TheBOTTOteam
2996 Lonsdale Avenue V7N 3J4 North Vancouver, BC, Canada

Looking to buy? Here are a few tips to help you get started in the current seller's market.

We are so#gratefulto be able to work with such#amazingclients! And we are thrilled when everything turns out well for them! It is our passion to be of the best service possible. We would to help YOU or someone you know, achieve their next step in#realestate. Who you work with matters If you have worked with us, we would love to hear about your experience!... #testimonial #clients #housingmarket #whoyouworkwithmatters @royallepagesussex @thebottoteam @traciborer

Should I buy a home in 2021? Rates are at historical lows & that can save you a lot of cash Talk with a lender to get pre-qualified + go over your options. Even if you aren’t ready right now, we can help you assemble your Team of Experts and together a plan to get you set. Home ownership is closer than you think

Many Congratulations to our Buyers for securing one of these European Inspired Family Rowhomes in the heart of burgeoning Lions Gate Village! We are excited to watch these residences come to life as the final touches are put in place.By Spring, they will be happily settled in their brand new home! #thankyou #realestate #realtorlife #brandnew #newconstruction #northvancouver... @traciborer @royallepagesussex

Here's a question that we get all the time: "How's the Market ?" Well, as you can see, on the North Shore, and in North Vancouver specifically, it's actually quite challenging from an INVENTORY perspective. Demand is so strong, rates are so viable, that supply cannot keep up with demand. Sellers: If you have had any thoughts of selling, call us to discuss - we should be helping you make a plan NOW - and if you're wondering, "where the heck would I be able to move to wit...h inventory so low..." we have some ideas for that, too. Buyers: Let's chat so that you can be prepared to WIN in a competitive situation! Here's a Start: https://thebottoteam.com//how-to-win-at-multiple-offers-75

As we celebrate New Years’ Eve, we wish you all the good things your heart can hold for 2021 - and we leave you with a tender quote from Rumi. (Man, we could have used this at the beginning of this year!!). Bye 2020!!

Happy New Year all! We made it through 2020. Whew. Buyers in our market look to expand their home spaces (think back yard, home office, rec rooms, gyms) - and inventory is dwindling as all the homes continue to be snapped up! Enthusiasm continues, as do low interest rates. It's a GREAT time to make a move as a Seller - look for longer dates so that you can capture the inevitable rise in inventory between now & Spring. Buyers! Especially first timers - Opportunity may exist i...n the apartment market. It depends. Call us for more information ! #newyear #marketupdate #2021 #housingmarket #thebottoeam

LAST WEEK IN REVIEW - We hope you are having a wonderful holiday time - in your bubble, of course! It's that weird in-between week - betwixt Christmas & New Yea...r's - where we've indulged and imbibed, boxed & cleaned up (maybe) and we try to set some new intentions for the coming Year (?!). Still, Buyers have been active, and there are a fair number of sales to report (likely from the week prior). And we expect that this trend will continue right through the early part of 2021. Bring on a Bright New Year! #realestate #realtor #salesexpert #homebuying #homeselling #northvancouver #westvancouver See more

If we could all get thru Monday with the determination of Bella, our office dog, in the company kitchen doggedly going after treats - well, it would be a successful day! #officedog #monday #newweek #woof #treats #dogsofinstagram #hope @bellatheschnook

Last Week in Review ~ Happy New Year all ! We made it through 2020. Whew. Buyers in our market look to expand their home spaces (think back yard, home office, rec rooms, gyms) - and inventory is dwindling as all the homes continue to be snapped up! Enthusiasm continues, as do low interest rates. It's a GREAT time to make a move as a Seller - look for longer dates so that you can capture the inevitable rise in inventory between now & Spring. Buyers! Especially first timers - Opportunity may exist in the apartment market. It depends. Call us for more information !

Who doesn't love a good piece of pie? Dig in. It's National Pie Day!

Have the most wonderful time- whether you are with those you love in person, in spirit or on Zoom. Love is where it’s at!

Congratulations to our wonderful client on the sale of his stylish suite at The Melville! And, just in time for Christmas !! Another happy collaboration- and special thanks to @traciborer for working so hard on this one! We are grateful to you - and we wish the new owners all the very best in their new Vancouver home !

