Real estate
“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…
HOW MUCH DO YOU NEED TO EARN TO BUY A HOME IN CANADA — AND WHY THAT NUMBER IS SCARY
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The average home price in 2026 is nearly $700,000. To afford such a purchase, you need an income that most Canadians simply don’t haveMore and more Canadians aged 20 to…
CONDO RENTAL: A LEASE WITH A HIDDEN CATCH
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Quebec’s condominium rental market is experiencing a real boom. According to the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), at the end of 2025, 21.9% of condominiums in the Montreal metropolitan…
Real Estate: BUY AT ANY PRICE!
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Quebec’s competitive real estate market is pushing more and more buyers into deals without a legal warranty. According to the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB), in 2025,…