02 May Post-election Montreal Real Estate: Let the Games Begin!
In my 11 years of selling real estate, 2013 was the year where I witnessed the highest percentage of sellers that were selling for the purpose of leaving the province of Quebec.
Clients of all ages, ethnicities, and classes were leaving. Professionals, retirees, newlyweds, people from all walks of life were "fed up" and "getting out of here". Taxes, the cold, property values and politics were all a harsh reality, so the ROI was just not worth it anymore. According to the Montreal Gazette, a total of 28,439 people moved from the province of Quebec to another province from January to September 2013. This was the highest number of departures since the year 2000.
25 Apr Real Estate for the Dogs!
Looking for your perfect home is always a challenge, however finding one with special requirements that is specific to a particular need is another...
I’m starting to see a more popular buying trend with people not only looking for homes that are great family homes for their kids, but that also offer adequate backyards, running space and amenities that can also cater to our other beloved children… our doggies!
I joke around that I sniff out the best real estate deals in and around the Island of Montreal that is best suited for our four legged babies because of this new buying trend.
23 Mar What to expect when buying a home!
Buyer’s Information Guide For most of my blogs I’ve given information about Location, Single Women buying on their own, Investing in a condo or house etc...
07 Feb Tatiana’s top 5 no brainers for buyers
Guess what people?! It's 2014 and contrary to all those “Chicken Little” predictions of last year, the market is still sizzling hot!!
Interest rates are still at an all-time low with banks practically giving away their money and posting rates as low as 2.9% fixed for 5 years. Sales have gone up in most neighbourhoods and the prices of homes have gone up in many Montreal suburbs. Moreover, increase in supply of condos have softened that market and brought down prices, making it more affordable for buyers to get into the condo market.
31 Jan Location… Location… Location!!!
The three repeated words that seem as obvious as the word itself, Location.
The official definition based on the Merriam-Webster dictionary is “a position or site occupied or available for occupancy or marked by some distinguishing feature”. Therefore, the position of the property, in relation to the area, that has distinguishing features to buyers is what makes the location so important. When one thinks of Beaconsfield South along the Lakeshore or Westpark area in DDO, we associate it with well to-do people or families because there location has prestige and sells well because they are in high demand for wealthy professionals.
13 Dec Reasons to Work with a Local Buyer’s Broker!!!
But, did you know that since the new Real Estate Brokerage Act came into force on May 1, 2010, buyers are no longer represented in a real estate transaction when dealing directly with the listing broker.
This is one of the many reasons it is so important to have your own representation and work with a buyer’s broker when looking to purchase a property.
06 Dec DIY Home Staging
I have been selling real estate for 11 years and in that span of time, 90% of the homes that I've listed have needed "home staging" of some sort or another.
24 Nov DIY Home Sales: Why you should think twice about selling on your own
In this age of Do It Yourself home improvement and Do It Yourself decorating, the Do It Yourself home seller has found their niche. “For Sale By Owner” signs populate the real estate landscape, earning their homeowners the nickname FSBO, (pronounced Fizbo). Are you an aspiring Fizbo? Before you take the plunge into DIY real estate you need to consider the pros and cons and ask yourself some important questions.
08 Nov Do you need to be in a relationship to buy a home?
All my single ladies... All my single ladies!!! Really... who needs a relationship when you can buy your dream home on your own? I’ve met many buyers in my career and as a busy real estate broker; one of the thing I’ve always admired was the single ladies buying their dream homes on their own. I bought my first condo at 24 years old. It was my first foray into real estate. I got a two bedroom, one bath, 700 sq.ft. condo near the Plateau. It did have paper thin walls, but the location was amazing and the potential to renovate was better. It was steps from Sherbrooke Street and six blocks from the Main. It was my first big investment and when I sold it a couple years later, I made enough money to start my real estate portfolio - but I digress...
