Regroupement Trisomie 21, based in Montreal is a local organization helping families with children with Down Syndrome. Visit their website to learn more about their incredible work!
The Miriam Foundation, based in Montreal is a local organization that does exceptional work helping families with children with autism. Please visit their website to learn more about their incredible work!
Light A Dream is an exceptional organization supporting young adults with autism and other intellectual disabilities with career training and vocational opportunities. Light A Dream, through the use of both classroom training and hands on experience in a variety of job placements, creates a safe and secure sense of community for the students, enhancing their self esteem, work, social and leadership skills.
CTV recently did a segment on the wonderful and important work of this special foundation!
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Ronald Mcdonald House Montreal
The Ronald McDonald House Montreal is a temporary home away from home for out-of-town (more than 55 km) families of children with critical illnesses who must travel to Montreal for medical treatments. Our vision is to offer children the possibility of having their parents near them during their treatment or hospitalization. For $10 per night, families can access a warm and secure home where they can find comfort and support during this difficult and stressful time.
Visit their website to learn more about the important work they do!
Logifem provides accommodation and support to women and children experiencing homelessness in Montreal. They have a primary residence where each woman has her own room, meals are provided and Intervention Workers are available 24 hours a day. They also have transitional apartments in the community where women, both with and without children, can stay for up to three years. They’ve been able to help thousands of women and children move on from incredibly difficult situations related to issues such as conjugal violence, mental health problems, financial difficulties, isolation and difficulties parenting.
When you support Logifem you are supporting a whole community.
Watch the video and learn more about what they do!
SPCA MONTREAL’S was founded in Montreal in 1869, the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals was the first animal-welfare organization in Canada. The SPCA is the largest animal-protection organization in Quebec, speaking on behalf of animals wherever there is ignorance, or cruelty. Their mission consists of protecting animals from neglect, abuse and exploitation; representing their interests and ensuring their well-being; and last but not least, raising public awareness and helping develop compassion for all sentient beings.
Visit their website to learn more about the important work they do!
Camp Emergo, is the first summer camp for autistic people in Québec, which was set up by parents of the Association des enfants autistiques du Québec (today, the Fédération québécoise de l’autisme). It’s mission is to offer respite services to families living with autistic people or people having pervasive developmental disorders by welcoming them in a safe and stimulating outdoor environment adapted to their needs, thus encouraging them to maintain and develop their capabilities. To learn more about the incredible work this organization does, visit the foundations website!
Code Life: The Montreal General Hospital Foundation’s Mission is to Provide Vital Support for Vital Care through Training, Technology and Research. Code Life is their pledge to protect, heal, extend, and save life by means of leading-edge medical research and care. The Montreal General Hospital (MGH), the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) and more broadly, within the McGill academic health network, work in close partnerships with donors and collaborators to raise awareness and foster excellence in vital care to all patients, present and future.
Visit their website to learn more about the foundation and their awesome work!
Kids Help Phone is Canada’s only free, anonymous and bilingual professional counselling, information and volunteer support service for young people. They are available 24/7 by phone, Live Chat, and the Always There chat app.
Visit their website to learn more about the important work they do!
Rainbow Railroad was founded in 2006 to provide an additional solution to address the global refugee crisis, to which LGBTQI persons are uniquely vulnerable. Rainbow Railroad provides support to LGBTQI individuals
seeking safety with airfare and financial support that facilitates departure, travel, arrival and referral for settlement. Beyond direct financial assistance, Rainbow Railroad provides information, resources and advice for
asylum claimants.
Visit their website to learn more about the important work they do!
SHARE THE WARMTH’S mission is to awaken hopes and dreams in the South-West of Montréal and Verdun community through excellence in programming that fosters the overall development and success of youth, increases access to food security and health for all, and offers work training programs. We are inspired by a vision of a vibrant community where all members reach their full potential and achieve their dreams. We promote member involvement in all aspects of the organization and innovative and efficient use of our resources, especially the building in which we offer our programs. Our mission is lived out in schools, with youth and in the community by providing food, school supplies, scholarships and tutoring, music for youth, a food bank, a fruit and vegetable market, a community Boutique and lunches, work and volunteering programs and more. At our core is the belief that together, we can fight hunger and poverty.
There values are generosity and reciprocity, accountability and responsibility, creativity, openness, inclusion and respect.
Visit their website to learn more about the important work they do!
Fondation JM Canada – Jeunesses Musicales Canada
The JM Canada Foundation, established on November 16, 1984, is a charitable organization dedicated to raising, creating, and administering funds to support JM Canada’s mission of fostering the discovery of classical music among young audiences and advancing the careers of young Canadian classical musicians on the national stage. With a vision to work synergistically with JM Canada, the Foundation aims to act as a financial catalyst, helping sustain their artistic endeavors and develop new projects. The Foundation aspires to be a key reference in supporting the next generation of Canadian classical musicians in their career development. Guided by values of transparency, accountability, and commitment, the Foundation ensures responsible management of its mission, while actively supporting both JM Canada and young musicians. Through its leadership, the Foundation continues to shine within the Quebec and Canadian cultural communities.
Visit their website to learn more about the important work they do!
The Old Brewery Mission is an incredible organization based here in Montreal that is trying to end homelessness! Some frightening statistics you may not know according to The Old Brewery Mission
RAVEN’s vision is a country that embraces the ancestral laws of Indigenous Peoples and their equitable access to the justice system within a thriving natural habitat. Their mission is to raise legal defence funds to assist First Nations who enforce their rights and title to protect their traditional territories. The environmental challenges that face many First Nations in Canada are really challenges for the entire world. Fundamentally, we believe these are issues of human rights and climate change – we are seeking environmental justice for all.
The Montreal Heart Institute Foundation supports one of Montreal’s most prescious resources, The Montreal Heart Institute. This hospital is specialized and dedicated to the development of cardiology, and is affiliated with the Université de Montréal. The hospital is a provincial, national, and international leader in healthcare, prevention, research and teaching in the area of cardiovascular disease.
Visit their website to learn more about the important work they do!
Welcome Hall Mission founded in 1892 provides support to the homeless, young single mothers, families and at-risk youth. Their mulititude of programs transform the lives of struggling Montrealers every day, providing them with nourishing meals, education, employment classes, recovery, and community. Supporting Welcome Mission Hall helps them to lend a hand to anyone that needs it!
Visit their website to learn more about the important work they do!
ABOUT WATER FIRST
Water First Education & Training Inc. is one of the top charitable organizations in Canada addressing water challenges in Indigenous communities through education, training and meaningful collaboration.
Founded in 2009 to bring drinking water resources to rural schools in Uganda, we provided training on the operations and maintenance of the water and sanitation systems we installed. Water First began working with Indigenous communities in Canada in 2012, after being challenged and inspired on numerous occasions about why we weren’t working with communities here in Canada experiencing water challenges.
Our projects with Indigenous communities were initially small but grew quickly. Within a few years, our collaborations accounted for nearly 90% of program resources. Water First dedicated itself exclusively to working with Indigenous communities in 2016. We focus on technical skills training in the fields of both drinking water and environmental water, as well as water science education for Indigenous youth.
Visit their website to learn more about the important work they do!
Toujours Ensemble
At Toujours ensemble, they are passionate about helping young people succeed. For over 45 years, we have been helping young people aged 6 to 17 in Verdun-Île-des-Sœurs reach their full potential through a continuum of programs and services focused on academic, family, economic and social support.
Each year, Toujours Ensemble welcomes an average of 600 young people aged 6 to 17. Through our continuum of integrated services, they offer them a caring and personalized support approach. They work to build a social safety net, a network of people and resources that ensure every child has a real chance to succeed.
