Seller's Guide
The Real Cost of Selling a House in Quebec
Most sellers calculate their net proceeds like this: sale price, minus the mortgage balance, minus broker …
Real Estate Insights
Market trends, buying tips, investment advice, and local neighbourhood guides for Montréal, Laval, the Laurentians & Lanaudière.
Buyer's Guide
Why Cash Buyers Win in Montreal Real Estate (And What Financed Buyers Can Do About It)
Cash buyers have a genuine advantage in real estate transactions. It is worth being precise about what that …
Real Estate 101
The Quebec Notary Process: What Every Buyer Needs to Know
One of the most common points of confusion for buyers coming to Quebec from other provinces or other countries is …
Investment
Triplex vs Condo in Montreal: How to Decide With Numbers
The question comes up constantly, and it usually expects a simple answer. There is not one. Whether a triplex or a …
Investment
Condo Fees: The Silent Killer of Real Estate Investment Returns
The condo looks affordable. The price is right. The monthly fee is $380 - manageable. Ten years later: the fee is …
Real Estate 101
Access to Homeownership: What Actually Blocks Families, and What Is Negotiable
In many cultures, homeownership is not understood as an investment category. It is understood as security: …
Financing
Everything First-Time Buyers Need to Know About Mortgages in Quebec
The mortgage process intimidates most first-time buyers. It shouldn’t. Once you understand what each piece …
Buyer's Guide
Buying Real Estate With Family Members in Quebec: What to Get in Writing
Co-purchasing real estate with family members is one of the fastest-growing trends in Greater Montreal as housing …
Finance
The 20% Down Payment Myth: Why It's Holding Buyers Back
“Save 20% before you buy. Never pay mortgage insurance.” This advice gets passed down like family …