News & Updates for Vancouver Real Estate

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 […]

As a Vancouver townhouse realtor, Ariane Benjamin knows that Vancouver has sometimes made headlines for its dubious real estate practices. However, the province is attempting to nip this in the bud with a new tip line that will allow both agents and consumers to report shady agents. The measure is meant to enforce professional standards […]

As a Vancouver townhouse realtor, Ariane Benjamin knows that February typically signals the start of the spring rush. However, a variety of factors have created a maelstrom that has put the Vancouver housing market in the spotlight. “A lot of people are anxiously waiting to see how stricter mortgage requirements and higher interest rates will […]

In Vancouver, townhouses tend to be tall and narrow. This can put a crimp in your decorating schemes when the time comes. But townhouse realtor Ariane Benjamin advises that there’s a very simple way to make your townhouse feel personalized and complete—look to the walls. “Wall decoration is a wonderful way to personalize a space,” […]

In order to bring stability to the exuberantly priced Vancouver housing market, which has may people shut out, the BC NDP has launched a 30-point plan that’s broadly designed to stabilize the market while they pump 6 billion dollars into affordable housing over the next three years. “It’s a bold move, but many feel that’s […]