Visit their website to learn more about the important work they do!
The Montreal Real Estate Market Outlook for 2026 The Montreal Real Estate Market Outlook for 2026 is quite complicated as it’s necessary to take a deeper dive into the numbers to get an actual understanding of what’s going on. Here’s an infographic and a podcast that get’s into greater details...
The Latest in Real Estate Evaluation & How’s the Montreal Market The Latest in Real Estate Evaluation & How’s the Montreal Market: Listen to the latest podcast episode Canadian housing market update: Home sales activity is rising, but prices...
Greater Montreal Residential Real Estate Market: Q2 2025 Briefing Listen to the podcast episode covering the latest market stats for the Montreal real estate market July 2025 Ecoutez le podcast Listen to the podcast: ...
Mastering Montreal Real Estate: A Comprehensive Guide This study guide is designed to test your understanding of the provided source material on buying and selling property in Montreal. It covers key concepts, practical steps, associated costs, and the role of real estate professionals. Quiz: Short-Answer Questions Answer each...
Rethinking Real Estate: The Urgency of Climate Risk Assessment For years, real estate has been all about location, it’s property features and the economics of market demand. But as climate change continues to intensify, it’s time to rethink how we think and evaluate real estate. With extreme weather...
Canadian Commerial Real Estate Snapshot Canadian Commerial Real Estate Snapshot – Fourth Quarter 2023 via CREA Key Points: “Non residential building permits were down 3% from the same three-month period a year ago, and down more than 13% from the three months prior, with sharp reductions in British...
Summary of Emerging Real Estate Trends 2024 and Beyond Summary of emerging real estate trends 2024 and beyond covers the comprehensive report created by PWC and the Urban Land Institute for 2024. Their detailed report is a roadmap of both sentiment and performance across the varying types of real...
©Featured image copyright Bonnie Meisels Economic Outlook For 2024 The economic outlook for 2024 as we look ahead to 2024, we have to consider the economic outlook on a global scale, as well as within specific regions such as Canada and the Quebec province. Three key factors that...
Gary Keller’s Real Estate Market Insights 2023 Gary Keller’s real estate market insights for 2023 give us the visual data and breakdown of how many U.S. households have no mortgages on their property. What percentage of homeowners have more than 50% equity in their residences, and lastly, what percentage...
Introducing 5022 Rue Garnier In Le Plateau Mont Royal Introducing 5022 Rue Garnier In Le Plateau Mont Royal. Tucked inside of Le Plateau Mont Royal is a small section called Le Petit Laurier. The streets are tree lined and green bicycle paths dot the roads. Around each corner you’ll...
Image® Bonnie Meisels all rights reserved Average home price to end the year 4.8% lower than 2022, will rise 4.7% in 2024 According to CREA, the Canadian Real Estate Association, the average home price to end the year lower by 4.8% but to rise again in 2024. “As the...
Do You Really Want To Do Home Buying Visits With Rosie The Robot? Do you really want to do home buying visits with Rosie the robot? How does that sound? For myself personally, that would quite honestly be a non starter! I’m not afraid or anything like that. It’s just...
Montreal’s Crown Jewel: A Comprehensive Guide to the Golden Square Mile Montreal’s crown jewel: A comprehensive guide to the Golden Square Mile hgihlights the history, the sights to see, some of the top rated restaurants, real estate, and above all, what makes this Montreal neighborhood so unique and special....
The Latest Montreal Real Estate Market Update 2023 The Latest Montreal Real Estate Market Update 2023 – the latest stats for February 2023 for the Montreal GMA Main summary and takeaways via Centris: The Montreal CMA continued to post record declines in sales in February, but...
Photo by https://deepai.org/ A List of Resources For Those Interested In Climate Change A list of resources for those interested in climate change was recently posted and shared on Linkedin by Brendan Wallace from Fifth Wall. It’s the most comprehensive and awesome list of resources for those who are interested...
@photo by Dall-E-2 Exploring the Potential of Blockchain and AI in Real Estate Exploring the potential of blockchain and AI in real estate, two of the most powerful technologies that will transform the real estate industry in the not so distant future. Blockchain technology, which is the backbone of cryptocurrencies...
Best Places to Invest in Canadian Real Estate Introduction Real estate is a great way to grow your money and invest in the future. In Canada, you have many options for investing in real estate, but only some are the best places for long-term growth. This article will focus on...
A Post About Nature’s Real Estate Today on the morning of Christmas eve, I felt compelled to write a post about nature’s real estate. 99% of the time this blog talks about the built environment, bricks and mortars, the economy, and the market stats. Today is not only a time...
The Green Build Revolution: Transforming Real Estate with Greener Buildings Photo by Beesmurf The Green Build Revolution: Transforming Real Estate with Greener Buildings The green build revolution is transforming the real estate industry, making buildings and homes more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. From green building standards to green...
Photo by ®Bonnie Meisels Highlights: Emerging Trends Report 2023 – by PWC & Urban Land Institute Highlights: Emerging Trends Report 2023 by PWC & the Urban Land Institute: The report is a whopping 109 pages long but worth the read. It goes into great detail and...
photo by ®Bonnie Meisels Montreal Market Forcast 2023: Trends, Statistics And Potential Opportunities The Montreal market forcast for 2023 will depend on mostly two things, the state of interest rates and inventory. It feels like it was only a few months ago that I was writing the...
Introducing 1280 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest #1110 – Ritz Residences Welcome to 1280 Sherbrooke Ouest #1110 located in the Ritz Residences in Downtown Montreal. This stunning 2 bedroom + den features the highest quality finishes as well as impeccable style and design. The condo features 2 large bedrooms each with...
Fantastic Neighborhoods in Greater Montreal Fantastic neighborhoods in Greater Montreal gives you a snapshot via this small map, of some of the wonderful neighborh0ods to live or hang out. Each highlighted quarter features some fun and informative Youtube videos that will give you a feel for these places. ...
Best Performing Sectors Of The Real Estate Market The best performing sectors of the real estate market reveal a strong and growing industrial property market. Revenue property is also maintaining high demand. Sales across the residential sector have slowed with the advent of increasing interest rate hikes. More inventory...
Parched! The French Countryside This summer I had the priviledge of visiting parts of the French countryside, Les Alpes-de-Haut-Provence and Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur. Two stunning areas well known for the Gorges du Verdon which you could say is like the Grand Canyon of France as well as the famed lavender fields of...
WHAT’S HAPPENING ON THE LOCAL MONTREAL REAL ESTATE FRONT Since I’m back in Montreal, it seems like we’re getting some of that rain that other parts of the world are most desparate for. Temperatures have ranged from 22 to 28 degrees celcius with most mornings being on the cool side....
Where Do We Go From Here – A Market Snapshot Where Do We Go From Here – A Market Snapshot takes stock of where we find ourselves mid year of 2022. With the steady rise of interest rates and possibly more on the horizon, we are starting to glimpse...
Are We In A Real Estate Market Shift? Are we in a real estate market shift? I guess that remains to be seen! There are definitely some adjustments that will take place in the wake of the Bank of Canada’s recent sharp and swift interest rate hikes. For the moment,...
In Support of Ukraine In support of Ukraine is written with the view point of being the daughter of a holocaust survivor. Growing up, I often heard the expressions “never again” and “we must never forget”. It’s a miracle that my father’s family survived the Siberian Labor Camps to even...
Great Neighborhoods Less Than an Hour Away From the City of Montreal Great neighborhoods less than an hour away from the city of Montreal are my findings as a the result of the historical past two years. This experience has been lifechanging for most people. My humble opinion at this...
