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...]

For Sellers: What Is Your Home Really Worth?

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It’s true that as technology advances, there are several ways to find out the approximate value of a home almost instantly. Just recently, I tried out a new feature on a website called Zoocasa, where you can enter any home address and get an on-the-spot home evaluation. Well, that was the plan. Naturally, I wanted to test the little widget with a couple of recent sales. So I entered the … [Read more...]

Home Ownership in Canada: A Chronological List of Programs for Buyers

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  1954: Introduction of the Mortgage Loan Insurance- by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 1971: Principal residences were exempted from Capital Gains in The Income Tax Act 1992: There were two programs created by the federal government. The first was the Home Buyers’ Plan (HPB) allowing buyers to withdraw up to $20,000, tax-free, from their Registered Retirement Savings … [Read more...]

Photo du Jour: Crane View Île Notre-Dame at Sunrise

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  The Montreal Real Estate Blog showcases outstanding images from montreal neighbourhoods. If you’d like to submit your photography,  please join our flickr pool or send us an email! … [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...]

Photo du Jour: Pointe à Callière

Point La Calleire Old Montreal

  Photo: Deya Bautista The Montreal Real Estate Blog showcases outstanding images from montreal neighbourhoods. If you’d like to submit your photography,  please join our flickr pool or send us an email! … [Read more...]

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