitchen with high-end Miele appliances, quartz counters, white oak flooring and private backyard with outdoor entertainment area incl. BBQ & TV. Plus radiant in-floor heating, A/C, HRV, smart home automation, security surveillance & more. Walking distance to Brockton School (IB program) and Ross Road Elementary.
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Lovely new 4 bed & den, 4.5 bath contemporary home with 2 bed legal suite. Designed by local reputable builder, currently under construction and nearing completion. Open concept floorplan with all the bells & whistles including radiant-in-floor heating, double garage private yard. Still time to pick your finishes and paint colours. Very central location that is walking distance to LV Village Argyle High School and Cousteau French School.
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Jim and Kelly have buyers currently looking for the following types of homes...
- Fixer upper without suite close to Argyle Secondary lot +/- 1.4M
- Central home with suite or suite potential +/- 1.3M
- 4-bdrm-up home, rental income optional +/- 1.65M
- ANY property ready for renovation or redevelopment
Please
contact us if you know of a potential match.
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If you or someone you know is looking for a home like the ones below, please give Kelly or Jim a call!
- Nicely updated 3,500 sqft 4 bed up craftsman home on McEwan Ave. +/- $1.89M
- S/W facing 2-bedbath 926 sqft 3rd floor corner suite at sold out Crown & Mtn +/- $770k
- HIGH VALUE CONDO ASSIGNMENTS - From 1 to 3 bdrm in Lynn Valley and Lynn Creek
- Construction underway on two brand-new homes ranging in size, price and location (all in Lynn Valley, of course) Pick your finishes!
- Very solid, 4-bdrm/3-bath, family home blocks from Argyle Secondary. Suite potential.+/- $1.5M
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Connect with us anytime if you have any Lynn Valley community or business news to share, we're always happy to hear from you and spread the word to keep our neighbourhood connected. We will have all the details on local pumpkin patches next month. All the best with your Fall transitions!
Warm regards,
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Jim Lanctot & Your Neighbours at LynnValleyLife
778.724.0112
3171 Mountain Hwy, North Vancouver
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