On Kindness And The Real Estate Outlook in 2022 On kindness. I honestly find it hard to believe that we’re already in January of a new year. 2021 felt like it lasted 6 months rather than 12, or maybe that’s because so much of our time in the first...
The Best Food In Montreal And November Real Estate Performance The best food in Montreal and November real estate performance has the list for Montreal’s best eateries in 2021! Enjoy discovering the winners. Here Are the 2021 Eater Award Winners for Montreal Today, we’re excited to announce the winners of...
The Future of Real Estate The future of real estate is tied to some strong, emerging technologies like blockchain, web – 3, and the tokenization of property. I don’t believe these technologies will completely erase the human side of things, but it will make things easier to do as most...
What does the Canadian Housing Market Look Like in 2022? What does the Canadian Housing Market Look Like in 2022? Here are the market highlights and data via CREA (The Canadian Real Estate Association): HIGHLIGHTS National home sales rose 8.6% on a month-over-month basis in October. Actual (not...
The Latest Market News, COP 26 & Web 3 The latest market news, COP 26 & web 3 as you obviously can tell, looks at many diverse topics happening at the moment. There’s just so much happening in the world right now that every 24 hours ushers in a bombardment...
Questions vs Possible Solutions for a Greener Planet & the Latest Market News Questions vs Possible Solutions for a Greener Planet & Latest Market News is about trying to actively find answers to some big problems. I don’t know about you, but I’m so tired of people bringing up and/or...
What’s Driving Our Market & Affordable Real Estate What’s driving our market & affordable real estate is a blog post addressing two different aspects of our current Montreal housing market. Here’s a snapshot of the most recent sales data for Montreal in August 2021 via Centris. If we compare the...
Montreal Mortgage Rate Outlook for 2022 & 2023 Montreal Mortgage Rate Outlook for 2022 & 2023 show that long-term government bond rates have risen from 0.3% to 1.0% since January. Following the Bank of Canada’s (BoC) May announcement, it confirmed in June that it might start raising short-term interest rates...
Milan’s Green New Deal – Leadership for the World All photos copyright Bonnie Meisels Milan’s green new deal – leadership for the world as a shining example for the urban regeneration of cities and neighborhoods. The featured photo is of a new development called Bosco Verticale. This is found in...
Feature Photo Credit APCIQ / Centris – Info Source Credit APCIQ / Centris Montreal Real Estate Market 2021 & Beyond Montreal real estate market 2021 & beyond provides a complete snapshot of the market across many factors. From immigration, unemployment, projections for 2022 and the past performance of 2020, we...
Wake Up Call & Climate Migration Map source: https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/ Wake up call & climate migration tells a visual story of climate urgency. I was recently looking at the drought map of the west coast and the picture is quite alarming. Not only is this part of the U.S. experiencing unprecedented...
How Were Montreal Home Sales In May A mini capsule story report on Montreal home sales in May 2021 May Market 2021 No Description Read the full Centris sales report for May 2021 Featured image by Action Vance
Montreal’s Latest Real Estate Housing Data Montreal’s latest real estate housing data by neighborhood, housing category, days on market, average sale price and inventory levels from January to April 30th 2021. Each neighborhood in Montreal is a universe unto itself. There really isn’t a single housing market in...
ODE TO MOTHER EARTH In honour of this Mothers Day I feel compelled to give thanks to our mother earth. I want to express my gratitude to all the trees that work 24 hours, non stop, consuming CO2, Let us not forget that without this, there wouldn’t be enough oxygen...
What’s Next for Montreal’s Red Hot Real Estate Market 2021 So you’re here because you want to know what’s next for Montreal’s red hot real estate market 2021. I don’t blame you, as I myself am asking that question. There’s no crystal ball and I don’t claim to have prognosticator...
What Montreal Rents Look Like By Neighborhood What Montreal rents look like by neighborhood tells several stories. The graphics and data via Square Feet AI, shows how Villeray has scaled massively in rent values over the years. It also shows the areas where the highest rents per square foot can...
Montreal Market Performance January 2021 Montreal Market Performance January 2021 shows a real estate market that has continued to outperform last year’s numbers. Sales for single family homes of all kinds have been in high demand and short supply, driving prices higher. Condos have also performed well, but appear to...
COVID-19 and Montreal’s Changing Real Estate Trends COVID-19 and Montreal’s changing real estate trends contain themes we see playing out across North America. As Montreal is now well into it’s second wave of the pandemic we can clearly see some emerging trends. With most of the population spending more time...
The Top 3 Rules of Real Estate The top 3 rules of real estate held true years before I got my realtors license and still ring true today! Those 3 rules are: 1)Location 2)Location and by now you can guess the 3rd ….that’s right, 3)Location!!! When working with my clients,...
Montreal Market Highlights September 2020 Montreal Market Highlights September 2020 as a continued sellers market. According to Centris, “With an average selling time of only 46 days in the Montreal area, a new record has been broken for a month of September, reflecting extremely tight market conditions in favour of...
photo by ©Bonnie Meisels Montreal Market Update Fall 2020 Montreal market update fall 2020 continues to show a seller’s market across many categories. Inventories remain low, especially in single family homes and condos at a certain price point. According to the Centris statistics report “No Summer Respite for Montreal’s Residential...
Montreal’s Latest Market Update August 2020 Montreal’s Latest Market Update August 2020: Amazingly enough, despite the huge drop in real estate activities over the few months of the COVID – 19 lockdown, here in Montreal, both sales and prices have strongly rebounded. It’s as if all that pent up demand...
Mont-Royal A Gem Of A Neighborhood Mont-Royal is a gem of a neighborhood and one of the best places to live in Montreal! This quartier, often referred to as TMR, is a small enclave of beautiful and charming homes surrounded by an abundance of green spaces. Not only does the...
Who Speaks for the Earth Who Speaks for the Earth? A question that I’ve been contemplating with both my head and heart for awhile. It looks like others that have come before me have grappled with this as well as I fortunately stumbled across a video by the iconic Carl...
Montreal Market by the Numbers March 2020 Montreal Market by the Numbers March 2020 shows as expected, a very active first half of March and a drop for the second half. According to Centris, here are some of the details: -“In total, 5,907 residential sales transactions were concluded in March...
COVID 19 And Montreal Real Estate COVID 19 And Montreal Real Estate finds us in a state of flux and change. Just as Premier Legault sent us into full lockdown mode, the Montreal housing market was booming and in full swing. Open houses were packed with lineups at certain properties....
Photo by ©Bonnie Meisels Montreal February 2020 Market Data Montreal February 2020 market Data shows for the Island of Montreal a continued sellers market with certain categories of properties in bidding wars resulting in well over asking price territory. Of course, the extent to which depends on the category and...
Last Quarter of 2019 Montreal Market Stats The last quarter of 2019 Montreal market stats shows for the Island of Montreal a sellers market for up to 600k and a balanced market for more than 600k Fourth Quarter Sales: 4587 Increase of 11% Active listings: ...
December Real Estate Market Highlights 2019 According to the latest Centris report it was “An Exceptional End to the Year in the Montreal CMA With the Most Active Month of December on Record” December 2019 real estate market highlights confirm for the Island of Montreal: Year To Date Sales: Dec...
Our Hearts Are Breaking For Australia Our hearts are breaking for Australia as the world and I watch the horrifying destruction of the country! Australia has always been on my bucket list to visit. In fact from the time I got engaged, it was one of my top picks for...
Renos That Increase The Value of Your Property Renos that increase the value of your property depend on the overall value of the home and what is typical within your neighbourhood. How much should you spend? Well that depends on your goals and how you look at things. If you’re...
