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Switching Real Estate Broker in Quebec: What You Need to Know
Right of withdrawal, termination, possible costs, non-terminable contract: what the OACIQ says about switching broker when your home isn't selling.
Policy Rate Rises to 2.5% on October 28, 2026: What the Increase Changes (and Doesn't) for Your Mortgage
The Bank of Canada raised its policy rate by 0.25 percentage points to 2.5% on October 28, 2026. Fixed rate, variable rate, renewal: what the increase affects, what does not move, and five questions to ask your lender.
Town of Mount Royal in Q3 2026: Houses Are Scarce While Condo Supply Grows
In Q3 2026, 41 properties sold in the Town of Mount Royal (-16%). Fewer single-family homes are for sale, more condos are: what that means for a seller or a buyer.
Buying in Outremont in 2026: Median Prices, Time on Market and Budget by Property Type
In Outremont, the median price of a single-family home is $2,299,200 and that of a condo is $776,875 (Centris, last four quarters). Here is how to read these figures before making an offer.
Montérégie in Q3 2026: Supply Up 22%, Median Prices Still Edging Higher
In Montérégie, 3,851 properties sold in Q3 2026 (-10%) while active supply jumps 22%. What these regional figures say, and do not say, to a seller or a buyer.
Plex in Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie: Median Price, Time to Sell and the Q3 2026 Picture
In Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, the median price of a plex is $950,000 in Q3 2026, sold in 39 days on average. What the Centris figures show, for a buyer and for a seller.
Pre-Purchase Inspection: What to Do After the Report (Negotiate, Deadlines, Withdraw)
Clause 8.1, notice to the seller within four days, the Amendments form and RBQ-certified inspectors: your options after the inspection, according to the OACIQ.
Home Staging: Preparing Your Home for Sale in Montreal, Room by Room
Declutter, depersonalize, repair, light it up: the home staging steps, room by room, and what staging does not replace, before you list your property.
2026 Rent Increases and the TAL's New Method: What It Means for a Montreal Plex
A 3.1% base percentage, adjustments for taxes, insurance and major work, strict notice deadlines: what duplex and triplex buyers and owners need to know.
Certificate of Location in Quebec: What It Is, When to Renew It and What It Costs
Contents, the 10-year rule, changes that require a new certificate and the 2026 suggested fee: what sellers and buyers need to know, according to Quebec's land surveyors.
Mortgage Renewal: How to Compare, Negotiate and Avoid Penalties
The 21-day statement, shopping around, switching lenders and prepayment penalties: how to prepare for your mortgage renewal, according to the FCAC.
Municipal Assessment vs Market Value: Why They Differ in Montreal
The 2026-2028 roll reflects the market as of July 1, 2024. What each value measures, why the gap can be large and when to request a review.
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