Featured December 15, 2023 · 3 min read Vancouver Townhouse: Renting Vs Buying in 2024 If you’re in the market for a townhouse in Vancouver, when best time to buy? Like many would-be homeowners, you’re not alone if you struggle to answer this. Whether it’s a condo, single home, or townhouse in Vancouver, high prices mean that even small changes can have a significant financial impact, especially with rising costs of […]
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 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 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 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 March 26, 2018 · 3 min read Vancouver Townhouses and Condos Defy Detached Home Slump As a Vancouver townhouse realtor, Ariane Benjamin knows that February typically signals the start of the spring rush. However, a variety of factors have created a maelstrom that has put the Vancouver housing market in the spotlight. “A lot of people are anxiously waiting to see how stricter mortgage requirements and higher interest rates will […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog January 24, 2018 · 2 min read Condos and Townhouses in Vancouver Make City Living Tenable According to Vancouver townhouse realtor Ariane Benjamin, almost 75% of single-family homes in Vancouver are now assessed at over $1 million. “As more people try to get into a detached home, the million dollar price tag on detached homes is spreading further and further outside of Vancouver Proper,” says Ariane. “Housing is now almost as […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog November 20, 2017 · 4 min read Market Trends for Vancouver Townhouses (and Condos!) Last Month Did you know 30% of all homes listed in Vancouver sold last month? According to Vancouver townhouses relator Ariane Benjamin, total active listings (properties for sale) continue to trend at 10 year lows. “Not many people are listing townhouses and condos,” says Ariane. “And that’s limiting sales and pushing prices higher. As a realtor who focusses on […]
Real Estate Market Statistics October 12, 2017 · 3 min read Vancouver Townhouses: Townhouse Selling Stats for September Demand for Vancouver townhouses and condos is still on an upward trend. As a specialized townhouse realtor in Vancouver, Ariane Benjamin tracks the market so she can offer the best advice to people buying and selling townhouses. Here is a synopsis of last month’s performance for Vancouver Eastside & Westside, Downtown and North Vancouver. […]
Real Estate Market Statistics October 2, 2017 · 2 min read Vancouver Townhouse: What’s the Average Size of a Mortgage in Vancouver? Vancouver townhouses, condos, and houses—oh my! There’s no doubt that real estate is expensive in this lovely city. And there’s no doubt you already realize this. But have you ever wondered just what the average mortgage looks like? According to a TransUnion report released in August, for the first quarter of 2017, the average size […]
Real Estate Market Statistics September 13, 2017 · 1 min read Real Estate Gets a Boost from Vancouver Townhouses and Condos According to the latest numbers from betterdwelling.com, Vancouver real estate prices continued to climb in August. Most of this was attributed to greater demand for Vancouver townhouses and condos combines with a declining inventory. “This is the first time since March 2017 that inventory declined while sales increased,” the article pointed out. Benchmark prices are generally up […]
