There is a big problem with the home inspection industry that many buyers don’t know about: pretty much anyone can call themselves a “home inspector” in Quebec. BRIANA TOMKINSON, SPECIAL TO THE MONTREAL GAZETTE Updated: December 6, 2019 A pre-sale inspection by a professional promises home buyers peace of mind that they aren’t moving into a money pit. But there is a big problem with the...
2019
If you’ve been putting off buying a house in the last year or so, you now could be paying tens of thousands more for the same type of property. BRIANA TOMKINSON, SPECIAL TO THE MONTREAL GAZETTE Updated: October 14, 2019 If you’re thinking of getting into the market to buy a house, you should know: Waiting could cost you. Prices in Montreal have been rising steadily during the past few years,...
Buying your first home is one of life’s biggest decisions. It can also be one of the most stressful. Knowing what types of mortgages are available can help you make the right decision. Below we take a look at fixed- and variable-rates, and determine which option is best for first-time homebuyers. Fixed mortgage rate A fixed mortgage gives you a predetermined rate of interest for a set period of time....
Prospective sellers likely to spend less than 2.5% of a home’s value on home improvement. TORONTO, JUNE 28, 2018 – According to a cross-Canada survey of over 750 Royal LePage real estate experts, a kitchen renovation is the clear upgrade of choice with the potential to boost a property’s value by more than 12.5 per cent. Both ranking second, a finished basement or a new bathroom has the...
Royal LePage Forecasts Healthy Price Appreciation for Luxury Real Estate in Greater Montreal Area Luxury condominium sales outpace luxury detached house sales in the GMA. The Greater Montreal Area’s luxury property market showed continued momentum in both prices and sales mirroring its healthy economy and overall real estate market. The median price of a luxury house rose 5.4 per cent to...
The top 10 Montreal real estate agents for 2018 were announced last month by Rate-My-Agent.com.