News & Updates for Vancouver Real Estate

    As a real estate agent in Vancouver, Ariane Benjamin has focused on the townhouse and condo market for the last 15 years. 2018 proved to be an interesting time in real estate, a stark contrast to the previous three years where it seemed like the competition for housing would never end. In examining […]

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 […]

What a year it’s been in the Vancouver real estate industry. The correction of the housing market wiped out pockets of equity in the Westside—and that was only one of the big things that happened of 2018. In no particular order, here are the top 5 real estate stories of 2015. Vancouver Real Estate Sales Slump […]

Will Vancouver housing prices drop in 2019? Not so, according to two new surveys. While housing sales plunged almost 42.5% in November compared to just a month earlier, speculators say housing prices won’t face a significant drop in 2019. Two surveys, the Royal Lepage Market Survey Forecast and the RE/MAX 2019 Housing Market Outlook, show optimistic outcomes […]

The roller coaster seems to be slowing down. As a real estate agent who specializes in townhouse sales, Ariane Benjamin, like so many others, has been keeping a close eye on Vancouver’s housing market. In 2018, the local government introduced higher interest rates and tougher regulations to slow runaway property values that had more than […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]