Vancouver Townhouse Blog September 19, 2016 · 2 min read Vancouver Vacant Home Tax to be Implemented by 2017 Riding the heels of the foreign homeowners tax, Mayor Gregor Robertson has just revealed a plan to implement a vacant home tax. It’s a move calculated to generate approximately $2 million dollars, but the real initiative is to solve the ongoing rental difficulties triggered by Vancouver’s unaffordable housing prices. “Vancouver’s dangerously low vacancy rate is putting […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog September 12, 2016 · 2 min read Condo Presales Still Breaking Records Condo presales are still going strong even in the wake of BC’s new 15% tax on foreign homeowners. In fact, according to the Vancouver Sun, almost all the presale units under construction downtown have been snatched up, resulting in record-breaking sales this year. Although the market for single family homes is slumping, industry watchdogs say […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog September 9, 2016 · 2 min read The Cost of Bathroom Renovation “Bathroom renovations are the most popular home update, after the kitchen,” says Vancouver Townhouse realtor, Ariane Benjamin. “Modern homeowners today are looking for beautiful spaces, with a few luxurious touches. However, bathroom renovations vary widely in cost, and if you’re renovating in hopes of selling it’s important to know where to draw the line.” Renovation […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog August 31, 2016 · 2 min read Vancouver Real Estate Market Healthier Says Economist The Vancouver Real Estate market has been closely monitored since the BC Liberal Government introduced its new 15% foreign homeowner’s tax. While some real estate agents and developers have cried foul amid halting sales and growing losses, a new forecast by Central 1 Credit Union says the trend will even out, leaving both buyers and […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog August 25, 2016 · 2 min read Home Design Featured in Tokyo Exhibition “Home design is an interesting and subtle art,” says Vancouver Townhouse realtor Ariane Benjamin. “When I help clients search for their new homes, it’s often a matter of determining what works for their taste, lifestyle, and budget.” The Future of “Home” Houses today are so much more than a box with a roof. As family […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog August 18, 2016 · 4 min read Vancouver Townhouse Agent Talks Design Trends to Boost Home Value If you’re thinking of putting your home up for sale, it may pay to spruce up your style. According to Vancouver townhouse realtor Ariane Benjamin, staged homes move faster and fetch higher prices on the market. But what if you’re just remodelling your home with plans of selling sometime down the road? “Style trends for […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog August 8, 2016 · 3 min read Vancouver Townhouse Realtor Talks Buying in a Sellers Market Buying property in Vancouver is still proving to be a challenge, according to Ariane Benjamin, a ReMax realtor who specializes in townhouses and half-duplexes. No matter how derelict, undesirable, or outright shoddy, it seems no property stays on the market for very long. Friends and family members of house hunters are now used to tales […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog August 3, 2016 · 2 min read Vancouver Townhouse Realtor Weighs Response to Buyer’s Tax In a surprise move, the BC Liberal Government has introduced a new 15% foreign homeowners tax that will apply to residential real estate deals in Metro Vancouver—as well as from Bowen Island to the Maple Ridge/Langley Township. According to the legislation, the new levy will be introduced Aug 2, and predictably response so far has […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog June 8, 2015 · 2 min read Enhance Your Home’s Value Through Staging If you’re ready to sell, there are many tips and tricks to increasing the desirability of your property. From boiling vanilla to baking bread, you probably wont be short of suggestions. However, if you’re hoping for a relatively stress-free exit, why not consider hiring a stager? You probably already know that showing a clean home […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog March 12, 2015 · 2 min read Vancouver Real Estate Shifts to Seller’s Market February was a hot month for homebuyers in Vancouver. Now the latest real estate numbers confirm what would-be homebuyers have likely already noticed. After nearly four years, the sales-to-inventory ratio have crossed the threshold to officially become a seller’s market According to the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver, home sales in Metro Vancouver were […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog February 17, 2015 · 2 min read Homes in High Demand in 2015 Vancouver’s red-hot real estate market has become something of a cliché, but it shows no signs of slowing down. 2015 started out with a bang for Metro Vancouver, showing a big jump in the price of detached homes. With limited supply and low interest rates, buyers are eager, making it an ideal time to list […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog December 5, 2014 · 2 min read No Real Estate Bubble in Vancouver Says CMHC Despite having one of the highest real estate markets in the world, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has stated that the housing market in Metro Vancouver is at “low risk” for being overvalued. The finding comes as part of the CMCH’s House Price Analysis and Assessment (HPAA) released November 24th. Using data collected […]
