What can a homebuyer get for $500,000 across Canada right now?
I should have known better than to ask a Vancouver realtor how much half a million could get you in Lotusland these days. “It’s pretty easy,” laughed MacDonald Realty broker […]
Real estate: Essential advice for homebuyers in a seller's market!!!
It’s not called house hunting for nothing. Arm yourself with information before you make your move. Times are tough for house hunters in Montreal right now. In most parts of […]
The year Canadians learned just how resilient our housing market is
2020 could end up being a seller’s market if new listings fail to match the growth in sales It’s been a year of ups and downs for Canada’s housing markets, […]
Eastern Canadian real estate markets see big demand surge
Canadian real estate buyers are unusually busy at a time of year when no one’s selling. Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) data shows the sales to new listings ratio (SNLR) increased across […]
Happy New Year to my Clients!
Happy 2020 New Year Montreal! Dear friend you have made the past year very special and important for me. Having you around, every moment becomes special for me and I […]
6 Underrated Montreal Neighbourhoods With A Surprisingly High Quality Of Life
If you want to switch things up from downtown Montreal, check out these spots. Montreal is nothing if not diverse, and each one of our many boroughs reflects that. We […]
Everything you need to know about home ownership programs
Municipalities need revenues to pay their employees and to provide services to their citizens, and the primary source of obtaining and increasing that revenue is through property taxes. Therefore, municipalities […]
A complete worry-free guide to buying your new home
Buying a home or condo is undoubtedly one of the most stressful steps in one’s life. At GuideHabitation.ca, we have spent the last several years observing this purchase process from […]
Priced out of the Montreal market, future home-buyers look off-island
As home prices rise, off-island buyers in places like Hudson and St-Lazare have the upper hand when it comes to single-family homes. The number of homes sold in Montreal has […]
Condominium Soundproofing: When Noises Affect the Quality of Life
Condo soundproofing has greatly improved over the last 20 years. Despite that, noise is still the second most important cause of discord between owners. Survival guide . . . Jocelyne […]
Buying a house with a RRSP… Without having a RRSP
You have savings to buy your first house and you are short but not by much? Here is a strategy that allows to convert a bank loan in a RRSP and then […]
How to buy a new condo and save money
For somebody looking for a new home, these are confusing times we live in. Gone are the good old days of les habitants, when all you had to do was walk […]
Which neighborhoods in Greater Montreal are the most valuable?
When it comes time to consider buying property, choosing the right neighborhood is probably the first decision to be made… along with your budget. Ironically, the two are intrinsically linked, […]
Which advance payments are required on a condo or new home?
Reservations, preliminary contracts and deposits : what are common practices in the industry? How can you acquire the condo of your dreams without taking any useless risks? Experts have the […]
Montreal Real Estate: The Arrival of Fall Marked by a Sharp Increase in Condominium and Plex Prices
Montreal Real Estate: The Arrival of Fall Marked by a Sharp Increase in Condominium and Plex Prices L’Île-des-Sœurs, October 4, 2019 – The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers […]
How to lower the amount of taxes you pay on income properties
Everyone wants to pay less taxes! Is there anything that can be done concretely at the end of the year to soften the blow? There are major differences between owning […]
Skyscrapers in Montreal: the cityscape evolves
In Montreal, more than a dozen of residential skyscrapers will be home of hundreds of new condos. Real estate developers see Montreal as ripe for development. There is a long […]
An Exceptionally Active Month of August on Montreal’s Real Estate Market Centris Residential Sales Statistics – August 2019
An Exceptionally Active Month of August on Montreal’s Real Estate Market Centris Residential Sales Statistics – August 2019 L’Île-des-Sœurs, September 6, 2019 – The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate […]
Economic Highlights
According to the Conference Board of Canada, the proportion of Quebecers who feel that the time is right to make a major purchase, such as a property, stood at 46.4 […]
A Review of Articles on Home Ownership Measures
A Review of Articles on Home Ownership Measures In the past month, several announcements and positions, including that of the QPAREB, have been made on the subject of home ownership. […]
Higher Price Ranges: Montreal Area Widens the Gap
The growth cycle of Quebec’s real estate market has not really experienced any significant setbacks since the beginning of the millennium, despite severe economic turbulence in the United States (since […]
Province of Quebec: Factors Stimulating the Residential Market for the Remainder of 2019
In its most recent Spotlight on Housing study, Desjardins Economic Studies looks at the two factors that could stimulate Quebec’s residential real estate market by the end of 2019. Province […]
Seven out of 15 major housing markets in Canada unaffordable to average person — and good luck renting
Good morning! We’ve been hearing a lot about home affordability in this federal election, so how affordable is a home in Canada? Online real estate brokerage firm Zoocasa in a […]
Montreal’s property values enjoyed strong acceleration since 2017
Greater Montreal property values have spiked up by an average of 13.7% from 2017, according to figures released earlier this month by the municipal government. This average considerably outstripped the […]
