Top 10 Real Estate Articles of 2008

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It was a busy year for the Montreal Real Estate Blog. While some months were more active than others, we still managed to post 153 articles, counting this one. From there, we've created great affiliations; new contributors joined the blog, adding a new dimension, various topics and an extra (and more needed) language to our articles. Then again, if it wasn't for our loyal readers we would not be … [Read more...]

Montreal Market Forecast 2009 – CMHC

Montreal Listing Trends 2009

In 2009 the Montreal Real Estate market will become gradually more balanced, according to the CMHC 2009 market forecast. Given that sales will fall and listings will rise, the market will ease slightly over the coming year. Average resale prices will continue to increase, but more slowly than in recent years. A higher proportion of condominium sales will take place in the suburbs and in the … [Read more...]

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

Photo Credit: Krisdecurtis The Montreal Real Estate Blog wishes you: Merry Christmas!   Joyeux Noël!   Feliz Navidad! Warm wishes for you and your family. May Santa bring you everything you asked for...even lower interest rates. In this holiday season, it's time to eat, drink and be merry. (Easy on the egg nog!) … [Read more...]

Square Benny: Green Condo Development in NDG.

An Environmentally friendly construction. Photo Source: McGill Immobilier When we think about green, we imagine trees, open air and nature. The words green development will make us envision a home community surrounded by gardens and trees, but we also think about eco-friendly housing: energy efficiency, recovered (recycled} construction materials, and all this we thought to be the way that … [Read more...]

Où sont passés les documents importants?

Les documents sur les titres, la situation et les dépenses de votre immeuble seront obligatoires lors de la vente, ils seront demandés par le notaire et les agents immobiliers qui doivent avoir des copies de ces documents à leurs dossiers. Première étape: faites le GRAND MÉNAGE de vos papiers. Fouillez la maison et le bureau de fond en comble. Vous les trouverez souvent dans une boîte ou … [Read more...]

Montreal Real Estate Prices Up, Sales Down

market sales nov 2007-2008

Last month’s MLS® residential sales in the Montréal Metropolitan Area decreased by 31 per cent compared to November 2007. A 6% decrease in year-to-date sales compared to the same period last year, according to the Greater Montréal Real Estate Board (GMREB). While sales have decreased, single-family home median prices are up by 6% year-to-date. “Montréal’s real estate market has done … [Read more...]

Real Estate Market News: Morning Edition

Housing sales fall sharply in Canada: MLS [CBC News] "The number of homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service dropped to 27,743 units in November — the lowest level recorded since January 2001, the Canadian Real Estate Association said Monday." Fed Cuts to ~0% and Prints Money [Canadian Mortgage Trends] "Many think they're getting ready for another rate cut on January 20. If so, that … [Read more...]

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