Spring is Here…with Open House Weekends!

photo: Deya Bautista Spring is here! It's not warm enough to find blooming flowers, like the one in the picture, but they will soon be covering our gardens. No more heavy coats to wear, and ugly winter shoes get stored in a dark corner of our closets. For those like us who work outside, we look forward to the Restos offering outdoor spaces at lunch-time and dinner. But in real estate, … [Read more...]

St Laurent Blvd: Under the knife again.

Oh yes, once again Boulevard St. Laurent is going through major repairs. This time though, the city has put up a sign with the details of the work. Thanks, that helps a lot. Not having enough repairs done last year, the digging up started once again, this time it's Gaz Métro turn. The city intends to add a few "cosmetic changes" to the boulevard by enlarging the sidewalks (aren't those … [Read more...]

Montreal Real Estate Board Report: February 2008

Residential Resales Pick Up in February Thanks to the Condominium The Greater Montreal Real Estate Board (GMREB) indicated that property sales for all categories recorded a 3% increase in February 2008, according to MLS® system data, compared to the same period in 2007. Condominiums set the tone with an 18% increase in transactions. MLS® Residential Statistics Montréal Metropolitan … [Read more...]

Montreal Cultural Properties Advantages & Obligations

Montreal has the highest concentration of historic monuments in Canada and more than 40,000 buildings are protected under provincial or municipal legislation. These buildings represent an exceptional collective heritage that the city’s administration is dedicated to protecting and promoting in various ways. Photography: Caribb Owners of classified buildings that are recognized as … [Read more...]

Making an Offer to Purchase

Once you have found the home you would like to purchase, you need to present the vendor with an Offer to Purchase or an Agreement of Purchase and Sale. As your home is probably your biggest investment, it would be wise to work with your real estate agent and/or a lawyer/notary in preparing your offer. Remember that the Offer to Purchase or Agreement of Purchase and Sale is a legal document and … [Read more...]

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