News & Updates for Vancouver Real Estate

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. […]

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 […]