Feature photo©Bonnie Meisels November Real Estate Market Highlights November real estate market highlights confirm for the Island of Montreal: Single-family homes outshone other types of properties in October, posting an eight-per-cent median price increase to $355,000, the data show. Plexes — defined as properties with two to five dwellings —–...
Feature photo©Bonnie Meisels October Real Estate Market Highlights October real estate market highlights confirm for the Island of Montreal: Total sales: Sept 2019: 1625 Sept 2018: 1,512 Increase of 7% New listings: 2,206 ...
Ideas For More Sustainable Cities Part 1: Ideas for more sustainable cities was inspired by some interesting initiatives happening around the world. There are many factors to consider when talking about sustainable cities. Things like resilient local food and housing systems, renewable energy and water conservation, smart infrastructure designed to...
September Real Estate Market Highlights September’s real estate market highlights for the Island of Montreal Total sales: Sept 2019: 1,435 Sept 2018: 1,316 Increase of 9% New listings: 2,261 2,174 Increase...
Montreal Home Buyers 35% Increase Montreal home buyers 35% increase in the city center since last year according to the Royal Lepage Q3 Market Report. Some highlights from the report: ● With close to 6% year-over-year home price appreciation in the third quarter, the Greater Montreal Area residential market had...
The Hottest Properties In Montreal Real Estate The hottest properties In Montreal Real Estate right now are revenue properties such as duplexes, triplexes, etc. Overall Montreal sales in August were up 10% from August of 2018 while active listing inventory was down a hefty -21%. Sales of plexes have always...
Montreal Real Estate Sales July 2019 Montreal Real Estate Sales July 2019 saw home sales rise for the 5th month in a row in July, and prices up 4% in past year. According to Crea, after hitting a six-year low in February of this year, activity seems to be rebounding...
For todays blog post I thought I would share a recent article written by the team at Centris on how to clean without chemicals. Here’s the article Cleaning Without Chemicals Cleaning without chemicals means your grandmother was right! It is possible to clean your house with natural products. In addition...
Montreal Real Estate Stats June 2019 Info courtesy of Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers Montreal real estate stats for June 2019 show the largest quarterly increase in Residential Sales Since 2005 in the province of Quebec. Highlights for the second quarter of 2019: Sales All three property categories...
Montreal Market Report May 2019 Montreal Monthly Market Report May 2019 and some of the highlights via JLR “Property sales in Quebec have increased in May 2019 compared to the same month the previous year for single-family homes: +14%, condominiums: +17%, properties with 2 to 5-unit: +13%. From June 2017...
Happy Mothers Day in 2019! On this beautiful Montreal sunday, reflecting on the #love of #mothersday #mothersday2019, I came across this video that made me laugh and my heart warm. Thought I would share it and make you smile:) As always, nature leads the way…… It’s all...
Montreal Housing Stats May 2019 So how’s our Montreal real estate market holding up against the rest of Canada which has mostly been performing poorly. According to Centris and the QPAREB, these are the latest numbers for this past April. -April sales in the Montreal CMA were increased for a...
The Latest Market Update March 2019 The latest market update for March 2019 across Canada continues to show a steady decrease in sales across most major markets in Canada, except for Quebec. A Look At Montreal Sales March 2019 According to Centris: Residential sales increased in March 2019, a modest...
Montreal Real Estate Market Update March 2019 Some of the highlights from the QPREB Report of the Montreal real estate market as of March 2019 February 2019, was an 8 per cent increase compared to February of last year. This was the 48th consecutive increase in residential sales Sales on...
2018 Finishes Strong in Montreal’s Real Estate Market According to December’s Centris report, across the Montréal CMA, the number of single-family home transactions rose by 3 per cent (1,491 sales) while condominium transactions grew by 2 per cent (993 sales). In contrast, plex transactions fell by 1 per cent (336...
Montreal Real Estate News November 2018 Some key highlights in and around Montreal real estate, as of November 2018 show that October home sales in Montreal up 11 per cent compared with 2017 While luxury home sales drop 35% in Toronto and Vancouver; high-end condo sales up, Montreal was the only Canadian...
Montreal Housing Market Boom Through 2020 It’s time for Montreal to shine! The Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) Fall Report was just released with good news for this city. According to their most recent forecast released Wednesday, the market here is far from peaking. Projected lower inventories of single family...
Montreal Real Estate Predictions For 2019 Montreal real estate predictions for 2019 show that we’re increasingly in a digital world, amidst a rapidly changing landscape. Technology has been transforming many industries and real estate will be no exception. “The intersection of real estate and technology is a major trend in...
Montreal Real Estate Numbers September 2018 So what are the most recent Montreal Real Estate numbers September 2018? Residential sales rose eight per cent in September compared to the same month last year. Across the Montreal CMA, the category of condominium sales increased 23%, the most amongst other real estate...
Elimination of Transfer Taxes For First Time Home Buyers Elimination of transfer taxes for first time home buyers was put on the table during the election campaign by the Parti Quebec. According to the QFREB, (Quebec Federation of Real Estate Boards), the homeownership rate in Quebec (61 per cent) remains considerably lower...
WorldGBC Project To Advance To Net Zero WorldGBC Project To Advance To Net Zero is a project by the World Green Building Council which aims to promote and support the acceleration of net zero carbon buildings to 100% by 2050. Since buildings account for over half of all emissions, they are...
Crea’s Market Forcast For The Balance Of 2018 And 2019 Crea’s market forcast for the balance of 2018 and 2019 expect that “Economic and demographic fundamentals remain supportive for housing demand in many parts of the country; however, policy headwinds have impacted home buyer sentiment and access to mortgage financing...
Montreal Real Estate Stories September 2018 The short of it is that Montreal held it’s own in August. Despite lower inventories, sales of condominiums increased by 12% compared to this time last year while sales of single family homes rose 5%. The largest increase in sales was in the plexes...
From Handbags To High End Luxury Real Estate Years ago, after graduating Parsons School of Design, while living and working in New York City, I worked as a handbag designer for Bruce Makowsky designing handbags. It’s been many years since I left New York, settling back in my home town...
If I Had A Crystal Ball. But I Don’t… I can’t believe we are at the end of August. I hope you have been having a wonderful summer. Fall is now in our sights and a new wonderful season to be enjoyed. So, I am going to share a little...
Fun Stats Comparing In Store Vs Online – 11 Best American Businesses Fun stats comparing in Store vs online – 11 best American businesses features an awesome infographic by Redbrain. Amongst the top 11 best businesses in America, the stats show that bricks and mortar stores are still doing a...
Montreal Real Estate Stories The Week Of August 5th Montreal Real Estate Stories The Week Of August 5th – Some of this week’s headlines: The Urban Design Conundrum About Transit Oriented Development Montreal’s Plan métropolitain d’aménagement et de développement represents the long term plan for housing projects to be built around TOD...
Montreal Real Estate Market Stories July 2018 Montreal real estate market stories July 2018 – latest market news: According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), 60% of all Canadian markets saw increased activity in June. Canadian home sales increased by 4.1% between May and June. Actual (not seasonally adjusted)...
Hidden Defects Let me say first that normal wear and tear is not considered a latent defect. Regardless though, if you receive a complaint from the buyer about discovered issues after the purchase you must reply in kind and acknowledge receipt of their complaint. Ask the Buyer to provide a...
These Low-Cost Improvements Will Help Sell Your Home Fast Anyone who is selling a house wants to sell it as quick, and for as much, as they can. However, not everyone has an unlimited budget. Fortunately, there are quite a few things you can do to raise your home’s...
How Hot Will It Get? Truth be told, I had never heard of climate change before seeing Al Gores’ “An Inconvenient Truth”. At the time the movie came out, I had a young family. I was busy working, raising my kids, and more focused on things within my own personal...
