Eatery: Le Comptoir – Imaginative food

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I was so excited to eat here after realizing how new and hot this place was. Little did I know that I would have a "first" here. Yes. I ate pig's heart at Le Comptoir Charcuteries et Vins. When my friend ordered the dish, I just skimmed the description; read roasted squash and figured it was a vegetarian dish. Truth is this dish was a masterpiece, with a medley of flavors and … [Read more...]

Foreclosure News: Property Repossessions Decreases in 2011

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Less owners are losing their homes, according to the latest article of the Quebec Federation of Real Estate Boards (FCIQ) That's great news considering that in 2010 there were 2224 seized in the province of Quebec. In 2011, a drop to 1140 foreclosures, this represents a 19% decrease since 2010. And looking closely at the chart, you will see that in 2009 there was a high amount of properties … [Read more...]

Top 6 tips to transform your space for staging or for living

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Are you looking for a quick and efficient way to brighten up your space and make it look its best without spending too much?  You can use these tips for staging your house for sale or for your own enjoyment. These are some tips from decorators which will make each room stand out (and make your friends jealous of your talents?) Each room has to have a ‘focal point’ or a main … [Read more...]

How’s the Market: Montreal Sales Going Strong – March 2012

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The numbers for March sales are out!. The Montreal Real Estate Board informs us of the tenth consecutive monthly increase. "MLS® sales increased by 4 per cent compared to March 2011, making March 2012 the second best month of March on record, identical to March 2007." Sales wise…. Something a little different happened with the property types. Usually it's the condo market that always has the … [Read more...]

Project AVENUE 32Condo for sale Lachine

It's been a while since we posted a video. Today, we are giving you a quick tour of Dev McGill Project: Avenue32. Yohan Robert, part of the sales team of Avenue32, guides us through the features of this lovely project in Lachine. httpvh://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSyR6xa0ge0 Avenue32 Quick Specs: 3 phase project. Each building has approximately 50 units. Condos sizes from 1 to 3 … [Read more...]

Asking Price: Comparative Market Analysis vs Municipal Assessments

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Image by Corbis The asking price of a home should reflect the current market price, which is calculated quite differently from the municipal assessment. The city evaluates properties every three years (meaning they are often behind the going market values), and they base their assessments on the property itself and its neighbourhood. To determine optimal asking price, a homeowner should get … [Read more...]

Verdun, Montreal’s Hidden Gem

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Editor's Note: Today we are happy to announce the first blog submission from Nadine, a Verdun resident and homeowner who happens to know more about verdun than anyone I've met. Recently published "Pourquoi j'adore vivre à...Verdun" at Le Message Weekend. She will be reporting news and upcoming events in the neighbourhood. Welcome Nadine! I am not a real estate agent, I am simply a … [Read more...]

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