Buying a condo in Montreal: the guide
Divided or undivided, syndicate documents, common expenses, insurance and major work: here is everything specific to co-ownership before buying a condo in Montreal.
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Buying, selling, evaluation: clear, neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood insights to decide at the right time in Montreal and on the South Shore.
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Selling in Verdun
Rented plex, townhouse or condo: selling in Verdun at the right price starts with the right comparables, a complete file and tight negotiation. Here is how to go about it.
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Renting in Montreal: tenants and landlords
Renting in Montreal, from both sides of the lease: where to look based on your lifestyle, what a lease commits you to, how to set a fair rent, screen a tenant and understand repossession and assignment.
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Selling your home in Montreal: strategy and steps
From Outremont to Hochelaga, value shifts from one neighbourhood to the next. Here is how to price, prepare, market and negotiate when selling your home in Montreal, without leaving money on the table.
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Selling in Rosemont
Valuation, preparation, occupied plexes, visits, multiple offers and the notary: the complete path to selling in Rosemont at the best price, without unpleasant surprises.
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Buying a Home in Montreal: The Buyer's Guide
Plex, condo, single-family home or townhouse: buying a home in Montreal means choosing your neighbourhood and property type, then preparing your financing. Here is the full guide, step by step.
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Selling on the Plateau-Mont-Royal
Leases, income, outdoor staircases, showings with tenants: a method for selling on the Plateau-Mont-Royal at the right price, from the first comparable to the notary's signature.
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Buying in Ahuntsic
A house with a yard, a semi or a plex near the Rivière des Prairies? Here is how to target the right part of Ahuntsic, read a property and negotiate without overpaying.
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Buying in Griffintown
Plenty of similar condos, only one right choice. Here is how to approach buying in Griffintown with method: real budget, new or resale, comparing units and a well-negotiated offer.
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Buying in Hochelaga
Original or renovated plex, existing leases, work to price out: before buying in Hochelaga, learn to read a building beyond its facade and build an offer that holds up.
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Buying in Kirkland
Homes that look alike, but not at the same price. Lot, renovations, upcoming work, location near schools: how to go about buying the right family home in Kirkland.
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Buying in LaSalle
More space for your budget without leaving the island: that is LaSalle's promise. You still need the right pocket and the right house. Our advice for buyers.
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Buying in Mount Royal
Good homes in Mount Royal sell quickly. Financing, schools, the REM, lot, style and renovations: how to be ready before the right visit and make a solid offer without needless risk.
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Buying in Outremont
Limited supply, sellers in no hurry, plexes and large residences: buying in Outremont means preparing early, reading recent sales and moving fast when the right property appears.
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Buying in Parc-Extension
Owner-occupant or investor, existing leases, real income, unit-by-unit inspection: the steps for buying in Parc-Extension a plex that holds up over the long term.
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Buying on the Plateau-Mont-Royal
Tenanted plexes, existing leases, conversion plans, staircases to inspect: what you need to know about buying on the Plateau-Mont-Royal without being outpaced or surprised.
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Buying in Rosemont
Condo, duplex or triplex? Budget, recent sales, visiting older buildings and a winning offer: everything a buyer needs to know before buying in Rosemont.
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Buying in Saint-Laurent
Newer condo, townhouse or single-family home? Commutes, value gaps between pockets, your real budget and a well-protected offer: everything to know before buying in Saint-Laurent.
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Buying in Verdun
A plex to live in and rent out, a condo near the river or a townhouse: before buying in Verdun, learn to read price gaps, leases and the conditions of a winning offer.
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Buying in Old Montreal
Heritage lofts, scarce listings, conservation rules: a clear method for buying in Old Montreal without unpleasant surprises, from pre-approval to an accepted offer.
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Buying in Ville-Marie
Living, investing or keeping a pied-à-terre downtown? Before buying in Ville-Marie, see how to choose the right tower, the right unit and build a solid offer.
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Buying in Westmount
Unique stone homes, scarce supply and some off-market sales: here is how to prepare your financing, read value and build a strong offer when buying in Westmount, without overpaying.
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Buying in Sainte-Catherine
A house with a yard or a first condo, your commute to Montreal, a lot near the river: the right moves for buying in Sainte-Catherine in a busy family market.
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Buying in Delson
Single-family or semi, budgeting after Montreal, recent sales, inspection and your offer: the guide to buying in Delson without being beaten by other buyers.
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Buying in Candiac
Quality family homes, a commuter train and steady demand: buying in Candiac takes real preparation. Budget, comparables, inspection and offer, here is the method.
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Buying in Saint-Constant
New or resale, single-family or semi? In Saint-Constant, well-priced family homes go quickly. Here's how to get your file ready and buy at a fair price.
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Buying in Saint-Philippe
A new home from a builder or an established single-family house? Contract, warranties, lot, real budget and offer: everything to check before buying in Saint-Philippe.
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Buying in La Prairie
Character home, newer house or condo: buying in La Prairie calls for a different strategy for each choice. Inspection, commute, comparables and offer, our guide.
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Buying in Châteauguay
Bungalow, family home or condo, near the water or the schools: the choice is wide. Here is how to target the right segment, read recent sales and negotiate a fair price when buying in Châteauguay.
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Buying in Mercier
Single-family home or a lot to build on? Pre-approval, comparing with Châteauguay, inspection and an offer without overpaying: the practical guide to buying in Mercier with confidence.
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Buying in Saint-Hubert
Single-family, semi or condo? In Saint-Hubert, two similar homes can be worth very different prices. Here's how to target the right pocket and make a fair offer.
