Vancouver Townhouse Blog March 13, 2019 · 3 min read Real Estate Vancouver: What’s Happening Now “Real estate in Vancouver has definitely shifted,“ says Real Estate Agent Ariane Benjamin, Founder of Vancouvertownhouse.ca. “February was another month where the numbers seemed to favour buyers over sellers.” House hunters in February continued to take their time as the price of a detached home fell by almost 10 percent year over year. This […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog February 28, 2019 · 3 min read Vancouver’s Housing Forecast Here is the latest housing forecast from Real Estate Agent Ariane Benjamin, Founder of Vancouvertownhouse.ca. According to BC Real Estate Association (BCREA) they are predicting a sales increase of two percent this year—and an increase of 6.9 percent next year “Vancouver’s housing market has continued to cool,” explains Ariane. “The number of home sales in January sunk to […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog February 22, 2019 · 2 min read Kitsilano Townhouse: Investment Alert In Kitsilano, 3-bedroom townhouses are a rare find. If you’ve been waiting for a one-of-kind investor’s opportunity, then 2372 Maple Street might be for you. On the market for the first time in 30 years, this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Kitsilano townhouse is part of an exclusive boutique development of just five townhouse suites. At […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog February 2, 2019 · 3 min read Re-examining the Biggest Vancouver Real Estate Changes of 2018 As a real estate agent in Vancouver, Ariane Benjamin has focused on the townhouse and condo market for the last 15 years. 2018 proved to be an interesting time in real estate, a stark contrast to the previous three years where it seemed like the competition for housing would never end. In examining […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog January 24, 2019 · 4 min read Tips for Reducing Townhouse Clutter If you live in a townhouse, you already know that it doesn’t take much before your home looks cluttered. For those who have resolved to maintain a neater, more organized townhouse in their 2019 resolutions, we’ve compiled some helpful tips to get you started! According to organizing wizard Marie Kondo, people should let go of […]
Real Estate Market Statistics January 2, 2019 · 3 min read Top 5 Vancouver Real Estate Stories for 2018 What a year it’s been in the Vancouver real estate industry. The correction of the housing market wiped out pockets of equity in the Westside—and that was only one of the big things that happened of 2018. In no particular order, here are the top 5 real estate stories of 2015. Vancouver Real Estate Sales Slump […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog December 18, 2018 · 2 min read Vancouver Housing Prices Won’t Implode According to Two Surveys Will Vancouver housing prices drop in 2019? Not so, according to two new surveys. While housing sales plunged almost 42.5% in November compared to just a month earlier, speculators say housing prices won’t face a significant drop in 2019. Two surveys, the Royal Lepage Market Survey Forecast and the RE/MAX 2019 Housing Market Outlook, show optimistic outcomes […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog December 6, 2018 · 2 min read Soft Landing Predicted for Vancouver Real Estate Market The roller coaster seems to be slowing down. As a real estate agent who specializes in townhouse sales, Ariane Benjamin, like so many others, has been keeping a close eye on Vancouver’s housing market. In 2018, the local government introduced higher interest rates and tougher regulations to slow runaway property values that had more than […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog November 13, 2018 · 3 min read Vancouver Townhouse: Fall Design Pick-Me-Ups As a realtor and owner of vancouvertownhouse.ca, Ariane Benjamin understands that one of the reasons people move is because they can get bored with the same old environment. “Moving is a way to shake up your routine. It puts you in a fresh environment and allows you to reorganize your life. It’s an exciting time. […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog October 22, 2018 · 3 min read Vancouver Real Estate Trends: The Reason Behind the Housing Shift As a townhouse realtor, Ariane Benjamin, like so many industry professionals, has vigilantly tracked real estate trends related to townhouses in Vancouver since the start of 2018. Vancouver’s record breaking real estate prices and rapidly inflating market has dominated public discussion for years. And in the wake of decreasing affordability, it was a pivotal topic for many candidates […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog October 18, 2018 · 3 min read Housing Demand VS. The Price Decline in the Vancouver Market If you haven’t noticed the reversal in Vancouver’s real estate market, you haven’t been paying attention. A while ago, the prospect of a drop in Vancouver’s housing market seemed almost unthinkable. But for the past two months, sales have been declining, even if benchmark prices haven’t dropped much. According to the Real Estate Board of […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog September 27, 2018 · 3 min read Bathroom Remodelling Tips for Townhouses and Other Properties When it comes to townhouses in Vancouver, or indeed anywhere else, homeowners always wonder about how to protect and grow their equity. One of the most important rooms in a home to think about is the bathroom. “Buyers will always scrutinize the bathroom,” says townhouse realtor Ariane Benjamin. “So, if you’re unhappy with your bathroom, […]