Who Are Montreal’s Homebuyers: A CMHC Report The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) did a comprehensive study to find out “Who Are Montreal’s Homebuyers.” QUOTE “There is very little data on the profile of households who buy homes in the Montréal area, and this study allows us therefore to...
Montreal Real Estate Market Update May 2018 The Montreal real estate market update for May 2018 shows we continued to set a new sales record. The biggest news is the continuation of a tight supply of inventory which has directly impacted sales. “The number of properties for sale continued its...
About That Condo You Are Moving Into Inspecting condos is part of what I do. As such, I find that many who decide to purchase a condo do so without full knowledge as to how a condominium operates and how you are affected by its governance. So, here is some...
Bidding Wars In Montreal Fact or Fiction Bidding Wars In Montreal Fact or Fiction According to the QFREB, Montreal CMA is currently the only province that’s in firm seller’s market territory. Sales transactions are up while inventories are down, giving sellers somewhat of an upperhand in negotiations. The chart of...
Mold Loves Humidity In general, mold loves humidity! Humidity levels in your home should be between 40 to 60%. More specifically, between 20 and 40% during the winter months and less than 60% during the rest of the year. This percentage reflects the amount of moisture in the air. However,...
Montreal Real Estate Prices Montreal real estate prices vary across the many different neighborhoods in the Greater Montreal area. The sales data and market place can vary as greatly as an areas style of architecture. Within Montreal, there exists many micro neighborhoods and markets. Although our general market reports cover...
Trust Is Gold Whenever I find myself in doubt, I hear my father’s booming voice, “Honesty is the best policy”. Like in most fields and or specialties, what we knew when we started and what we know now is a reflection on the things we learn along the...
Inspecting A Home As A System When inspecting a home as a system, we need to understand that these components are part of a system. Plumbing components for example, could affect the roof negatively if the vent stacks for plumbing that travel through the ceiling, into the attic and out...
Montreal Real Estate Sales Up 10% Montreal real estate sales were up 10%. The most recent statistics record 5,432 residential sales in April 2018, which is 10% higher than April of last year. This is the best April since 2010, and Montreal’s 38th consecutive monthly increase in sales. The South Shore...
Sustainable Homes on the Desert Mesa of New Mexico Sustainable homes on the desert mesa of New Mexico takes a peek at an alternative way of living. In the desert of New Mexico, a group of homes jut out from the landscape, resembling something from a science fiction novel. These...
Montreal Public Transit Guide Bus And Train Info Montreal public transit guide – bus and train info will help you find the nearest train station to your destination or which bus station is closest to home. You’ll also be able to see which alternative lines can also get you to...
How’s The Montreal Real Estate Market First Quarter 2018 How’s the Montreal real estate market first quarter 2018, shows residential sales were up seven percent in Montreal compared to 2017. Inventory was down sixteen per cent and prices were up five per cent for homes and three percent for condos. ...
Latent Defects: What you need to know before purchasing your new home Purchasing a new home is a big step, whether it’s your first home or your tenth, and being aware of latent defects and how to prevent any unwanted surprises from them is an important step to protecting...
Feature photo ©Bonnie Meisels Montreal Real Estate Stories April 25th 2018 Montreal real estate stories April 25th 2018 begins with the STM, Société de transport de Montréal which announced it’s plans to construct a nearly 300-unit housing project near the Frontenac metro station. This is the first time the STM...
Montreal Mortgage Lending Questions And Answers Montreal mortgage lending questions and answers features a post by Michael Bolanakis, a mortgage specialist with Scotiabank. Many of my clients are searching for information about the mortgage process here in Montreal. Michael wrote this post below, to share some of his knowledge and...
Montreal Home Buyers Program Montreal mayor Valerie Plante just introduced a new Montreal home buyers Program with refunds up to $15000.00. The mayor is trying to encourage more people to stay on the island by providing some financial support. The downtown Montreal core has not had much to offer for...
Inspect to Sell Inspect to sell and why it’s important! When it comes to selling your property the last person you’d probably take advice from is a home inspector. But in light of what I’m about to tell you maybe I should be the first one you come to. Have...
Info via Centris Montreal Real Estate Performance March 2018 Montreal real estate performance March 2018 according to Centris, showed the 37th consecutive increase in sales and the best month of March in eight years. Sales on the Island of Montréal were up +7 per cent from March 2016. While sales of...
Montreal Real Estate Market Update as of April 2018 Montreal Real Estate Market Update as of April 2018 begins with RBC’s recent housing report. The headline of the report says it all. “The payback continues: home sales fell again in February following regulatory change on Jan 1”. According to this...
Canada’s New Mortgage Rules Canada’s new mortgage rules and what they mean for you! With the advent of Canada’s hot housing markets, the Canadian and provincial governments introduced new stop gap measures to cool down the market. Provincially, both Vancouver and Ontario implemented the 15% foreign buyers tax. At the...
Wellness Communities Are A Multibillion-Dollar Real Estate Trend Our homes are the latest frontier for wellness Wellness communities are not only a multibillion-dollar real estate trend, but they’re here to stay. A recent 2018 research report from the Global Wellness Institute entitled Build well to live well: Wellness Lifestyle Real...
The Latest Montreal Real Estate Sales February 2018 The latest Montreal real estate sales February 2018 shows a 5 per cent increase compared to February of last year and the best month of February since 2012. Five of the six main areas of the Montréal CMA registered an increase in sales. The Island of...
Montreal Investment Property Comparison Montreal investment property comparison, determining which is the best type of property for you. Buying investment property is very personalized as each investor has their unique needs, budget and comfort level with renovations and maintenance. We’ll have a look at the four different types of investment...
Montreal Compared To Toronto & Vancouver Markets Montreal compared to Toronto & Vancouver markets, is a quick snapshot of the the three cities in terms of their overall real estate performance. All three cities, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver are strikingly different. Montréal is very European in feeling, with old architecture...
Montreal Housing Prices Montreal housing prices show that certain areas in Montreal really stood out for their strong sales increases or price growth in 2017. Here are some interesting stats via the QFREB / Centris Chart 1 The ten neighborhoods with the lowest amount of inventory (measured in months) for...
Feature photo by ©Bonnie Meisels Montreal Real Estate In 2018 What You Need To Know Montreal real estate in 2018 what you need to know, takes an indepth look at the current Montreal real estate market. We’ll address common questions such as “is it better to invest in a...
Housing Affordability In Canada Is Actually Improving Housing affordability in Canada is actually improving. for the first time in three years. For the first time since 2015 “the National Bank of Canada’s home affordability measure fell 0.2 points in the fourth quarter of 2017, meaning that an average mortgage on...
Feature photo: CDPQ Infra What The New REM Transport Network Means For Montreal Real Estate What the new REM transport network means For Montreal real estate is those neighborhoods close to the rail stops will see a nice increase in value. The Montreal real estate market has been enjoying steady...
The Latest Montreal Real Estate Market Stats 2018 The latest Montreal real estate market stats 2018 reveal an accelerated and tight market. Inventories are lower and prices are higher. But, at the end of the day, the value is incredible. In what other large metropolitan Canadian city can you buy...
350 Rue de L’inspecteur #204 – Griffintown Condo 350 Rue de L’inspecteur #204 – Griffintown condo for rent! No need to worry about security in this location as it’s right across the street from the police station. This awesome lacation is around the corner from Peel St, the Adonis market,...
Montreal Real Estate Conference By CREC Montreal real estate conference by CREC (Concordia’s Real Estate Club) was held today at John Molson School of Business. Today’s Montreal real estate conference was the 3rd year and I was happy I was able to attend. How great to see all these young...