So Long, 2020 ! - https://mailchi.mp/3e3e3e7ed385/decembernews202018

Congratulations to the WINNER of the #LowerLonsdale Monthly Contest November 2020 (based on YOUR votes) is this capture by @danniisee Well done! Those colors are magnificent! Want to enter next month? Check out @lowerlonsdale stories highlight titled 'Contests' on how you can enter to WIN $100 CASH from us @thebottoteam. #lowerlonsdale #northvan #NorthVancouver #Vancouver #photocontest

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Congratulations, Bruce, on the sale of your suite at coveted, Branches in beautiful #lynnvalley ! It has been our pleasure to be of service to you ! And, as always our thanks go to @bludogstaging - Barb makes everything look so #fabulous! #realestate #realestateagent ... #justsold #northvancouver #dreamapartment See more

Low inventory = Lots of competition! 39% of detached sales reported in the month of October sold at or over asking. In the attached (apartment & townhome) category, about 11% of homes sold in October were at or over asking. In West Vancouver, those numbers are 9% and 4%, respectively. With so few houses available on the market today, being ready for a bidding war is essential for prospective homebuyers. From pre-approval to making your best offer, we have three tips to m...ake sure you can act quickly and confidently when you find the perfect home. Reach out to us today for your three tips and to be sure you have the guidance you need as the competition for homes continues. #realestate #marketupdate #housingmarket #northvancouver #update @royallepagesussex

Grateful, Grateful, Grateful! that these wonderful friends chose to trust us with their move. And we were honored. We secured for them a home that had been incredibly well cared for, at a great price and the stars aligned with dates and details. What a happy collaboration ! ... Congratulations, S&N&H&M&V ! #congrats #happy #buyingahome #homeownership @royallepagesussex

CURRENT LISTING #101 - 1111 E 27th Street, North Vancouver Offered at $599,000 725 Sq.Ft.... Sparkling clean & new carpets throughout; generous bath & in suite laundry. Added to your living space is a 169 sq ft patio & yard measuring 19’ x 31’, perfect for BBQ's, entertaining & gardening this doubles as a great patio-entry for pet owners, as the building is pet friendly! Enjoy no stairs for entry, striking Pacific Northwest architecture - heavy timbers paired with brick, plus access to on-site fitness studio, meeting room, guest suite & live-in resident Mgr. Easy, walkable access to shopping, trails & transit. Tremendous value here! For more information on this listing check the link in our bio Or give us a call 604 984 7253 #condo #lynnvalley #listed #realestate #housingmarket #buyingahome #sellingahome #thebottoteam #animoto @royallepagesussex @thebottoteam

In a world of instant gratification and shiny things, yesterday we were reminded that what really promotes the value of a home. It comes down to how well it is CARED FOR.This home, while indeed it looked amazing, was one of the most well maintained we have ever encountered.30 safe showings, three inspections and five offers later, it SOLD for a smashing price to a lovely family who had been looking for some time. It was perfect for them. We to collaborate with our clien...ts & we feel this journey was a great success. We are proud of our partnerships ( photographers, stagers, floor-planners) who helped along the way. If you’d like to know more about how we all worked together to make this happen we’d be happy to meet in person or by Zoom to discuss! If you have a traditional family home in Lynn Valley that you’ve been considering selling, we know there are four other lovely families waiting to find one for themselves.Let’s meet to see how we can help you move forward with your own real estate plans! #sold #homeownership #familyhome #lynnvalley #northshore #northvancouver #whoyouworkwithmatters @colleenburkephoto @bludogstaging @excelsiormeasuring @royallepagesussex

Called Imagine Van Gogh, the exhibition from Europe features over 200 of the famed Dutch artist’s paintings, with the projection on surfaces transporting visitors on a journey to the heart of the artist’s work allowing the audience to literally enter the artist’s world of dreams. A massive immersive digital art exhibition that blankets tall walls and floors with the projections of works by Vincent van Gogh is slated for Vancouver Convention Centre starting in February 2021. https://dailyhive.com/vanco/imagine-van-gogh-vancouver-2021

Are you ready for theAutumnhousing market? The health crisis slowed the market this Spring, but we have already seen it rebound even above and beyond what we saw during last year’s fast paced market! If you've been thinking about selling your home, tackle these items now to get your home ready for thishotselling market!... Getting your home prepped and ready before entering the market will help ensure you receivetop$$ dollar for your home. Have you considered sellingthis year? Schedule a time to chat via the link inourbio!We would love to talk with you! #tips #whoyouworkwithmatters #advice #mls #listings #readytosell #buyingahome #sellingahome

Our latest blog post is up! https://thebottoteam.com//6-reasons-why-you-will-win-by-se

#TBT to one of our many "Pumpkin Patch" events in #lynnvalley - we sure hope to do it again soon! Hey Mike Parminter Real Estate - you are very tall :) #autumn #events... #pumpkinpatch See more

