News & Updates for Vancouver Real Estate

Home decor can be tricky. The objective is to make the spaces where you live, work, and play more beautiful and functional. But if you’re not a pro, mistakes can happen. The purchases we come to regret are usually some combination of poor planning, rash decision making, self-doubt, and bad advice. In townhouses particularly, space […]

The CORONA-19 pandemic has posed unique challenges for Vancouver’s real estate market. However, for those ready to venture into a condo or townhouse in Vancouver, there are terrific opportunities to explore, particularly if you’re a first-time buyer. Government initiatives to bolster the market in conjunction with an incredibly affordable interest rate are a winning combination […]

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’s real estate market has changed. No longer does listing a property result in a three-week sale, with bidders vying to pay top price. But last month, the city saw significant year-over-year growth in terms of sales. It indicated resurging interest, and left homeowners straddling a market that favours neither buyers nor sellers—the balanced market. […]

Many home sellers are wondering if Vancouver’s golden age of housing is a thing of the past. But thanks to a flurry of market activity, a new report from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) predicts prices could surge over the next two years. While the growth could be modest or significant, the flurry […]

When it comes to furnishing your Vancouver townhouse, fashion finds are always fun, but creating a warm, sociable space means investing in pieces with lasting appeal. With the help of our professional townhouse stagers, we’ve come up with some ideas that have been popular throughout history. These easygoing treasures exude a quiet warmth. In fact, just […]

  According to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, it looks like Vancouver’s housing market has hit rock bottom and while recovery is expected, it’s going to be slow. The forecast, released September 25th, predicts that Vancouver’s million-dollar home market will undergo a gradual recovery. According to the brokerage, there signs that the market is already on […]

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 […]

  In an uncertain housing market, July’s numbers came in like a breath of fresh air. “Metro Vancouver saw a bump in housing sales as pricing continue to stabilize,” said Vancouver Townhouse Realtor Ariane Benjamin. According to the latest data from the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV), while sales are still 7.8% below […]

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 […]