News & Updates for Vancouver Real Estate

As a real estate agent in Vancouver, Ariane Benjamin knows there have been problems tracing home ownership in BC and around the country. “Fundamentally, the Canadian tax system assumes that people are honest. As a result, there have been a few who have taken advantage of loopholes to hide property ownership behind numbered companies and […]

l According to Business in Vancouver, stricter mortgage qualification legislation continues to play a part in the real estate market across Greater Vancouver and the province as a whole. The data comes from the British Columbia Real Estate Association—and for home buyers and sellers, the market conditions are considered balanced. Home sales in Vancouver were […]

A June retrospect of real estate in Vancouver showed that while higher borrowing costs are impacting activates and prices, the market is being buoyed by factors like low unemployment, rising wages, and a healthy population growth. According to Snap Stats, a statistic service that brings simplicity and clarity to complex real estate trends, Vancouver is […]

“The team at vancouvertownhouse.ca is delighted to announce that Feedspot has distinguished our blog as one of the Best 25 Vancouver Real Estate Bloggers in 2018,” says Vancouver Townhouse realtor Ariane Benjamin. Winners of the 25 Best Vancouver Real Estate Blogs for 2018 were selected from thousands of candidates in Feedspot’s index using search and […]

Vancouver real estate agent Ariane Benjamin has been carefully watching the market ever since the new housing rules came into effect. As a realtor who specializes in townhouses, the effects of the higher lending rates in tandem with tougher mortgage rules, taxes, and restrictions have been immediate and impactful. “Mortgage amounts and lending have become […]

From sleek Vancouver townhouses to stylish chateaus, the bedroom is one of the most significant spaces in the home. While it doesn’t get the love afforded to kitchens and bathrooms, for many family members it is a reprieve—a place for solitude and rest. To inspire homeowners, a recent article on Houzz featured a showcase of […]

When it comes to real estate, Vancouver has been in the news—a lot. But while the price tag per square foot on high end detached homes has certainly slid, trends assessing Vancouver’s townhouse and condo market show stability. According to the Knight Frank Prime Global Cities Index, which monitors price growth of the top five […]

The empty homes tax has been controversial, but earlier this month, Mayor Gregor Robertson announced that the tax will generate an estimated $30 million for affordable housing in Vancouver. Property owners who do not rent empty houses are subject to the tax, which will contribute to Vancouver’s affordable housing fund. According to Robertson, the highest […]

The heightened demand for townhouses in Vancouver saw prices soar to record levels last month. Year over year, the cost of townhouses in Vancouver has grown 16.3% to reach a staggering average of $966,221. “It’s extravagant compared to the rest of the country,” says Ariane Benjamin, a Vancouver townhouse realtor. “As a beautiful and desirable […]

Vancouver’s housing market may have softened, but sometimes it’s hard to tell. Earlier this month a modest Vancouver bungalow made headlines when it sold for $1.325 million. “It’s not what you’d expect in a market where many of the stories seem to focus on caution and speculation,” says Vancouver Townhouse realtor Ariane Benjamin. “Still, it’s […]