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Everyone knows that some markets favour buyers, some markets favour sellers and some markets favour no one at all! The truth be told however, A lot of people tend to get confused about what the different types of real estate markets really are and how it affects them. To make it clear, there are only […]

Interest rates are currently high by design. They need to be. Inflation in Canada peaked at 8.1% earlier this summer. By August, we reduced it to 7%, but the target remains 2%. The elevated cost of lending has a cooling effect on the economy; by increasing the cost of borrowing, disposable income & confidence is […]

As you may have noticed, The Quebec real estate market is shifting. With rising interest rates, more and more homes coming up for sale and insecurity for the future, sales have slowed in almost every neighbourhood and a strong decrease in sale price average is being seen across the board, as much as 16% in […]

NO ONE LIKES TAXES, and no one looks forward to being the bearer of bad news, but it’s our job to prepare you for what’s around the corner. Begin to budget for the upcoming tax increase in January, a tip from your neighbourly real estate brokers. The property assessment roll is drawn up every three […]

The focal point of any home is and most probably always will be the kitchen! The last two years have seen a definite revamp on some trends happening in the cabinet world and we wanted to take you through our four favourite new trends! Remember that your kitchen is not only a renovation to make […]

Taking care of your home throughout the year is essential as an experienced home owner or a novice! This time of year is particularly important due to the change in temperatures. With cold weather and tons of rain coming our way in the next few months, it is important to winterize your home and make […]

You’ve got funds available for an investment and hoping to take advantage of an honest market correction? Let’s discuss two popular types of revenue properties: the plex (duplex, triplex, four plex, etc.) and the condo. — FINANCING: A secondary property (both condo & plex) will generally require a 20% down payment. Want to live as […]

Every homeowner’s worst nightmare is having issues with their foundation/french drain at home. I can almost bet that “your french drain is not working, we need to change it” is amongst the scariest sentences a homeowner can hear. Truth is, every home has its set of issues and in Quebec especially, foundation cracks/movement are very […]

A common misconception in real estate is that spring/summer is always the best time to sell a home. Well today, we are going to debunk that theory and give you six great reasons to sell your home in the fall! 1. Less Competition With the majority of Canadians opting to list their home between February […]

If you are a homeowner and you decide to enter the market, you’re faced with a difficult question, “Do you buy your next home before selling, or vice-versa? We get asked this question all the time. Each situation is unique, and several factors need to be looked at to determine the answer of that question. […]