The real estate market has been ideal for sellers for over a year now. More buyers are vying for a smaller number of properties for sale, creating a very hot market for those interested in selling.

We know the real estate market is under pressure, with properties selling above asking and sellers receiving multiple offers.This has led to a debate on transparency: should the amount of offers be disclosed during real estate transactions?

Since spring 2020, competition among buyers has been so fierce that overbidding is now the trend throughout the province. This, higher selling prices and faster selling times are all influenced by market conditions, never by whether a property is sold with or without an agent.

Buying a house involves a number of costs. Some are one-time expenses, while others are recurring and will need to be factored into your yearly, if not monthly, budget.

Real estate had a spectacular year in 2020 and the market frenzy hasn’t cooled down yet in 2021. Prices are rising, selling times are revving up and over-market bids are turning heads! But why is all this activity happening while Quebec is in the midst of a pandemic?

You’ll need several documents during the process of selling your property, be it to give potential buyers information or to finalize the transaction at the notary’s office. Here are 6 documents you should have on hand.

New homeowners often focus on redecorating as their first step toward settling in. But it’s important to start paying attention to energy efficiency as soon as you move in, so you can start enjoying the benefits immediately.

When a property in Quebec sells, the buyer must pay the real property transfer tax, better known as the “welcome tax.”

Pressure is rising in Quebec’s real estate market and shows no signs of letting up. The latest government restrictions had no impact on activity and the real estate boom seems to be ramping up as Quebec’s moving date, July 1st, approaches.