Vancouver Townhouse Blog April 4, 2018 · 2 min read Vancouver Townhouse Realtor Advocates Tip Line to Report Shady Dealings As a Vancouver townhouse realtor, Ariane Benjamin knows that Vancouver has sometimes made headlines for its dubious real estate practices. However, the province is attempting to nip this in the bud with a new tip line that will allow both agents and consumers to report shady agents. The measure is meant to enforce professional standards […]
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 […]
Real Estate Market Statistics October 16, 2017 · 3 min read Vancouver Townhouse Realtor Shares Tips for Refreshing a Bathroom on a Budget As a Vancouver townhouse realtor, Ariane Benjamin knows that there are always two rooms that make a home stand out—the kitchen and the bathroom. “Updating a bathroom is about more than swapping out the towels,” says Ariane, who assists people with buying and selling through vancouvertownhouse.ca “However, most people balk at the prospect of a […]
Real Estate Market Statistics July 27, 2017 · 4 min read Townhouse Realtor Discusses Legalization of Short Term Rentals As a townhouse realtor, Ariane Benjamin knows Vancouver is facing a serious housing crunch. In mid-July, the city inched towards the legalization of short-term rentals. “There are a lot of considerations,” says Ariane, who adds there are pros and cons for everyone on both sides of the issue. “Some long-term residents are concerned about how […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog August 8, 2016 · 3 min read Vancouver Townhouse Realtor Talks Buying in a Sellers Market Buying property in Vancouver is still proving to be a challenge, according to Ariane Benjamin, a ReMax realtor who specializes in townhouses and half-duplexes. No matter how derelict, undesirable, or outright shoddy, it seems no property stays on the market for very long. Friends and family members of house hunters are now used to tales […]