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, […]
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 […]