VIDEO: Micro Condos – Radio Canada Documentary

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On the topic of Micro Condos in Canada and the United States, Radio Canada made a documentary covering the different condo markets in the cosmopolitan cities of Montreal Vancouver and San Francisco. It shows us the differences between our (montreal) micro-condos and what they have to offer in space and layout in comparison to the ones in San Francisco, for example. A snapshot of the … [Read more...]

Under Renovation: Building on Ave Des Pins and St Laurent

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Finally, the burned down building over at St Laurent and Ave de Pins it's beings getting restored. It's been a few years since the building was shut-down due to a fire and without any signs of future renovations. It remained abandoned for the longest time. Doors closed, windows boarded up. You would think that being located at such a great corner [ St Laurence and Des Pins], someone will … [Read more...]

Montreal French Super Hospital CHUM Keeps On Growing

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Last time I wrote about CHUM, the site was being prepared for the new building. The old structure was being demolished. Now, look at it all grown up. In a matter of just..what? 20+ months, this project went from (its previous building) being demolished, having the foundation done in the summer of 2010, then to this (see image below) And now, what you see here is the building facing Viger/st … [Read more...]

On Montreal Ritz Carlton, Condos and Diamonds

Remember the Ritz Carlton closing in the summer of 2008? Two weeks ago it was announced that the Project - estimated for 150 millions, with 130 rooms and 48 luxury apartments, will be delivering by December 2011 or January 2012. And, get this: More than HALF of the units are already sold AND the majority of buyers are QUEBECERS. The Ritz’s CEO expected less local buyers. And I admit, I … [Read more...]

How to Protect Yourself When Buying New Construction

Following up with the article: New Condo Building Collapsing. Another great article by William Marsden from the Gazette, on how to protect yourself when buying new construction. The tips are quite interesting, I will add my own comments between the square brackets [ ] The New Home Guarantee covers new condos that are part of small, one-to-fourstorey condo buildings. Highrise condo buildings are … [Read more...]

Interesting: Développements McGill Family Investment Program

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I came across this great new program for young buyers in Old Montreal, specifically for students (and their parents) wanting to purchase a condo with low downpayment. Développements McGill created a new Family Investment Program that offers a fantastic purchase options. Here are the details: “We have formed an partnership with the Royal Bank (RBC) to enable families with children aged over 18 … [Read more...]

Checking up on Swatow: Chinatown’s Newest Development

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Photo: Deya Bautista We were due to give you an update on the latest (and best looking) chinatown construction. So, here you have it: The all new and completely finished Swatow Plaza. Looking sharp, looking proud. It even looks sexy, if that can be possible for a building. There is only one tenant moved in, and so far it looks like the rest of the building is pretty much empty. Not sure what … [Read more...]

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