Vancouver Townhouse Blog April 14, 2017 · 2 min read Demand for Condos and Townhouses Remains Strong in Vancouver “According to Business in Vancouver, March has seen the highest level of housing starts on the market in decades,” says Ariane Benjamin, Realtor at https://vancouvertownhouse.ca/. “This is great news, as there are plenty of people looking for homes right now.” The data from the Canada Housing and Mortgage Corporation (CHMC) was released April 10th. According […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog April 4, 2017 · 3 min read Townhouse Bedrooms: 5 Fabulous Ideas to Beautify Tiny Boudoirs “Giving a townhouse bedroom a luxe look doesn’t have to be an expensive affair,” says Ariane Benjamin, realtor at vancouvertownhouse.ca. “In fact, investing in pricey furniture probably won’t work in modest spaces that can rapidly become cramped. In townhouses, the real trick to creating a beautiful bedroom is to think creatively—and strategically.” It’s important to […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog March 27, 2017 · 2 min read Staging Townhouses to Sell “At vancouvertownhouse.ca, we include home staging as a complimentary service for every townhouse that we list. It’s a feature our clients love, because they see real results, especially if they’ve sold without staging in the past,” says Realtor Ariane Benjamin. With 13 years of experience in Vancouver’s townhouse market, both Ariane and her team have […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog March 13, 2017 · 2 min read Surging Sales of Townhomes and Condos Push Up Pricing “For townhome owners wondering if it’s a good time to sell, market trends have been resoundingly positive,” says Ariane Benjamin, realtor at vancouvertownhouse.ca. “According to the latest figures from the Greater Vancouver Real Estate Board (GVREB), surging sales in townhouses and condos have been pushing up prices across the board, making it a great […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog February 23, 2017 · 2 min read First Time Homebuyers Spark Bidding War “Townhouses and condos have become hot sellers, thanks to the low-interest loan program introduced by the BC Government to help first-time homebuyers,” says Ariane Benjamin, realtor at vancouvertownhouse.ca. While the foreign buyer’s tax put a temporary chill on Vancouver’s hot real estate market, it looks like things could be warming up again—but this time it’s […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog February 17, 2017 · 2 min read Townhouse Accent: The Decorative Ledge A recent article from http://www.houzz.com has a perfect solution for townhouse accents—the clever ledge, the unsung hero of home design! “While a shelf is a horizontal piece affixed to a wall, a ledge may be built out of the wall like a ridge (framed into the wall and finished), built on top of a half […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog February 8, 2017 · 2 min read Silicon Implants Could Boost Vancouver’s Housing Market Home sales in Metro Vancouver last month dropped almost 40 percent year over year with single family detached homes hardest hit. Real Estate Board President Dan Morrison has called it a “lukewarm” start to year, with sales down 39.5 percent from those recorded in January 2016. However, townhome and condominium markets have remained active—and a […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog January 27, 2017 · 4 min read Space Saving Tips for the Townhouse Kitchen Townhouses can have generous kitchens, but if you’ve downsized from a big house, then finding a place to put everything is probably a struggle you know all too well. With fewer cabinets and limited counter space, it may take some creativity to really utilize what you have. Fortunately, we’ve got five great ideas to make […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog January 11, 2017 · 4 min read 5 tips to make your townhouse a place of joy and comfort in 2017 Resolve to Love Your Townhouse in the New Year Townhouses are cozy abodes. If you’re looking for some ideas to increase the happiness you feel at home, you’re at the right place. With a new calendar on the wall and new resolutions in your head, the New Year is a great time to consider how […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog January 2, 2017 · 3 min read Half Duplex vs. Townhouse Duplexes and townhouses share some beguiling similarities. They are both multi-family complexes and more affordable compared to detached houses. But while townhouse are shared by more than one neighbour, half duplexes will be shared by just one other tenant or family. “The best way to think of a half duplex is two homes under one […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog December 22, 2016 · 2 min read Interest-Free Loans of up to $37,500 for First Time Homebuyers Last week, B.C. Premier Christy Clark announced a new interest-free loan to help first-time homebuyers cover as much as half of their down payment. The subject of Vancouver’s housing market has been a matter of intense scrutiny in the last few months. The purpose of the B.C. Home Owner Mortgage and Equity Partnership program is […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog December 15, 2016 · 2 min read Keeping Your Townhouse Mould-Free Mould is a potential nuisance in any home, but townhouse owners have to be particularly diligent. Any place that’s damp and unventilated is a potential mould-breeding zone—and townhouse bathrooms can be especially prone, particularly if they are frequently used for bathing without adequate time to dry. “It’s rare for townhouses to have windows in the […]
