Vancouver Townhouse Blog September 20, 2018 · 2 min read More Townhouses in Vancouver Coming to Grandview-Woodland and Cambie Corridor In Vancouver, the benchmark price of a single detached home remained at $1.6 million, despite changing market conditions. Unsurprisingly, this is still beyond the reach of most families, especially those looking to enter the market for the first time. While townhouses in Vancouver certainly present a more affordable option, there just aren’t that many available. […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog September 12, 2018 · 3 min read Vancouver Townhouses: Tips for Decluttering Before a Move At Vancouver Townhouses, we know that moving from one home to the next can be very tedious and overwhelming. You’re not just moving your clothing and a few kitchen items, but your kitchen, pantry, storage locker, and everything in your bedrooms into a moving truck. You need to have a plan on how to start […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog August 29, 2018 · 2 min read What’s Happening with Townhouses in Vancouver Right Now? With increased mortgage rates and stricter lending requirements, buyers and sellers in Vancouver have adopted a wait-and-see approach that has led home sales to tumble to their lowest level in 18 years, according to data from the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board. With the availability of condos, houses, and townhouses in Vancouver up 32 percent […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog August 22, 2018 · 3 min read Hiring an Interior Designer for Your Townhouse “When it comes to a townhouse—or any property at all—interior designers bring a lot of value by helping homeowners beautify and accentuate the best features of their home,” explains realtor Ariane Benjamin, who helps people buy and sell townhouses in Vancouver. While most homeowners certainly know what they like, managing the details to achieve a […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog August 10, 2018 · 2 min read Watch Out Home Tax Evaders, the Government is Coming As a real estate agent in Vancouver, Ariane Benjamin knows there have been problems tracing home ownership in BC and around the country. “Fundamentally, the Canadian tax system assumes that people are honest. As a result, there have been a few who have taken advantage of loopholes to hide property ownership behind numbered companies and […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog August 7, 2018 · 2 min read Home Sales Sag, High End Homes See Price Dip l According to Business in Vancouver, stricter mortgage qualification legislation continues to play a part in the real estate market across Greater Vancouver and the province as a whole. The data comes from the British Columbia Real Estate Association—and for home buyers and sellers, the market conditions are considered balanced. Home sales in Vancouver were […]
Real Estate Market Statistics July 12, 2018 · 2 min read A Snapshot of Real Estate in Vancouver from May to June A June retrospect of real estate in Vancouver showed that while higher borrowing costs are impacting activates and prices, the market is being buoyed by factors like low unemployment, rising wages, and a healthy population growth. According to Snap Stats, a statistic service that brings simplicity and clarity to complex real estate trends, Vancouver is […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog June 22, 2018 · 2 min read Vancouver Townhouse Blog Distinguished as One of 25 Vancouver Real Estate Blogs and Websites to Follow In 2018 “The team at vancouvertownhouse.ca is delighted to announce that Feedspot has distinguished our blog as one of the Best 25 Vancouver Real Estate Bloggers in 2018,” says Vancouver Townhouse realtor Ariane Benjamin. Winners of the 25 Best Vancouver Real Estate Blogs for 2018 were selected from thousands of candidates in Feedspot’s index using search and […]
Real Estate Market Statistics June 14, 2018 · 2 min read Vancouver Real Estate: Detached Housing Prices Tumble, Townhouses Stay Strong Vancouver real estate agent Ariane Benjamin has been carefully watching the market ever since the new housing rules came into effect. As a realtor who specializes in townhouses, the effects of the higher lending rates in tandem with tougher mortgage rules, taxes, and restrictions have been immediate and impactful. “Mortgage amounts and lending have become […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog May 31, 2018 · 2 min read Bedroom Inspiration from Vancouver Townhouse From sleek Vancouver townhouses to stylish chateaus, the bedroom is one of the most significant spaces in the home. While it doesn’t get the love afforded to kitchens and bathrooms, for many family members it is a reprieve—a place for solitude and rest. To inspire homeowners, a recent article on Houzz featured a showcase of […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog May 15, 2018 · 2 min read Assessing Vancouver’s Townhouse Market in May When it comes to real estate, Vancouver has been in the news—a lot. But while the price tag per square foot on high end detached homes has certainly slid, trends assessing Vancouver’s townhouse and condo market show stability. According to the Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index, which monitors price growth of the top five […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog May 3, 2018 · 2 min read Empty Homes Tax Projected to Pull in $30m The empty homes tax has been controversial, but earlier this month, Mayor Gregor Robertson announced that the tax will generate an estimated $30 million for affordable housing in Vancouver. Property owners who do not rent empty houses are subject to the tax, which will contribute to Vancouver’s affordable housing fund. According to Robertson, the highest […]