3 Errors Often Made by First-Time Buyers …
3 Errors Often Made by First-Time Buyers The U.S. real estate website Inman recently surveyed its readers about the mistakes they made when buying their first home. Here are the […]
Choosing the Right Broker For You
Choosing the Right Broker For You You will be working as a team with your real estate broker throughout the entire process of buying or selling your home. Because service […]
5 Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen
Whether you just bought a new house or have been in your home for a long time, it’s never too late to think about organizing your kitchen more efficiently. If […]
18 Common Fees: A Cheat Sheet for Home Buyers & Sellers
18 Common Fees: A Cheat Sheet for Home Buyers & Sellers Selling or buying a home is the largest transaction most of us ever become involved in. But the actual […]
A Guide To Government Programs And Incentives For First Time Buyers – Montreal
Acquiring a home can be a challenge for young buyers, with high closing costs and legal complexities to navigate. Fortunately, Montreal offers a range incentive programs that first time buyers can […]
Is Your Montreal Airbnb Rental Legal? Regulations In Quebec And Montreal
With the growing popularity of Airbnb, several homeowners have considered generating passive income from their property, or even purchasing a rental property with the sole intention of listing it on […]
Centris; Residential Sales Statistics: February 2019
Sales, appreciation rates and active listings on Montreal Island. The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) has just released its most recent residential real estate market statistics for […]
Buyers Can Visit 70+ New Condo Projects At Quebec’s Biggest Construction Showcase
Buyers on the market for a new-dev condo should definitely mark their calendars with the “Open House Weekends” construction showcase starting on March 30. The Open House Weekends showcases 70+ […]
Downsizing 101: Tips For Moving To A Smaller Space
There are numerous reasons why homeowners are seeking out a small spaces during their hunt for a new home. Perhaps they are empty nesters looking to downsize, or maybe they’re […]
Federal budget to introduce sweeping changes regarding housing…
Among the main items in this week’s federal budget is a focus on wide-ranging changes aimed at making home buying more attainable, according to research by The Canadian Press. Finance […]
Montreal not ruling out foreign homebuyers’ tax, mayor says
Montreal mayor: ‘No need for foreign buyers’ tax yet,’ hoping for feds’ help on housing The mayor of Montreal isn’t ruling out the possibility of following Vancouver and Toronto in […]
What is a Bully Offer?
Bully Offers… You’ll hear this phrase A LOT when talking about the real estate market. The problem is not everyone knows what it means. You’ll hear: “We got a bully […]
Montreal Real Estate Forecast: Should I Buy A Duplex Or Multiplex In 2019?
What is a multiplex? Multiplexes are a popular option for Montreal investors, due to the lucrative returns they offer on your capital investment (your downpayment and purchase costs). But buying […]
Hard vs. Soft Lofts
Recently, I was speaking with a client of mine, looking through condo listings, chatting about the details & designs. I told him “if you are looking for more of a […]
Pro & Cons of Condo Living
Pro & Cons of Condo Living The majority of my life I’ve lived in detached homes or a Plex. Since 2009, Having sold many condos in the past 10yr. I’ve […]
Rouge Condo – aLouer – Rentals 2019
Click on the Link to Download the PDF list. — Cliquez sur le lien pour télécharger la liste PDF. Stunning 2 bedroom 2 bathroom condo’s in the prestigious Rouge […]
Which Montreal Neighborhoods Are Seeing A Surge in Real Estate Development?
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Vaudreuil-Dorion ranked fourth-best city in Canada to raise a family
Vaudreuil-Dorion was ranked the fourth-best city in Canada to raise children, according to MoneySense, an online Canadian personal finance and lifestyle magazine. It marks the second consecutive year that Vaudreuil-Dorion […]
Montreal Neighborhoods to Invest In – 2019
Montreal’s third quarter statistics are in, revealing market conditions that continue to surge upwards. That being said, some areas have performed better than others when it comes to value appreciation. […]
Downsizing 101: Tips for Moving to a Smaller Space
Here are some tips for moving from a large home to a smaller one: Here are numerous reasons why homeowners are seeking out a small spaces during their hunt for […]
Average CAP Rates Per Property Type: Montreal 2018-2019
CAP rate is an important metric to consider before buying any investment property. It measures the rate of return on a revenue property, based on current income and market value. […]
Montreal Overtakes Toronto and Vancouver In Real Estate Price Growth
Royal LePage’s latest survey predicts further appreciation in 2019. Montreal’s record setting price growth continued in the last quarter of 2018, and is expected to rise further in 2019, according […]
2019 New Year Resolutions For Home Sellers
Is selling your home on your to-do list this year? Selling your home on your to-do list this year?… Preparing a property for sale can be a lengthy process, but […]
Happy Holidays…
Thank you for the gift of your friendship! Best wishes for a happy new year filled with health, happiness, and spectacular success…
A Year In Review: Montreal Real Estate Market Highlights 2018
A recap of all the notable trends, events and statistics that influenced Montreal’s housing market this year. January – New mortgage regulations launched, intended to cool down overheated Canadian markets. […]
Montreal Real Estate Price Growth Expected To Surpass All Major Canadian Cities in 2019
According to a market survey by real estate company Royal LePage, Canadian home prices are expected to appreciate at a low rate in 2019. The average single family home is […]
