Buying a Montreal home is an experience that comes with various emotions attached, especially if it's your first time. From feeling joyful and excited to feeling scared and apprehensive, you'll feel like you're riding an emotional rollercoaster. Since purchasing a house is probably one of (if not the) most significant investments you'll make in your life, feeling this way is entirely understandable. That's what inspired us to try to help and write this article. We've consulted Montreal real estate experts and asked for tips to help you go through this experience as stress-free as possible. And, since finances are the number one concern and worry for most buyers, in this article, we'll focus on tips that will help you save money when buying a house in Montreal. Now let's [...]

While searching for a home on the real estate market, you have all the chances to find overpriced properties. In that case, you need a bit of expertise to know how to spot and avoid them better. However, when you are a first-time homebuyer, you may lack that knowledge. As a result, we would like to help you in your quest by showing you six ways to tell if a home is overpriced. They will help you learn how to analyze a listing correctly and spot the specific signs of overpriced properties. After reading this article, you will know exactly how to stay away from deceptive homes. So, without further ado, here are the things you should look out for when searching for your new home. 1. Higher price compared [...]

If you plan to sell your home, there are some things you should do before putting up a for sale sign. They are just some simple steps that you can take to ensure you will receive offers on your property. Also, they can help you boost the appearance of your home and its value. As a result, in this article, we will go through the things you should do before putting your home on the market. And we will go over every step of the process, from repairs to staging and advertising. So, without further ado, here is what you need to do to sell your home fast and for more money.  Make the necessary repairs When selling a property, ensure that it is in excellent shape. That means it [...]

It all starts in our neocortex and thalamus; that's where imagination is conceived. We go from there. We see the outlines and envision the floor plan with great precision; the brain can go as far as evoking the smell of fresh paint in our new home. We write down our guidelines and our must-haves and crunch the budget numbers. We pick up the phone and contact our trusted real estate broker. Then we wait. For magic. After a few house tours, our inner indecisiveness kicks in as we find ourselves overwhelmed with the real estate buffet in front of us. "The one from Tuesday had the best backyard, but the one I saw yesterday had the brightest, biggest living room. And the first one had a bonus room within my [...]

Oh, it's a journey. Whether you're a first-time home buyer or made a hobby out of property investment, finding that perfect piece of land that checks all the boxes is laborious. The real estate market may be our oyster, but finding that one pearl is rare (1 in 10,000 if we're talking real oyster pearls; scientific fact). Luckily for us, the real estate market reality is not that bleak. "Seek, and you shall find" - it's all it takes. A little time and a keen eye for detail. Plus a checklist. Easy does it. Let's walk through our home inspection checklist for buyers and get you closer to saying, "I do." Home inspection 101 You're in the driveway, approaching what could be your forever home. The real estate broker awaits. [...]

Buying a home is a challenging and demanding task. There are so many things to consider. Everything requires your time and effort, from budget and location to all the paperwork. Not to mention you're probably juggling buying and selling a home at the same time! However, there is one question you should know the answer to before you start scrolling down the listings, buying old vs. new properties - which is better? Different brokers will give you different answers. Some are certain that old, established properties are a better investment. On the other hand, some say that you can't go wrong with a new one. But most will agree that it depends on your needs, wishes, and priorities. Of course, both options come with their unique advantages and downsides. In [...]