Vancouver Townhouse Blog December 1, 2016 · 3 min read Small Bathroom Tips for a Townhouse “Townhouse bathrooms can be a challenge when it comes to creating cool spaces,” says Ariane Benjamin, realtor at vancouvertownhouse.ca. “A discreet first floor powder room is a great convenience, but people often neglect these spaces because they don’t understand how it’s possible to visually and physically maximize the space.” Thankfully, a new article on Houzz […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog November 23, 2016 · 4 min read Buying a Townhouse: 10 Important Questions It’s happening. You’ve finally zeroed in on the townhouse of your dreams. From the extra high ceilings and gas fireplace to the stainless steel appliances and cute first-floor powder room, everything is just perfect. So what’s left? “Buying a townhouse is a lot like purchasing any other home, although there are some specific questions you’ll […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog November 16, 2016 · 2 min read Empty Homes Tax Approved An empty-homes tax of 1% has been approved by the City of Vancouver. It’s a move calculated to correct a market where housing is often treated as a commodity in a city that’s in short supply. Empty Homes Tax Comes With a Cost Patrice Impey, general manager of the city’s financial services group, says set up […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog November 8, 2016 · 2 min read Entryway Design for the Modern Townhouse Townhouses often have limited space when it comes to the entryway. In many cases this drop point for bags, boots, and coats can make any attempt at creative design feel like a lost cause, but that’s when you need it most, advises Vancouver townhouse relator Ariane Benjamin. Getting Creative with Townhouse Entries A traditional entryway […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog November 1, 2016 · 2 min read Townhouses and Shared Spaces Remain a Hot Commodity in Vancouver Housing sales and prices may be dropping, but last week News1130 reported that Vancouver remains the top Canadian real estate market to watch in 2017. Millennials Fuel Townhouse and Property Market According to Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2017, a report jointly released by PwC Canada and the Urban Land Institute, Millennials are playing a […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog October 26, 2016 · 2 min read Homeowners Tax Rules to Change Own a townhouse, condo, or any other sort of residence? There are tax changes coming you need to know about. To address loopholes in the tax system, Finance Minister Bill Morneau has introduced changes to ensure everyone pays their fair share. Don’t Owe Homeowners Tax The announcement was made earlier this month. However, these changes […]
Real Estate Market Statistics October 18, 2016 · 2 min read Pottery Power: Sprucing Up Small Spaces “Townhouse decoration can be a challenge,” admits Ariane Benjamin, real estate agent at Vancouver Townhouse. “When you’re working in small spaces, it’s easy to go from stark to cluttered.” In townhomes, accessorizing is often key, and a recent article on Houzz proposes the perfect style solution for small spaces—pottery! “Pottery has played an artistic as […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog October 12, 2016 · 2 min read It’s a Seller’s Market for Townhomes Townhomes are an in-between market, a solution for people who like to have the feel of independent living with the security a strata brings. Since the foreign buyer’s tax was implemented, everyone has been speculating about the impact on Vancouver’s runaway real estate market. According to CBC News, one of the impacts has been a […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog October 4, 2016 · 3 min read Townhouse Decorating: How to Make Small Living Rooms Look Large Townhouse decorating is key to creating an attractive living room. This is a space no one wants to skimp on since it tends to be a hub for the whole family. By looking at limited space as a creative design challenge, you can create a beautiful, family-friendly room that will catch the eye of prospective […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog September 26, 2016 · 2 min read Roof Repairs and Gutter Cleaning Roof repairs are one of the most costly aspects of home ownership. That’s why when it comes to home purchases, the roof is one of the first areas clients want inspected, according to Ariane Benjamin, realtor at vancouvertownhouse.ca. “The Autumn is a spectacular season for many people in Vancouver, and a personal favourite, but it’s […]
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 […]
