Since 2020, all residential property types gained in value, but single-family homes were most affected, experiencing a price hike of 41% on average in the province. It’s a good time to rank the cities in Quebec that experienced the strongest growth since then.

Interest rates, especially those related to mortgage financing, vary based on the economic context and financial market events. After rates stayed at historically low levels during the pandemic, increases are inevitable. Here are some explanations, the consequences for you and what you can do. 

At the last provincial budget of 2022–23, Finance Minister Éric Girard proposed Bill 5 as a means of regaining control of the market.It includes two significant amendments to the Real Estate Brokerage Act.

The most recent quarter is confirming the trends that had been observed previously: a growing inventory of properties, decreasing selling prices and less overbidding. Here’s our snapshot of the 3rd quarter of 2022 and our forecasts for the future in the Quebec market: The Real Estate Minute.

Presented by DuProprio, the Open House Weekends for Fall 2022, which will take place October 15–16 and October 22–23, from 1 to 5 p.m., will offer visitors a range of discovery activities in about 50 residential sales or rental offices in the Great Montreal.

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, DuProprio was pleased to offer five prizes worth more than $26,500 each as part of its biggest contest ever: “Sell to Win with DuProprio.”

The second quarter of 2022 marked a turning point in trends prevailing in the province since 2020. To prepare for what the market has in store for the rest of the year, let’s have a look at the statistical data from April to June 2022 in this Real Estate Minute.

Although the real estate market has recently shown signs of slowing, it is still very favourable to sellers. Let’s have a look at the market statistics, focusing on the data from June 2022 compared to the same month in 2019.

Let’s go back to the basics and define the terms used when discussing real estate statistics. This short guide will help you better understand the trends being reported on in our articles in The Real Estate Minute.

Twenty-five years ago, DuProprio’s colourful little house first appeared on “For sale by owner” signs and in the real estate industry. With pride in the road travelled, it is now time for us to revamp our image and, more importantly, reaffirm our commitment.

Planning renovations to sell your home, upgrade it or make it more energy efficient? You could be eligible for grants from the provincial or federal government. Here’s an updated list as of spring 2022.

Last year’s trends continued during the 1st quarter of 2022, with a marked increase in property prices, the fastest selling times yet, and a still small inventory. The Real Estate Minute takes stock of the market in Quebec and analyzes the statistics for the 1st quarter of 2022.

When spring comes to Quebec, the snow melts, multicoloured tulips bloom and the terrasses reopen. There’s nothing quite like the joy in the air on those first warm days! So it’s not surprising that plans to buy a property, which had stayed on ice all winter, also reappear in the spring.

With the right strategy, a buyer can realistically acquire their dream property in 2023. The key to a successful purchase, is get ready, get interested and be persistent!

You’ve decided that 2023 is the year you’re putting your home up for sale. After the overheated market of the last few years, a new reality means that homeowners must revise some selling strategies.

Selling has never been easier but buying is a whole other story. To give you a clearer view of the situation, here’s the Quebec Real Estate Pulse for the 4th quarter of 2021.

For months now, the real estate market has been booming due to a combination of a high demand from buyers and a low inventory of available properties.

Are you looking to take advantage of the hot housing market by selling your home? Did you just buy a new place that you want to update to your taste? Take the opportunity to renovate and make it even more attractive – if selling, it’ll help you get the best price possible!

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?

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.

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?

The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the busiest ever in Quebec real estate. The roller-coaster ride of constantly changing COVID-19 health measures didn’t dampen buyers’ interest. As a result, several key market indicators went through the roof.

The year 2020 was an exceptional one for real estate. So, early this year, the whole industry waited anxiously to hear how it would be impacted by the stricter health measures announced for January 6. It was with relief that we learned that all activities for the purposes of a real estate transactio

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.

André Delisle of Québec City sold his Sainte-Foy home early this summer, celebrating his fifth sale with the help of DuProprio’s services. The sale was marked by the COVID-19 pandemic, but also his participation in our advertising campaign in the months that followed.

Several months have passed, each similar to the last, since the resumption of real estate activities in May. Even the second wave of COVID-19 infections and several Quebec regions being declared red zones do not seem to have shaken property sellers’ and buyers' confidence.

Most experts had predicted that things would get very busy this summer after weeks of lockdown in the spring that caused a standstill in the real estate market.

DuProprio is celebrating two new legal victories against the real estate brokerage industry this year. The recent court cases pitting DuProprio against the QPAREB and the OACIQ are the third and fourth wins for our company, in three different legal proceedings.

The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) has tightened the eligibility criteria for its mortgage loan insurance. The restrictions are an attempt to reduce housing-related debt and prevent problems for certain Canadian households should house prices fall significantly.

For most Quebecers, their home is their most important financial asset. In addition to the emotional value attached to a home, most people also invest a great deal of time and money into it.

Are you looking to buy your first home but can’t find anything on the market that meets your needs and fits your budget? The First-Time Home Buyer Incentive, launched by the Canadian government on September 2, 2019, was created to help people like you achieve their dream.

The real estate sector has grown exponentially in last few months. With the number of sold properties consistently exceeding the number of new listings, inventory is at its lowest level for both houses and condos.

When it comes time to buy or sell a property, buyers and sellers wonder if they’re in a seller’s market or a buyer’s market. The answer provides a good indication of how to proceed with their real estate project.

It all started in Lévis, Quebec, in 1997, when 21-year-old Nicolas Bouchard founded DuProprio. Armed with a cell phone and a computer, he had no doubt that his service to help homeowners sell without a broker would revolutionize the real estate industry.

Buying or selling a home is a wonderful venture, but it requires a little help along the way. There are several industry professionals who will help make sure your real estate project is a success.

When the real estate market becomes exceptionally strong very quickly, observers may become concerned that a real estate bubble phenomenon is occurring. But what exactly does that mean?

The Rental section of our website has been revamped and we’re very proud of the results! We have also optimized the search tool to make it easier and more enjoyable for potential tenants to find what they are looking for. See how you can take advantage of this exceptional visibility!

Parti Québécois member Carole Poirier is reported as saying that “DuProprio does not provide comprehensive consumer protection” and that the Real Estate Brokerage Act (REBA) needs to be reviewed to rectify this.

We’ve known for many years that Quebecers are naturally turning to DuProprio.com when looking for a property. But now we know that our site is the most liked real estate site in Quebec!

Boosted by a very active market in 2018, DuProprio has set a new record by helping 20,850 Quebec homeowners sell their property. This is an 8% increase1 over 2017.

The brokerage industry has long said that people are better protected when they sell with a real estate broker rather than directly to a buyer. But this isn’t true.