The High 5 Friday Newsletter

Every Friday, 600+ North Shore residents get five things worth knowing about real estate, local news, and life on the Shore. Written by Jacquie McCarnan, a North Van REALTOR® and Philanthropist with 10 years in the market. Honest, local, and takes 5 minutes to read.

High 5 Friday: Thanksgiving & North Van Foreclosures

Oct 9, 2026

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11 min read

High 5 Friday: Thanksgiving & North Van Foreclosures

How court-ordered sales work in BC, what they mean for buyers and owners, plus a little Thanksgiving cheer.

Jacquie McCarnan

The High 5 Friday: Sell Now or Wait? North Van’s Buyer’s Market

Oct 2, 2026

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7 min read

The High 5 Friday: Sell Now or Wait? North Van’s Buyer’s Market

1,000+ listings and only 70 sales, North Harbour’s Phase One opens, new CNV rentals, presale negotiating tips, and sell-or-wait advice for every situation.

Jacquie McCarnan

The High 5 Friday: What $1.4M Buys in Malta, Edinburgh, Newcastle & North Van

Sep 25, 2026

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7 min read

The High 5 Friday: What $1.4M Buys in Malta, Edinburgh, Newcastle & North Van

Ocean-view condos compared across four cities, the price-per-square-foot surprise, and a Blu pupdate.

Jacquie McCarnan

The High 5 Friday: 9/11 at 25, a New North Van School & the Trade War

Sep 11, 2026

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6 min read

The High 5 Friday: 9/11 at 25, a New North Van School & the Trade War

Where were you on 9/11? Cloverley Elementary opens, how tariffs could affect housing, and a Blueridge home with a garden paradise.

Jacquie McCarnan

The High 5 Friday: West Van Zoning, DNV’s New R2 Zone & a $1.3M Price Drop

Sep 4, 2026

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9 min read

The High 5 Friday: West Van Zoning, DNV’s New R2 Zone & a $1.3M Price Drop

West Van gives in on multiplex rules, DNV zoning changes homeowners should know about, why buyers have the upper hand, and neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood stats.

Jacquie McCarnan

The High 5 Friday: Dogs Can’t Fly & What $750K Buys in North Van

Aug 28, 2026

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7 min read

The High 5 Friday: Dogs Can’t Fly & What $750K Buys in North Van

Blu’s unplanned flight, North Van’s buyer-seller standoff, six-storey rentals coming to the CNV, and three two-bedroom condos under $750K.

Jacquie McCarnan