Buy a townhouse Vancouver June 27, 2024 · 5 min read Vancouver Homes for Sales: What First-Time Buyers Need to Know Looking at homes for sale in Vancouver? First-time buyers can improve affordability with these valuable assistance programs and grants. Are you a first-time home buyer shopping in Vancouver? It can be a steep and bumpy ride. As homebuyers, we’re up against two forces beyond our control—inefficient housing supply and high listing prices. As a Vancouver […]
Buy a townhouse Vancouver May 31, 2024 · 4 min read Tips for Buying a Vancouver Townhouse in a Competitive Market When it comes to buying a townhouse in Vancouver, the competition has heated up. We’re seeing multiple offers on properties all across the city. On the plus side, gorgeous new developments are coming to market every month, with plenty of older homes and fixer-uppers at more competitive prices. Many Vancouver townhouses are in high demand, […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog November 11, 2022 · 3 min read Vancouver Weather: A Warm Welcome to Newcomers When people plan to relocate, they determine their next steps by considering a wide range of factors: the cost of living, income tax, job prospects, healthcare system, public infrastructure – the list goes on. One factor that you’ll often find high on the list for those who land here in BC is the weather. Looking […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog May 12, 2022 · 2 min read May Market Update Happy month of May! I don’t know about you, but I’ve been eagerly awaiting the coming days of warm weather and sunny skies to get outside and enjoy the beautiful place we call home! Looking at the statistics, you’ll notice that prices have started to edge down slightly in some of the markets. It’s important to […]
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 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, […]
Vancouver Townhouse Blog January 24, 2019 · 4 min read Tips for Reducing Townhouse Clutter If you live in a townhouse, you already know that it doesn’t take much before your home looks cluttered. For those who have resolved to maintain a neater, more organized townhouse in their 2019 resolutions, we’ve compiled some helpful tips to get you started! According to organizing wizard Marie Kondo, people should let go of […]
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 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 March 15, 2018 · 3 min read Vancouver Townhouse Shares Tips for Personalizing Your Home In Vancouver, townhouses tend to be tall and narrow. This can put a crimp in your decorating schemes when the time comes. But townhouse realtor Ariane Benjamin advises that there’s a very simple way to make your townhouse feel personalized and complete—look to the walls. “Wall decoration is a wonderful way to personalize a space,” […]
