Real estate
Quebec Court Legalizes Sellers’ Right to Control Inspectors When Selling Homes
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In a ruling on December 18, Judge Étienne Parent dismissed a lawsuit by Inspro against broker Denis Desjardins, affirming the right of real estate sellers to require buyers to choose…
Canada’s Housing Market in 2026: Cautious Optimism Amid Uncertainty
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The issues of housing affordability, ongoing economic uncertainty, and continued trade tensions with the U.S. mean that the Canadian real estate market is unlikely to see a sharp revival in…
The rental housing market in Montreal has weakened slightly, but rents continue to rise
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The rental housing market in Montreal is showing the first signs of weakening: the vacancy rate has increased, yet rising rents continue to make housing unaffordable for thousands of low-income…
Housing Affordability in Canada Improves: Prices Stabilize, Market Revives
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After four years of uncertainty — high rates, political dramas, and trade wars — the Canadian real estate market is on a steady path to recovery. Home prices have stabilized…
Housing prices on the island of Montreal have fallen for the first time since the beginning of 2023
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The last time a decrease in home prices on the island of Montreal was recorded was at the beginning of 2023. At that time, a sharp rise in loan rates,…
The trade war that has alarmed homebuyers and undermined the real estate market shows no signs of ending
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One of the major economic news stories of the year for Canada seems set to drag on into 2026: the trade war that has alarmed homebuyers and undermined real estate…