Vancouver Townhouse Blog September 24, 2020 · 3 min read 5 Ideas to Declutter Your Vancouver Townhouse This Fall Decluttering the home is an annual ritual for many families. While some look to times like New Year or spring, the fall is a great time trim excess clutter and begin preparing for the New Year. If you’re a Vancouver townhouse owner, a judicious yearly cleanout can make storage and living spaces cleaner and more livable. With […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog August 14, 2020 · 3 min read Buying a Townhouse in Vancouver: How to Streamline the Process Purchasing a townhouse in Vancouver—or anywhere else is a big investment. Besides the time spent trying to find the perfect property, real estate is one of the biggest lifetime investments many people will make. For property virgins, the buying process, whether it’s a house, condo, or townhouse can seem mysterious and overwhelming. This is where […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog July 30, 2020 · 3 min read Keeping Your Townhouse Garden (Or Patio) Blooming! One of the best aspects of living in a Vancouver townhouse complex is the space. Roomier than a condo with fewer responsibilities than a house, many local townhouses also feature private pockets of outdoor space for barbecues, relaxation, and entertainment. This could be a patio or garden, and in some cases—both! As we come up to the […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog June 28, 2020 · 4 min read 5 Fantastic Bits of Timeless Decorating Advice to Spruce-up Your Townhouse in Vancouver Home decor can be tricky. The objective is to make the spaces where you live, work, and play more beautiful and functional. But if you’re not a pro, mistakes can happen. The purchases we come to regret are usually some combination of poor planning, rash decision making, self-doubt, and bad advice. In townhouses particularly, space […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog June 16, 2020 · 2 min read Townhouses in Vancouver: A Great Opportunity for First-time Homebuyers The CORONA-19 pandemic has posed unique challenges for Vancouver’s real estate market. However, for those ready to venture into a condo or townhouse in Vancouver, there are terrific opportunities to explore, particularly if you’re a first-time buyer. Government initiatives to bolster the market in conjunction with an incredibly affordable interest rate are a winning combination […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog March 27, 2020 · 3 min read Vancouver Townhouses: Covid-19 VS. The Real Estate Market About two weeks back, the outbreak of COVID-19 hadn’t impacted Vancouver’s real estate market, at least not in any negatively tangible way. The spring real estate market looked to be recovering. Open houses were well attended, and a few townhouses and condos had sold for over the asking price. Low supply and high demand had […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog November 27, 2019 · 3 min read Selling a Townhouse in a Balanced Market: The Art of Management and Marketing Vancouver’s real estate market has changed. No longer does listing a property result in a three-week sale, with bidders vying to pay top price. But last month, the city saw significant year-over-year growth in terms of sales. It indicated resurging interest, and left homeowners straddling a market that favours neither buyers nor sellers—the balanced market. […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog November 4, 2019 · 2 min read Could Vancouver’s Housing Return to Peak Levels? Many home sellers are wondering if Vancouver’s golden age of housing is a thing of the past. But thanks to a flurry of market activity, a new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) predicts prices could surge over the next two years. While the growth could be modest or significant, the flurry […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog October 24, 2019 · 3 min read Investment Furniture to Warm Up Your Vancouver Townhouse When it comes to furnishing your Vancouver townhouse, fashion finds are always fun, but creating a warm, sociable space means investing in pieces with lasting appeal. With the help of our professional townhouse stagers, we’ve come up with some ideas that have been popular throughout history. These easygoing treasures exude a quiet warmth. In fact, just […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog September 17, 2019 · 4 min read 5 Tips When Renovating a Townhouse Kitchen The kitchen is a focal point of the home. As a warm space where family members eat and gather, a glorious kitchen can increase the value of your townhouse and help generate interest when it’s time to sell. But while most people are good when it comes to design rules (i.e. what wood goes with […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog August 8, 2019 · 3 min read Vancouver Townhouses: Reduced Mortgage Stress Test Means Greater Buying Power If you’re planning to buy real estate in Vancouver, things just got a little bit easier. The interest rate used in Canada’s mortgage stress tests has fallen for the first time since 2016, which means it’s now slightly easier to become a homeowner. “For the first time since the government implemented new stress test rules […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog July 29, 2019 · 3 min read Creating a Pocket Garden (or Patio) for Your Vancouver Townhouse Growing season in Vancouver is well underway, but there’s still time to get your green thumb on. “One of the most attractive benefits of Vancouver townhouses is that they often feature some form of outdoor space,” says local realtor Ariane Benjamin. “Even if the square footage is compact, the right mix of plants, furniture, […]
