Top 10 Real Estate Articles of 2009

This year's TOP TEN articles, from the most visited to the most commented are listed below. We've noticed a lot of advice articles and tips are getting the most visits, as opposed to the property/development posts like in the 2008 top ten list. Feel free to browse and comment. Happy reading! Buying an Income Property to Live … [Read more...]

Montreal Image: Bonsecour’s Market Door

Photo: Deya Bautista And remember, we're not supposed to take our Christmas decorations down until the January 6th. Or so I was told. The Montreal Real Estate Blog showcases outstanding images from talented local photographers.  If you’d like to submit your photography, please join our flickr pool. … [Read more...]

Find yourself a Merry Christmas: Happy Holidays!!

Merry Christmas!   Joyeux Noël!   Feliz Navidad! Best wishes from all of us, here at the blog! … [Read more...]

Eatery: Exploring Montreal Favorite Food Spots

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  A friend once told me that there were around six thousand restaurants in Montreal. At first I found it hard to believe, but then the more I looked around everywhere I went, the more convinced I was that maybe my friend was right. Still I haven't found a way to find the actual numbers of restaurants in the island. But it made me think: If I were to count all the places I’ve ever … [Read more...]

Lachine Canal in Time Magazine’s Top 10 Bike Paths

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Photo courtesy: A.J Kandy. Time magazine published their top 10 bike paths and Montreal made it to number 3 on the list. In their article they make reference to different areas surrounding the path: Atwater Market, the water front properties, the Rene Levesque park, just to mention a few. It is interesting to see the developing of this area that not too long ago was still considered a bit … [Read more...]

2009 December’s Market: Looking Good

December’s market seem to be very active this year. No need for the monthly sales stats to confirm that. Normally it is a slow month, because of the Holidays. Most people are into Christmas shopping, Christmas dinner parties, and little time to seriously visit homes. But there are still buyers calling for information and getting their finances ready for the next year - which is only a few weeks … [Read more...]

Comment of the week

Ken Buxton on RE/MAX Housing Market Outlook 2010 "Outlooks are just that …outlooks. What all buyers should do in this market before buying is be comfortable and in a position to pay 5 to 6% interest on their mortgage when they renew. Don't over extend and plan for a rate increase. If your are buying a family home and intend to live their for several years don't be too concerned with forecasts , … [Read more...]

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