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Quebec: bidding wars and the dream of owning a home
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In January 2026, every third real estate transaction in the Quebec City region closed above the asking price. Young people want to buy housing — but the market isn’t playing…
Quebec real estate market: prices rising, buyers lining up
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February 2026 brought new records to the province’s housing market—and new worries for those dreaming of owning a home.Quebec continues to surprise. While economists cautiously talk about the real estate…
Montreal’s Housing Market: A Lull Before the Next Storm
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The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is sounding the alarm: the apparent improvement in Montreal’s housing market may prove temporary. In a new housing affordability report, the agency warns…
“The rules of the game have simply changed. And the one who understands them wins”
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Last week a young couple came to me with eyes shining and one question: “Is it even realistic to buy a home in Montreal right now?” I understood their skepticism.…
Buying a Home in Greater Montreal in 2026: What Salary Do You Really Need?
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Seriously thinking about owning a home in Greater Montreal? Before you start touring houses or falling in love with a condo, ask yourself the main question: do you actually have…
MORTGAGE AT RISK: WHAT TO DO IF THE BANK REFUSES TO RENEW
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More than a million Canadian homeowners will renew their mortgages this year — at rates that would have been unthinkable just a few years ago. For some, the bank may…