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...

House for sale in Montreal 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...

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 drive to the Victoria...

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...

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 45.7...