AI & Real Estate What To Expect AI & real estate – what to expect? Will it replace the role of the real estate broker/agent? As far as disruption goes, the real estate industry here in Quebec, has managed to remain unscathed. In contrast, other Provinces and Countries have an...
Innovations In Sustainable Housing Innovations in sustainable housing are very exciting. New technologies are enabling a new breed of housing. Innovative approaches to construction, are creating homes that are more resistant to climate change along with many sustainable features. Modular or prefab homes are becoming a popular alternative to traditional...
Featured photos ©Bonnie Meisels Griffintown Montreal A Neighborhood On The Rise Griffintown Montreal A Neighborhood On The Rise is about a newly developed sector of Montreal, barely a kilometer in size. It’s border stretch from north of the Lachine Canal to Notre-Dame St., and east from Georges-Vanier to the Bonaventure Expressway....
Montreal Real Estate Stats December 2017 Montreal Real Estate Stats December 2017 – The latest Montreal real estate sales statistics via Centris: The quick market update – key takeaway points via Centris. Four of the six* main areas of the Montréal CMA registered an increase in sales in December 2017 as compared...
Chinese Buyers In The Canadian Market Chinese buyers in the Canadian market features the recent report “China to Canada: International Home Buyer Insights”, jointly created by Sotheby’s International Realty Canada and Juwei.com, China’s premiere international property portal. The report uncovers the prospective interest in home buyers from mainland China in...
Bitcoin And Real Estate Bitcoin and real estate, has anyone actually bought or sold their home with bitcoin? The answer is YES! Bitcoin is already accepted in many retail outlets and restaurants, so it’s no surprise that this has extended to real estate as well. According to an article at...
Realtor Montreal Bonnie Meisels – Wishing Everyone An Awesome 2018! Realtor Montreal Bonnie Meisels…just thought I would take the opportunity to wish all of my friends, colleagues and clients a wonderful holiday season and a simply awesome 2018!
The Truth About Internet vs Brick & Mortar Stores So what’s the the truth about internet vs brick & mortar stores? As the internet and ecommerce continues to become a large sector within our global economy, many entrepreneurs are stuck wondering what online success means for offline shopping channels. It...
Montreal Food, Real Estate And Other Cool Stuff Montreal food, real estate and other cool stuff you need to know about! Let’s start with food (my favorite topic of course because my heart is in my stomache). One thing we know for sure and we can all agree on, Montreal...
Montreal Home Improvement Montreal home improvement and renovation professionals can now be found on my new directory website, https://localmontreal.net Over the years, clients have asked for names of professional painters, handymen, roofers, electricians, etc. Whether you’ve just moved into your new home and are looking to do some renovations or...
Town of Mont Royal A Jewel Of A Neighborhood Town of Mont Royal a jewel of a neighborhood, often falls under the radar when it comes to desirable neighborhoods! This small quartier is almost a little island unto itself. This quaint town lies in the heart of central Montreal. Often...
PWC Report On Emerging Trends In Real Estate 2018 PWC report on emerging trends in real estate 2018 is a must read. It’s an interesting and informative report on the Canadian real estate outlook for 2018. The PWC report zeros in on the types of real estate which hold promise...
Residents of Ville Mont-Royal organize to fight against hunger Residents of Ville Mont-Royal organize to fight against hunger on the weekend of November 4, 2017, from Friday to Sunday. The owners of Villa Mont-Royal Phase 2, 145 Bates Road, will join forces to fight hunger in the area. The residents...
Feature photo by Alexey Shikov Third Quarter Montreal Market Stats 2017 Third Quarter Montreal Market Stats 2017 according to the Barometer report produced by the QFREB: Sales were up +9% and the highest number of third quarter sales sinces 2009 Condominiums sales set a record registering the largest sales increase...
Climate Change And Real Estate Climate change and real estate are intertwined. According to Mika Tosca, a climate scientist at NASA JPL (Jet Propulsion Laboratory) and a faculty member at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, during her talk at Inman Luxury Connect in Los Angeles, ““We’re likely to see rising sea...
The Rise of Single Person Households In Canada And The U.S. The Rise of Single Person Households In Canada And The U.S. and what it all means. The latest stats Canada from 2016 shows that single-person households, same-sex marriage, language diversity and bilingualism are on the rise. Chart...
Feature photo by Alberto Castillo Montreal Home Sales Hit Eight Year High In September Montreal home sales hit eight year high in September with four of the area’s five metropolitan areas sustained growth, led by a 17-per-cent jump in sales in Laval. The Greater Montreal Real Estate Board (GMREB) says...
Feature photo by ©Bonnie Meisels Montreal’s Renaissance As A Business And Luxury Center Of Canada Montreal’s renaissance as a business and luxury center of Canada is referenced in the recent New York Times article “A Luxury Building Boom Hits Montreal” by Aili McConnon. One can’t help notice the transforming downtown...
Feature photo by Jason Briscoe Montreal Is A Rising Star In The Luxury Real Estate Market Montreal is a rising star in the luxury real estate market, according to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, which just published their forecast for the 2017 Fall Market. The luxury market in Montreal is poised...
First Organic Rooftop Farm Atop IGA Duchemin The first organic rooftop farm atop IGA Duchemin is the largest and first grocery store in Canada to sell produce grown on its own roof. Store owners Richard, Daniel, and Francis Duchemin own and run the IGA extra Famille Duchemin store located in the...
Featured Photo by Jesse Orrico Cool Home Repair Videos And Other Stuff Cool home repair videos and some others that I thought you’d like! If you’re like me, you prefer to watch a video to better understand how to do stuff. Here are a few videos that you might find interesting....
Canada’s Rising Interest Rates Canada’s rising interest rates come after a prolonged period of extremely low rates. According to an article on The Financial Post; “Dana Peterson, Citi Research The BoC hiked today catching markets off guard, once again … The stronger-than-expected Canadian economic performance largely influenced the decision to...
Montreal Real Estate Trends August And September 2017 Montreal real estate trends August and September 2017 – The numbers are looking good! Download the latest Montreal real estate trends for August and September 2017, via the QFREB, RBC, BMO, Quebec Stats The Latest Economic Stats for Quebec BMO Economic Forcast...
Yoga In Montreal Yoga in Montreal is awesome. I started doing yoga in Montreal almost 15 years ago. When I began doing yoga, it wasn’t quite popular here yet. Now, there’s a yoga studio in almost every neighborhood. The studio I go to in Le Plateau is called Equilibrium Yoga....
Condo Sales Drove An 8 per-cent Increase In Residential Sales Condo sales drove an 8 per-cent increase in residential sales and Montreal remains a relative bargain even though the average real estate price increased 4.1 per cent to $374,333 in August! Montreal’s real estate market proved to be red hot...
Photo Credit: Nasa Are Hurricanes Harvey & Irma The New Normal Are Hurricanes Harvey & Irma The New Normal? David Helvarg, the executive director of Blue Frontier, an ocean conservation organization, in an interview with Amy Goodman from “Democracy Now”, had this to say; “As we see sea level rise...
Featured Photo Via Cogir A New & Inspired Vision of Real Estate – Humaniti Mega Project Montreal A New & Inspired Vision of Real Estate – Humaniti Mega Project Montreal is about a revolutionary and exciting new real estate project being developed by Cogir, here in Montreal. The Humaniti Project...
Best Food In Montreal Want to know about the best food in Montreal? Here are some videos to shed some light. If you’re like me who’s heart is in their stomache, then great food is an essential part of your happiness! I’d also like to share a few cool articles....
