Right now in Montreal, there are a lot of properties for sale. We are going to share our top tips for you on how to get the most out of the deal, whether you are the buyer or the seller.   - Choose an agent you feel comfortable with   Choosing a realtor can be hard as most realtors are good and have done the necessary real estate agents course and have the certification. We would suggest you...

It's no easy feat to purchase or sell a house, and it's one of the biggest investments. It is also important to find a real estate agent who has expertise in leading you through the procedure. There is no lack of real estate competing for the job through online advertisements, greeting cards, and bumper stickers. However, with so many experts, you can feel overwhelmed in choosing the right real estate...

Selling your home yourself may seem like a way to save paying a real estate agent’s standard commission. So, would acting as your own seller be worth these savings? These 8 reasons may have you reconsider.   Experienced brokers have generally been burned by people selling their own homes because these sellers did not pay the full agreed commission or they skipped on paying it at all. As the...

What determines a condo’s fees?   Condo fees are similar costs you would incur if you owned a home, but they’re shared by the entire condominium building.   The condo does all of the landscaping, and then all the owners pay a portion of the cost. It’s a small fraction of what you’d pay for a house. This covers the salaries of anybody employed by the condo.   The cost you pay per...

Save Money Go to your bank and open a savings account if you don't already have one. Then begin to put 10-15% of your paycheck on your account. Saving money enables you to begin a rainy-day fund, not because you have to clean your tapestries or don't have enough money to pay the bills that month but in case anything fails at home. Improve your Credit Score The lower your credit value, the higher the rate...

Why Griffintown?   Location, location, location…   Griffintown is near the action.   It borders Notre Dame (N), the Lachine Canal (S), the Bonaventure Expressway (E) and George-Vanier Boulevard (W).   Residents could walk to the two largest work centres of Montreal: the Downtown Core (15-20 minutes) and the Old Port (10-20 minutes).   Griffintown is within a 5 minute...

Ah, the credit rating. One of the most important financial lifelines you can have and that can make the difference between approval or rejection of various credit products.   While a high credit rating is definitely not the only thing you need to get ahead in life, especially when you're a homeowner, it's always a good idea to keep a watchful eye on it. A question that many potential property buyers...

  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 Royal...

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 the...