NEW LISTING #1006 - 1189 Melville Street, Vancouver $799,999 1 Bedroom & Den... The Melville is a high-rise in Coal Harbour. The Melville soars 43-stories high and offers residents a long list of luxury amenities including a lounge with catering kitchen, concierge service, a rooftop pool, BBQ area, theater room, and much more. Amenities: Roof top pool, hot tub, sauna, gym, BBQ and garden with ~360-degree views above the PH on the 44th floor. 24/7 Concierge, Entertainment Room with a kitchen, Meeting Room, Movie Room, and Bike Room Visit our website for more information; https://thebottoteam.com//listing.r2519341-1006-1189-melvi

Key Release Day! One of our favorite days in the home buying process! Truly grateful for our awesome clients! here's to your new home! If you know someone looking to buy or sell, we would love to help navigate them through the process! #newhome #homebuying #thebottoteam

This year’s record-low mortgage rates sparked high demand among homebuyers.Current homeowners, however, haven’t put their houses on the market so quickly. This is reflected in the weekly stats we’ve posted here. This also makes finding a home to buy today challenging for many potential buyers. With an obstacle like this, those searching for their dream homes may be pressing pause on their searches as we approach the end of the year, but that could be a big mistake for many ...hopeful house hunters. Here’s why - If this is a challenge you’re up against in your home search, you’re not alone. Feeling stuck in the process can be frustrating, but if there’s ever been a year to power through, this is the one. Experts anticipate home prices will continue to rise into 2021, and the incredibly low interest rates we’ve seen this year are also forecasted to increase as the economy strengthens. Hopeful homebuyers who decide to hold off on their search until there’s less competition run the risk of finding a more expensive housing market when they start looking again. If affordability is a key motivator behind your decision to buy a home, this winter is still the best time to make it happen. Bidding wars may be one of the greatest challenges buyers face in today’s housing market, but they shouldn’t be a deal-breaker. Having the right expert on your side throughout the buying process will give you the advantage you need when it comes to finding the right home and making a competitive offer. If you’re ready to buy this winter, contact a local real estate professional to discuss how to position yourself for success.

It was a wild week in Real Estate Sales CHECK this ratio of sales to listings! You might be interested to know the Detached & Apartment markets are very different making it a good time for downsizers, particularly in North Vancouver. Detached inventory dropping since June; Apartment Inventory rising since April.... SALES in both categories rising since April, but apartment sales at a slower pace. Days on the market for detached homes is falling (from 14 days in August, to 8 days in September). Days on Market for apartments is relatively stable at about 2 weeks on average. Median Sale Price in the detached world is on the rise; apartment prices down about 8% from March 2020. If you are pondering a move and you live in a 'great family home' - we should be talking ! #northvancouver #realestatemarket @traciborer @royallepagesussex

Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from our home to yours! With everything going on around us currently, we are SO grateful for our wonderful clients, our friends and our families (near and far) Stay safe everyone!

Hmmmm... something so mesmerizing about this! Have a great long Thanksgiving weekend!

NEW LISTING #201 - 1111 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver $509,000 677 sq.ft.... Heart of Lynn Valley-and a very well kept home! Tasteful 1 bdrm + den, 1 bath home at the popular 'Dakota'! Spacious 677 sqft lives large & offers a bright white, open kitchen, in-suite laundry & a good sized balcony facing NW. The den makes a perfect office or baby’s room! This home has been impeccably maintained, & there's nothing to do but move in! The Dakota enjoys West Coast Craftsman exterior design with pitched roof gables & welcoming entry, open concept floor plans, plus peace of mind with vinyl siding & wide overhangs. Could be an excellent investment property. The building is also wheelchair accessible and pet friendly! Great value here! Want to know more about this home? check out our Interactive E-Brochure HERE - http://bit.ly/E-Brochure-201-1111-LynnValleyRoad

We handing the keys over on possession day! Whether it is to our clients, about to embark on a new chapter in their lives or to the agent representing the other side! #realtorlife #northvancouverrealestate #northvancouver #buyingahome #sellingahome #keys #newchapter #teamworkmakesthedreamwork

The Days of Botto’s Pumpkin Patch! TBT to 2014 at Viewlynn Park we hope to do it again next year !!

New Listing! #205 - 150 W 22nd Street, North Vancouver $599,000 778 sq.ft.... The Sierra, a popular, well cared for complex on a lovely tree-lined street. 2 bedrooms * 1 bath Bright, Southern outlook Generous covered balcony on which to enjoy your morning coffee! No wasted space * great storage Open kitchen, updated counters & eating bar. BONUS! In-suite laundry Cozy comforts: gas fireplace, halogen lighting, lots of windows, warm wood accents. The building offers bike storage, welcoming entry, and a new roof as of fall 2016. Two pets are welcome here, in this safe & secure, well cared for building. To see more on this listing and get the Interactive E-Brochure click the link below; https://linktr.ee/bottorealestate