28 Dreamy home offices with libraries for creative inspiration 28 Dreamy home offices with libraries for creative inspiration is a great article that I thought I’d share from onekindesign.com. If you’re like me, you’re drawn to these great rooms that have this cozy, library feeling, filled with endless books on...
What Does Happy Look Like In Montreal What does happy look like in Montreal you may ask? Well I’m about to show you. This gorgeous Sunday in Montreal was a perfectly balmy temperature of 26 degrees. Perfect weather if you ask me for biking, hiking, walking, or whatever your pleasure....
Montreal Eats 2017 And Air Canada’s Best Restaurant Nominees Montreal Eats 2017 And Air Canada’s Best Restaurant Nominees encompass a list of 30 contenders. Toronto tops out with seven nominees, Montreal came in second with five spots and Vancouver with three. The five restaurants nominated from Montreal are; CADET CHEFS...
It’s Official Canada’s New Hot Housing Market Is Montreal Canada’s New Hot Housing Market Is Montreal! With the cooling of Toronto’s housing market since the imposed 15% tax on foreign buyers, and the days of never ending price increases in Vancouver now well behind us, Montreal has picked up the...
Montreal Things To Do When it comes to things to do in Montreal, this city is a hidden gem which comes to life in the summer. There’s a ton of fun things to do in our city, rich in it’s diversity of neighborhoods and culture. If you’re a foodie like...
Westmount Village Walking Tour Westmount Village Walking Tour is what I decided to do this past weekend, to take advantage of our beautiful summer day. There are several parts of Westmount which are truly wonderful which I’ll cover in another post, but for now I thought I would share two...
Canada’s 10 Best Neighborhoods To Raise Kids Article Via Moneysense Canada’s 10 Best Neighborhoods To Raise Kids includes a fantastic neighborhood called St Bruno De Montarville. In fact, according to an article by Moneysense, St Bruno ranks number #1 as one of the best places to raise kids. I recently...
Airbnb And Montreal Airbnb and Montreal, as of the writing of this article, July 23rd 2017, is still a gray area. Just like Uber, it took awhile, years in fact, for the city to figure out a peaceful way forward between Uber & the Taxi industry. Uber disrupted the status...
Canada’s Best Value Real Estate Markets Story Via CTV – Realtor Monte Burris appears on CTV’s Your Morning, Monday, July 10, 2017. Canada’s best value real estate markets according to Toronto broker Monte Burris, owner of Trust Realty Group, as he told CTV, are not blanketed across Canada, but are...
What’s Happening In Montreal Real Estate July 2017 What’s Happening In Montreal Real Estate July 2017? Well according to the latest quarterly report of The Barometer, published by the QFREB; The Montreal residential real estate market is up 8% in sales over last year The condo market registered a whopping...
Renewables will be the cheapest form of new power generation by 2020 Story Via Business Insider Renewables will be the cheapest form of new power generation by 2020 according to Morgan Stanley. Energy sources like wind and solar will be cheaper than their coal counterparts. In fact they predict that...
Buying Affordability In Montreal Buying Affordability In Montreal depends on where and what you buy! According to the Montreal Gazette, “Compared to Vancouver and Toronto, buying a home in Montreal is relatively affordable. But with rising prices, and some areas seeing faster increases than others, affordability often comes down to...
12 Charts About Canadian Housing That Will Make You Go WTF 12 Charts About Canadian Housing That Will Make You Go WTF – article by Huffington Post. Although Canada has never built as many condos, RBC who created many of the charts here are not concerned as there’s still a...
The Heart Of Our Homes Is The Kitchen Photo by Main Street Kitchens at Botellos – Look for kitchen design inspiration The heart of our homes is the kitchen without a doubt! I’m not sure about you, but after living over 20+ years in my home with my family...
Featured photo by Jim Kruger/Landmark Photography Frank Lloyd Wright Designed House Asks $1.4 Million This Frank Lloyd Wright Designed House is asking $1.4 Million by the original owners after having lived there for almost sixty years! To begin with, it’s rare to have a home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright...
Foreign Home Buyers Are Looking To Montreal According to the greater Montreal Real estate Board there were 5,057 residential sales in May, a 15 per cent increase from last year. The median cost of a single family home increased to 6 per cent from last year to $319,000. “As I...
Paint Your Bathroom This Color And Boost Your Sales Price! Paint Your Bathroom This Color And Boost Your Sales Price Paint your bathroom this color and boost your sales price by $5440.00! By painting your bathroom blue, and this is the data behind it! Who knew that painting your bathroom...
No Foreign Tax In Montreal No Plans For A Foreign Tax In Montreal means that Montrealers can relax safe in the knowledge that there are no plans to implement a tax on foreign buyers that wish to buy Montreal real estate. Vancouver implemented their tax about a year ago, Ontario,...
Photo source: Miracle Farms A Garden Of Eden In Quebec A Garden Of Eden In Quebec is about an organic permaculture farm in Quebec that really is like the garden of eden! This special place, is called Miracle Farms. It has an abundance of beautiful produce is open for a...
Montreal Market Update 2017 The Montreal Market Update 2017 – It’s hard to believe but the year is halfway over! Some of the stats are in and Montreal’s real estate market has been performing extremely well. I thought I would share the QFREB’s latest market report called ...
Montreal Time Lapse Montreal Time Lapse is today’s post about some videos that I thought I would share. The first video is called “Merry Montreal” and was created by Joerg Daiber from Spooner Films. It’s a wonderful expression of Montreal as seen through it’s different seasons, places and time frames....
Photo Source Via: Branchez Vous Montreal’s 375th Birthday Montreal’s 375th Birthday is happening this summer, with many events planned over the next few months. As usual, I always look forward to summers in Montreal, one of the best times of the year to be in this awesome city! Check out...
‘The Biggest Prosperity Opportunity in History’: Joel Solomon on the ‘Clean Money Revolution’ Published in Sustainable Brands by Sheila Shayon ‘The Biggest Prosperity Opportunity in History’: Joel Solomon on the ‘Clean Money Revolution’ is Sustainable Brand’s interview of Joel Solomon on his book and vision for the future. Who is...
Discover The Best Montreal Neighborhoods To Invest The best Montreal neigborhoods to invest in are sprinkled across the city. There are several things to take into consideration before investing. After taking the decision to to buy a Montreal property, it’s most important to review your primary investment objective. Is...
Montreal Real Estate A Golden Opportunity For Foreign Investors Montreal Real Estate is a golden opportunity for foreign investors with U.S. or stronger currency! This beautiful city of Montreal, my home and birthplace has witnessed many roller coaster rides as far as the real estate market is concerned. Our steaming...
Canada’s Real Estate Boom Is Super Hot As Shown Through 13 Charts Canada’s real estate boom is super hot as shown through a selection of these 13 charts via BuzzBuzz News Canada. The charts reflect home prices across Canada from the 1920’s until 2012, to luxury rent values across 17...
Is Affordable Home Ownership A Thing of The Past? Montreal’s median prices for single family homes are $300,000 lower than they are in Toronto and $500,000 lower than they are in Vancouver. The lackluster condo market of 2015 was replaced by steady growth in sales in 2016. “Montreal registered the...
Every Day Is Earth Day – A Time For Celebration And Action Earth day should be every day!! Here in Montreal, this day is also referred to as Jour de la terre. John McConnell, an American newspaper publisher first proposed “Earth Day” at a UNESCO Conference on the Environment in 1969. ,...
Montreal Home Sales Jumped by 11% in March Montreal home sales and the latest Centris Montreal Market Stats for March 2017 <img src=”//b.scorecardresearch.com/p?c1=2&c2=6538986&cv=2.0&cj=1″ alt=”” /> As indicated in the table below, all of the province’s census metropolitan areas (CMAs) registered an increase in sales in March, with the exception of...
