As a renter or landlord in Quebec, you must understand the laws and regulations regarding lease renewals and rent increases. That's why we've consulted Quebec real estate experts, and here's everything you should know about Quebec rental board rules for lease renewals and increases to help you navigate this complex process.
At the height of the pandemic, any time of the year was favorable to sell. But now that the market is stabilizing, once again timing is an important factor. So it is essential to note that selling your property in the spring can bring you both a higher selling price and a faster sale.
Two experts see a positive trend for the months ahead by Katia Samson, real estate broker, and Mathieu Alexandre-Poupart, mortgage broker ________________________ After 27 years as real estate broker, Katia Samson has seen a lot of ups and downs in the market. And things are looking up for 2023, she says. “The real estate market has been quite strong since the beginning of the year,” she said. “This is evidenced by multiple offers on several properties and short sale delays.” And she sees no sign of a slowing in the future. She bases this on low inventory, and no noticeable decrease in values and sale prices so far. If the offer/demand ratio remains the same, [...]
Are you looking to sell your home in 2023 and wondering if right now is the best time of the year to list your property for sale? During the pandemic's peak, we’ve witnessed a drastic change in the real estate market’s seasonal patterns. The demand for properties was so high that virtually any time was a great time to list your property for sale. Now, the housing market is settling down, and the timing is, once again, becoming an essential consideration for anyone looking to sell. Certain trends and patterns, however, normally do persist throughout the year. One of them is that selling your property in late spring and early summer can net you a [...]
Home maintenance when selling is necessary. If you don't know what you should do and where to start, we are here to help.
Let's face it, we all dream of owning a home. You no longer have to comply with all your landlord's restrictions. Thus, you can make it your own. But buying real estate is not cheap. Particularly when you're single and have no one to help with those mortgage payments. That's probably why, in the past, only single-career men could afford it. However, times have changed. Nowadays, more and more single women are purchasing homes. And this is great. After all, you work just as hard and deserve something of your own. Still, buying a home is a big decision. Thus, you have to be sure before placing an offer. Plus, a question always arises: should [...]
Fall is right around the corner, and we couldn’t be happier. It is the time of the year when the real estate market usually explodes with activity. Therefore, if you are considering selling your home, now is the perfect time to start preparing it for the big moment. However, cleaning it, however thoroughly you do it, might not be enough. In fact, if you want to make your home stand out to buyers, you might need to use some clever design ideas, and we have plenty of them. Follow our lead, and your potential buyers will have your house on their minds long after seeing it. Not to mention that your competitors won’t stand a [...]
Spring is just around the corner, and it’s the best time to start cleaning your home. Not to mention that spring cleaning is also a great way to prepare a house for sale. Most of all, because you have the best chance of selling it in the months ahead. But before you call a real estate broker, make sure that your house is ready for the market. So, here are some great spring cleaning tips for selling your home that you can use right away. They will help you sell your home faster and for a higher price. Declutter and organize If you don’t know what the first thing that you need to do before [...]
Katia Samson Real Estate Group is very proud to announce its new partnership with the RE/MAX L’ESPACE agency, located in the heart of Montréal. “We will continue to provide the same ultra-personalized service to our clients, which we are known for, while being affiliated with the RE/MAX Group,” says Katia Samson, President and Founder of Katia Samson Real Estate Group. RE/MAX is the most important local and worldwide real estate banner, and the one with the largest number of international transactions. In Quebec, most property sales are completed with RE/MAX, which boasts an impressive market share and a very large group of real estate brokers. In addition, in the Greater Montreal area transactions with RE/MAX [...]
