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Oakwyn Realty
101 - 3151 Woodbine Drive North Vancouver, BC V7R 2S4
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North Vancouver Relocation Specialists
Moving here is one of the most logistically complex transitions a family can make
North Vancouver is not one market — it is more than 30 distinct neighbourhoods, each with its own price point, school catchment, commute profile, and community character. Choosing the wrong one is not just a lifestyle miss — it can mean the wrong school, the wrong commute, and a home that does not hold its value the way the right one would.
We have helped families relocate to the North Shore from Calgary, Toronto, San Francisco, Amsterdam, and everywhere in between. We understand the pressures of a corporate move: tight timelines, unfamiliar neighbourhoods, school decisions that cannot wait, and a buying process that may be entirely different from what you are used to at home.
500+
Transactions completed since 2020
Top 10%
Greater Vancouver REALTORS® Medallion Club
30+
North Shore neighbourhoods covered
#1
Real estate office on the North Shore by units sold
Medallion Club recognition reflects top 10% of approximately 15,000+ Greater Vancouver REALTORS® members by MLS® units sold. Transaction count reflects Wallace Green Real Estate Group completed transactions since 2020. Office ranking reflects Oakwyn Realty North Shore office, January through December 2025, by units sold.
Who we help
For individuals and families
You are moving to one of the most geographically specific real estate markets in Canada. Neighbourhoods that look similar on a map have entirely different price points, school catchments, commute profiles, and community characters. We help you cut through the noise and find the right fit — on your timeline, from anywhere.
For companies and search firms
Your candidates and new hires need a real estate team they can trust in an unfamiliar market. We offer a formal referral partnership with principal-level service for your people — and the documentation your relocation coordinator requires.
How it works
Most out-of-town buyers complete their North Vancouver purchase with a single visit — or none at all. Here is exactly how we make that possible.
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30 to 45 minutes on video. We learn your priorities, timeline, budget, school requirements, and lifestyle. You get an honest read on the market and a clear sense of which neighbourhoods fit before you book a flight.
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We send you a focused neighbourhood shortlist and property selection matched to your brief — not 40 listings, but the right 6 to 8. You arrive in North Vancouver prepared, not overwhelmed.
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A full day on the North Shore. We cover every neighbourhood on your shortlist — streets, schools, commute routes, and properties in person. Most buyers tell us this single day gives them more clarity than months of searching online from another city.
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We structure the offer around your timeline and any corporate program requirements. Electronic signatures mean you can buy a North Vancouver home from Calgary, Toronto, or Tokyo. We handle every step remotely if needed.
Where people land
North Vancouver is more than 30 distinct communities. Here are the areas where most corporate and out-of-town buyers find their fit — with honest context on each.
The North Shore's most walkable neighbourhood. SeaBus to downtown Vancouver in 12 minutes. Waterfront restaurants, new condo towers, and a genuinely urban energy. Best for buyers who want city access with a North Shore lifestyle. Condo benchmark approximately $786,200 as of April 2026. Carson Graham Secondary catchment.
The premium North Shore family neighbourhood. Large lots, a charming walkable village core, and the Handsworth Secondary catchment that consistently drives family demand. Limited supply supports values through market cycles. Detached benchmark approximately $2,840,900 as of April 2026. One of the few North Vancouver segments showing year-over-year growth.
North Vancouver's highest-volume family market. Trail access from your front door, strong schools, and a community character that surprises most buyers when they arrive. Argyle Secondary catchment. Detached benchmark approximately $2,019,200 as of April 2026. The neighbourhood most corporate buyers end up in after the driving tour.
Adjacent to Edgemont, with excellent value relative to its neighbour. Feeds the same Handsworth Secondary catchment — the same schools at a more accessible price point. Quiet established streets and strong community roots. Detached benchmark approximately $2,303,400 as of April 2026. Popular with corporate buyers on a defined budget.
Central North Vancouver location with character homes and a strong neighbourhood feel. Efficient access to Highway 1 and downtown. Carson Graham Secondary catchment. Detached benchmark approximately $2,366,900 as of April 2026. A strong choice for families who want central location over upper North Shore elevation.
