At Royal LePage, our REALTORS® hard work and achievements are well recognized through an established awards and recognition program. Every year, in Montreal and every major cities across Canada, top performing Royal LePage real estate agents are recognized for their outstanding sales and customer service performance.   President Gold Behrooz Davani received the president gold award...

Often referred to as real estate brokers, realtors, or real estate agents, it is undeniable that you might need one at some point or another. That said, there is always the same question that comes back in the minds of future home hunters: how to know if you found a good real estate agent ? Let’s find out together with our 5 tips on how to know you have the top Montreal real estate broker. Tip #1. You...

Royal bank of Canada has reiterated its forecast of an 8% decline in home prices , and warned of a depression that is likely to last well into 2023. In its latest earnings call, the bank pointed to the reintroduction of mobility restrictions brought about by the resurgence in COVID-19 infections. Graeme Hepworth, chief risk officer at RBC, said that the negative effects on the economy grow larger...

Looking to buy a house in Canada? Before applying for a mortgage pre-approval, you should check your credit score in order to ensure you can be approved for a mortgage in the first place. The bottom line is, the lower your credit score is, the more consequences you're likely to experience. This is why, even if it may take longer than expected, you may want to hold off on buying a house until your low...

Here are some key factors to help buyers decide what is best for them. The advantages and disadvantages of buying a condo Condo developments are more popular than ever before, specifically in Toronto and Vancouver. Every year, more and more people are flocking to highrises and new developments whether it be for investment purposes (last year it was reported that 40 per cent of condos in Toronto and...

  Rate-My-Agent.com has announced the top real estate agents in Montreal for 2019. The review site compiled and published a list of top 10 Montreal agents based on ratings and reviews received during the past year. Behrooz Davani has been selected by consumers as the Best Real Estate Agent in Montreal for the second year in a row. Unlike other agent ranking sites, agents can’t pay to...

  The public thinks Realtors sell houses and condos. They’re wrong. A new home salesperson sells houses and condos. But the wants and needs of the new home salesperson are in direct conflict with the buyer’s. As a real esate agent, your wants and needs are perfectly aligned with your buyer. In every case, whether you are working with a buyer or seller, new or used, your role as an agent is...

  To know when to sell your property isn’t an easy decision to come to. While some Real estate experts say it’s a great time to take advantage of the next stage in the property cycle, others think that we are yet to feel the full force of Covid on the market. Of course, no-one wants to purchase a new property,  to see it decrease in value and then have to wait for prices to rise...

How much you pay upfront could expand your options and save you money. One of the most important parts of your home purchase is your down payment. Whether you diligently save for a few years, borrow money from family, or use your RRSP, maximizing your down payment will save you money on your mortgage and give you more choice. Here’s everything you need to know about mortgage down payments in...

  A recent survey by BMO says 57 per cent of homeowners are planning to opt for a fixed-rate mortgage. Of those who are still trying to decide what type of mortgage to arrange, more than 30 per cent say COVID-19 has made them more likely to gravitate towards a fixed-rate mortgage. Only eight per cent are more likely to go with a variable rate mortgage as a result of the pandemic. For...