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Seller adviceJanuary 21, 2026

Greater Montreal Real Estate: 2026 Forecasts and Opportunities.

Montreal is expected to see moderate growth in 2026, but with two distinct markets: highly competitive single-family homes, and more negotiable condos due to higher inventory.

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Seller adviceJanuary 20, 2026

REM in Ville Mont-Royal: What’s the Real Impact on Real Estate and the Neighborhood’s Evolution?

The REM in Ville Mont-Royal should support property values and improve mobility, while also driving a gradual urban evolution. A positive lever, provided you understand the nuances and long-term effects.

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Buyer adviceJanuary 20, 2026

2026 Kitchens: Craftsmanship, Sustainability, and Technology

In 2026, the kitchen becomes more vibrant: a return to authentic materials, organic colors, discreet technology, multifunctional spaces built around a large island, sustainability, and scenographic lighting.

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Seller adviceDecember 4, 2025

Where Do Ahuntsic’s Single-Family Home Buyers Come From?

Ahuntsic’s buyers come mainly from the neighbourhood itself, from neighbouring central areas such as Villeray, Rosemont and the Plateau, and from the North Shore. The market is primarily local, family-oriented and little influenced by international buyers.

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Seller adviceDecember 3, 2025

Contesting Your Municipal Assessment in Montreal: Is Your House Overvalued?

Your municipal assessment may be too high. Find out how to check your property’s real value, legally contest your assessment roll entry and reduce your taxes in Montreal. Free analysis.

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Buyer adviceNovember 6, 2025

How to Negotiate a Lower Price on a Property in Quebec: How Far Can You Go?

How far can you negotiate a property’s price without losing your credibility? Market analysis, seller psychology, realistic margins, valuation tools and concrete strategies for making a smart offer that gets respected.

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Buyer adviceSeptember 15, 2025

Buying a Condo in Montreal Now: 3 Neighbourhoods of Opportunity (Griffintown, LaSalle, Nuns’ Island)

Montreal’s condo market is rebalancing: more listings, less pressure. Where and how to negotiate smartly (Griffintown, LaSalle, Nuns’ Island) using comparables, DOM and concessions.

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Buyer adviceSeptember 3, 2025

Going green in Ahuntsic: what impact on your property value… and your taxes?

Ahuntsic's green shift is improving quality of life through bike paths, trees and safer spaces. The result: property values are climbing… but so are property taxes, a direct reflection of this new appeal.

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Seller adviceSeptember 3, 2025

Montreal Real Estate Market Analysis: Outlook for Fall 2025

Montreal’s housing market in 2025 remains strong, with record prices, rising inventory, and shifting absorption rates. Will balance hold as interest rates change?

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Buyer adviceSeptember 3, 2025

Divide… To Better Inhabit

Renovation and interior design: should you open up spaces or preserve partitions? Finding the right balance between light, comfort, and ambiance is the key to giving your home true personality.

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Buyer adviceSeptember 3, 2025

How to limit the effects of seasonal cycles

Buying or selling a home in Montréal: each season offers opportunities… discover how to make the most of them to maximize your real estate transaction.

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Seller adviceSeptember 3, 2025

The seasonality of residential real estate: Is there really a better time to buy or sell?

Discover how seasonal cycles shape Montréal’s real estate market… and when buying or selling can truly make a difference.

More analyses will be published as the team's real expertise grows.

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