A waterfront village at the end of Indian Arm. Kayaking, hiking, and a community that feels genuinely removed from the city while still being 35 minutes from downtown. Seycove Community School catchment. Detached benchmark approximately $1,920,700 as of April 2026. For buyers who specifically want the village and outdoor lifestyle experience.
This representation is based in whole or in part on data generated by the Chilliwack and District Real Estate Board, Fraser Valley Real Estate Board or Greater Vancouver REALTORS®, which assumes no responsibility for its accuracy. Benchmark prices sourced from the Greater Vancouver REALTORS® April 2026 REALTOR® Report. Catchment boundaries should always be confirmed directly with School District 44, as they can change.
What clients say
★★★★★
Selling an estate property in North Vancouver while based in Ontario could have been a daunting task — but discovering Jamie and Scott Wallace of the Wallace Green team was a stroke of luck. Despite the challenges of geography and time zones, they were always available — whether by Zoom, phone, or text — and responded promptly, no matter the hour. They exceeded every expectation.
Ontario-based client
Remote transaction — Ontario to North Vancouver
★★★★★
An instant, positive rapport was established upon meeting Scott. We were soon impressed with his knowledge of the North Shore market and how he honed in on what was our wishlist. He took us only to places that met our criteria and it was not long before we found exactly what we wanted. He was patient and we never felt pressured.
Liz and Mark Shirref
North Vancouver buyers
Common questions
Honest answers to the questions that come up on almost every relocation call.
Yes — and we have done it many times. We provide detailed video walkthroughs, neighbourhood context by video call, coordinate inspections locally, and manage the full offer and transaction process remotely. Electronic signatures mean completion can happen from anywhere in the world.
Extremely important — and catchment boundaries do not always follow neighbourhood lines. Two houses on the same street can feed different secondary schools. We verify the exact catchment for every property before you make an offer, at the street level. Catchment boundaries should always be confirmed directly with School District 44, as they can change.
The Property Transfer Tax (PTT) is a provincial tax on all BC real estate purchases: 1% on the first $200,000, 2% on the portion up to $2,000,000, and 3% above that. On a $1.5 million purchase that is approximately $27,000. On a $2.1 million purchase, approximately $39,000. First-time buyers may qualify for a partial exemption. We always build this into your budget planning on the first call.
Several things require specific attention: Canadian mortgage qualification uses different stress test rules, your US credit history needs to be verified separately, and some buyers require larger down payments depending on visa status. We connect you with mortgage brokers who specialise in cross-border financing and real estate lawyers experienced with US to Canada transactions from the very first call.
From initial discovery call to an accepted offer, most corporate relocations we handle run four to eight weeks depending on inventory and timeline pressure. Completion is typically 30 to 90 days after an accepted offer. We build your search schedule backwards from your start date from the very beginning.
Yes. We are familiar with how relocation management companies operate — the approval processes, documentation requirements, home purchase benefit structures, and reporting expectations. We coordinate directly with your RMC coordinator throughout the transaction and provide whatever documentation your program requires.
That is exactly what the discovery call and driving tour are designed to answer. Most buyers who arrive having done extensive online research tell us the driving tour completely changes their shortlist — in a good way. We ask the right questions on the first call, build a shortlist based on your actual priorities, and show you each option in person so you can feel the difference between neighbourhoods rather than just read about it.
We do not manage rentals directly, but we can point you toward trusted resources and property managers on the North Shore who work with incoming corporate tenants. Short-term furnished rentals in Lower Lonsdale and Central Lonsdale are the most common bridge for families who arrive before their purchase completes.
For organizations
If your organization regularly places talent in the Greater Vancouver market — whether you are an executive search firm, HR department, corporate relocation management company, or major employer — we want to be your go-to real estate team on the North Shore.
Every referred candidate gets a dedicated file, a single point of contact, and a tailored relocation brief before first contact. We understand RMC frameworks, approval processes, and the documentation requirements that corporate programs expect. And we report status back to your team so there are no surprises on start dates tied to housing.
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Oakwyn Realty
101 - 3151 Woodbine Drive North Vancouver, BC V7R 2S4