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Lev Golberg: When Everyone Says the Market Is Falling
Reading Time: 2:23 min
Every week, the economic columnist answers questions about consumer decisions and personal finance.Today—about the housing market in Quebec.Question “We’ve been looking for our first country house in the suburbs of…
Lev Golberg: Five Key Mortgage Trends Every Homeowner Should Know
Reading Time: 4:4 min
Canada’s mortgage lending market has changed so much over the past few years that the rules that applied when buying a home five years ago are now largely outdated. Banks…
Lev Golberg: Expensive renovations don’t always increase property value
Reading Time: 4:11 min
Many owners are convinced: the more money invested in renovations, the more expensive the property will become. However, real estate appraisal specialists say the opposite. The cost of renovations and…
Lev Golberg: Densification in Quebec. Are single-family homes really losing value?
Reading Time: 1:9 min
In many neighbourhoods of Quebec City, residential density is actively increasing: in place of individual houses, multi-unit complexes, townhouses, and new residential projects are appearing. These changes are causing concern…
Lev Golberg: Four Myths About Buying Real Estate That It’s Time to Stop Believing
Reading Time: 3:20 min
Owning your own apartment or house has traditionally been seen as a symbol of financial success. However, in 2026, when real estate prices in Quebec have reached record levels, many…
Lev Golberg informs: how to protect your home from flooding. Tips from an insurance expert
Reading Time: 2:44 min
After a series of heavy downpours and floods that affected many areas of Quebec, experts are reminding homeowners about measures that can help reduce the risk of property damage and…