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Montreal real estate market: how value shifts from one neighbourhood to the next
The Montreal real estate market is a patchwork: plexes, condos, single-family and heritage homes follow different rules. Here is what drives value and what to check first.
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Living in Ahuntsic
Living in Ahuntsic means greenery and the river without leaving Montreal. Discover the lifestyle, the homes, what to check before buying and what local buyers value in our complete guide.
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Living in Griffintown
Living in Griffintown means settling into a former industrial area turned modern condo neighbourhood on the Lachine Canal. Here is what to know before you buy, and what buyers value.
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Living in Hochelaga
Living in Hochelaga means enjoying a neighbourhood in the east of Montreal in full revival. Lifestyle, plexes and condos, what to check before buying and tips for sellers: it is all here.
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Living in Kirkland
Living in Kirkland means West Island calm, spacious homes and services close by. Here is what to know before buying in Kirkland, and what local buyers look for when they visit.
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Living in LaSalle
Living in LaSalle means the Lachine Rapids, riverbanks and large parks at your doorstep. Here is what to know before buying in LaSalle and what families look for in this borough.
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Living in Mount Royal
Living in Mount Royal means a calm garden city with parks, schools and large homes. Here is what to know before buying in Mount Royal, and what families look for when they visit.
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Living in Outremont
Large residences, manicured parks and lively avenues: discover what living in Outremont is really like, which properties you will find there and what to check before you buy.
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Living in Parc-Extension
Jean-Talon Market, the metro, the MIL campus and income plexes: find out what living in Parc-Extension is like and what to check before you buy in this central neighbourhood.
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Living on the Plateau-Mont-Royal
Outdoor staircases, La Fontaine Park, Mont-Royal Avenue: discover what living on the Plateau-Mont-Royal is really like and what to check before buying a plex or condo there.
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Living in Rosemont
Thinking about living in Rosemont? Lifestyle, plexes and condos, what to check before you buy and tips for sellers: our local guide, written by a team whose office sits in the neighbourhood.
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Living in Saint-Laurent
Considering living in Saint-Laurent? Lifestyle, transit, condos and single-family homes, what to check before buying and tips for sellers: our complete local guide to this west-central borough.
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Living in Verdun
Thinking about living in Verdun? Riverbanks, Wellington Street, plexes and condos, what to check before buying and tips for sellers: our complete guide to this riverside neighbourhood.
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Living in Old Montreal
Cobblestone streets, heritage lofts, the Old Port: everything you need to know about living in Old Montreal, buying wisely in a historic building and selling at the right price.
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Living in Ville-Marie
Metro, cultural life, condo towers with amenities: our guide to living in Ville-Marie, choosing the right building and buying or selling a condo in downtown Montreal.
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Living in Westmount
Stone residences, leafy streets, well-regarded schools: our guide to living in Westmount, buying a prestige home wisely and selling at a fair price in this demanding town.
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South Shore real estate market: what sets the towns apart and how to decide
The South Shore real estate market varies a lot from town to town. Here is what sets each one apart, why families move here and how to decide when to sell or buy.
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Living in Sainte-Catherine
Living in Sainte-Catherine means the river, parks and quiet family neighbourhoods. Here is our guide to the lifestyle, the homes on offer and how to buy or sell with confidence.
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Living in Delson
Living in Delson means small-town calm with a train link to Montreal. Here is what families and first-time buyers should know about the lifestyle, the homes and the checks to make before buying.
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Living in Candiac
Living in Candiac means choosing a planned, green and sought-after city. From lifestyle and home types to the checks to make before buying, here is our complete local guide.
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Living in Saint-Constant
Living in Saint-Constant means joining a growing family city with established neighbourhoods and new developments. Here is what to know about the lifestyle, the homes and buying there.
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Living in Saint-Philippe
Living in Saint-Philippe means choosing calm, space and newer homes close to major highways. Here's what to know before you buy in Saint-Philippe, or before you sell there.
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Living in La Prairie
Living in La Prairie blends the charm of Vieux-La Prairie, the riverfront and family neighbourhoods. Our guide to the lifestyle, the homes and how to buy or sell well.
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Living in Châteauguay
Living in Châteauguay means Lac Saint-Louis on your doorstep and every service of an established city. Our guide to the lifestyle, the homes and how to buy or sell well.
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Living in Mercier
Living in Mercier means enjoying calm and space at an accessible price, right next to Châteauguay. Here's what to know before you buy in Mercier or sell your home there.
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Living in Saint-Hubert
Living in Saint-Hubert means space and growing transit, close to Longueuil and Montreal. Here's what to know before you buy in Saint-Hubert or put your home on the market.
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How to choose a real estate broker in Montreal
What a broker really does for a seller and for a buyer, why neighbourhood expertise changes everything on the island, and the questions to ask before you hand over your project.
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Buying or selling on the South Shore: a city-by-city guide
The South Shore isn't one market but a mosaic of cities. Here's why working with a South Shore real estate broker makes the difference when buying or selling at the right price.
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What is your South Shore property really worth?
Asking price, municipal assessment, real market value: three different numbers that create confusion. We explain which one truly matters when you sell.
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First home on the South Shore: where to start?
Pre-approval, down payment, choosing your city, promise to purchase: the steps of a first purchase explained simply, to buy with confidence on the South Shore.
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Sell before you buy, or the reverse: how to decide?
The sequence of your transaction changes everything: stress, financing, price. We compare the scenarios based on your situation and your South Shore city's market.
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