News & Updates for Vancouver Real Estate

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. […]

At Vancouver Townhouses, we know that moving from one home to the next can be very tedious and overwhelming. You’re not just moving your clothing and a few kitchen items, but your kitchen, pantry, storage locker, and everything in your bedrooms into a moving truck. You need to have a plan on how to start […]

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 […]

“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 […]

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 […]