DESJARDINS MARKET FORCAST FOR QUEBEC Read the report below: On March 23, Desjardins published its forecasts for Québec’s resale housing market. According to their forecasts, the number of existing home sales is expected to grow by 2.3 per cent in 2017 to reach 80,000. Despite the latest mortgage tightening measures, Desjardins considers...
West Island A Seller’s Market With The Shortest Selling Times! According to the QFREB, (Quebec Federation of Real Estate Board in case you were wondering), six West Island cities had the shortest selling times in 2016. Pincourt, Kirkland and Dorval had the fastest selling times at 73 days and Beaconsfield, Dollard-des-Ormeaux and...
Griffintown Walking Tour I thought I would share this post from G. Scott Macleod as he just finished creating the Griffin Town walking tour production. The Griffintown walking tour is in preparation for St Patrick’s Day and Montreal 375th anniversary. Enjoy the 21 videos that tell the stories of Griffintown....
Montreal Real Estate January 2017 Montreal real estate January 2017, the details according to Centris “January’s sales increase can be largely attributed to the number of condominium transactions, which jumped by 21 per cent compared to January of last year,” said Daniel Dagenais, President of the GMREB Board of Directors....
The Montreal Vacation Home This past year I had the distinct pleasure of getting to meet a colleague of mine from Texas who made the decision a few years back to invest in a vacation home here in the Le Plateau neighborhood of Montreal. She originally came to visit Montreal...
The Resurgence of Walkable Neighborhoods From the youngest generation to the oldest generation, there’s consensus that walkability is a shared amenity that needs even more attention in our cities. In fact, walkability is the feature of cities that holds promise to reduce the sprawl that we all hate. People want...
Headline photo by Bonnie Meisels ©all rights reserved Montreal Real Estate Forcast for 2017 The Montreal real estate forcast for 2017 shows 2016 had a strong finish and a solid and stable market is expected in 2017. To get some idea about the numbers, here’s a short video for you...
Montreal Real Estate Stats 4th Quarter 2016 After a healthy and strong Montreal real estate market in 2016, this last quarter is looking to be a bit weaker here in the last quarter. Here are some of the preliminary numbers courtesy of the QFREB Market Analysis Department: Housing Starts Decreased in...
Happy 2017! Happy 2017 and farewell to 2016! By many accounts, 2016 has been unprecedented…well we won’t rehash the election…the loss of some of our revered icons like David Bowie, George Michael and just the other day, both Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds, the list is far too long for...
Montreal’s Best Restaurants of 2016 By Lesley Chesterman for the Montreal Gazette With rising interest rates in both the U.S. & Canada and much uncertainty in the world on the political front, this holiday season is a good time to turn to one of my favorite topics, “food”, When it...
More Downtown Condos In Montreal? Do We Really Need More Downtown Condos In Montreal? Last night, it was announced in Montreal, that the land and building for the old Montreal Children’s Hospital would now be revitalized as a development project for new condos, green spaces and affordable housing. With an...
Condo Buyers Should Beware Of New Inspection Rules Today’s Press Review from the Greater Montreal Real Estate Board is a nice complilation of interesting articles. One in particular is an article by the Montreal Gazette “Condo Buyers Should Beware of New Inspection Rules”, what you need to know. 14/12/2016 Condo...
Time For Music! As the holidays approach and things start to wind down, I thought I’d share a music stream that a friend shared with me this evening. Did you know that this year, Hanukkah and Christmas fall on the same night. Does anyone know when this last happened….In any...
Canadian Homeownership For today’s blogpost, I’d like to share with you the press review from the Greater Montreal Real Estate Board. The review consists of a few interesting articles about Canadian homeownership and real estate. 12/12/2016 The doomsday scenario: Why you’re more tied to real estate than you think and...
Montreal’s Eater Awards for 2016 is out! This year there are two sets of selections for each category. One set was determined by the Eater Awards editorial team, the other, the people’s or reader’s choice vote. I really like the way they chose to do the awards this year, it’s...
Featured headline photo by Jeremy Thomas Montreal Holidays 2016 Staycation If you’ll be here in Montreal over the 2016 holidays, don’t fret as there are tons of things to do for under $50, according to Montreal Blog’s article “16 Montreal Things You Absolutely Must Treat Yourself To For Under $50...
Ten Emerging Trends In Real Estate 2017 Ten emerging trends in real estate 2017, features a great article by Curbed, giving us a picture of the U.S. economic growth and real estate returns. Despite all the recent political uncertainty with Brexit and the U.S. election results, the United States still...
Urban Farming And Emerging Real Estate Trends The truth is real estate became super interesting for me when I realized that it crossed over into my passion for good, natural food! I always said my heart was through my stomache and it still holds true today. Years ago, at the...
5 Things Changing Canadian Real Estate Canadian real estate was once something well understood. Since the unexpected results of the U.S. election results the Canadian real estate market has followed suit. Mortgage rates are on the rise, with RBC Bank, being one of the first to implement the rate increase...
Dollars & Sense – Rising Interest Rates Photo by Bonnie Meisels ©All rights reserved Recently rising interest rates came as big suprise here in Canada after much talk and speculation that rates would remain low for quite some time. A recent publication from TD Bank gives us a good snapshot...
The one-in-six rule: can Montreal fight gentrification by banning restaurants? Interesting article by The Guardian St Henri is an up and coming, sweet little neighborhood, close to the Atwater Market. The neighborhood has many shops, cafes and restaurants that have put this neighborhood on the map. It’s this wonderful diversity,...
Montréal Real Estate Market is on a Roll According to the market report from the CMHC – Canada’s Mortgage And Housing Corporation On the existing home market, demand will be on the rise in 2016, and sales registered through the Centris® system will increase, reaching between 38,500 and 48,500 units....
Photo by Bonnie Meisels© Best Montreal Real Estate Market October 2016 – Posts Vigorous Price Increases Via CNW According to the latest Centris statistics the Montreal real estate market in October 2016 in Greater Montreal has been the best October in seven years! Sales by geographic area All five main...
Photo credit: Bonnie Meisels © Montreal Real Estate News Is Out! Montreal Real Estate News is out! Welcome to my online digital newsletter. Discover what our local real estate market is up to with the latest monthly market news and videos. Besides articles and statistics on our local Montreal Real...
Montreal Real Estate September 2016 Highlights Courtesy of GMREB Montreal Real Estate September 2016: Sales in the Montréal CMA increased by 4% in September. This was the 18th sales increase in the past 19 months. The Island of Montréal (+8%), the North Shore (+4%) and the South Shore (+3%)...
The coolest neighbourhood in Montreal without question is Le Plateau! Every week I go to the Mile End section of Le Plateau for yoga class. I’m fortunate to be in this part of Montreal every weekend as there’s always something new to discover in this neighborhood! The people and shops...
Photo © by Bonnie Meisels The Benefits of Living In Le Plateau The benefits about living in Le Plateau were made clear to me this week when I finally had the opportunity to meetup with Judy, a fellow Texan colleague of mine. She got wise years ago about buying property...
Rooftop Urban Gardens in Quebec Rooftop urban gardens and sustainable food systems is what began my interest in green real estate. I have been a member of Batiments Durable de Quebec for several years now. Batiment Durable de Quebec is the Montreal chapter of the Canada Green Building Council. Their...
Green Condo For Sale Fabulous green condo in the beautiful and quiet Bois Franc neighborhood in Saint-Laurent. This awesome new construction, 2014/2015 features two bedrooms and two baths. The building called Bella Vista Phase I is by Rodimax. It is surrounded by exquisite high end homes in a cul de...
Luxury Condo In Montreal Offered at 1.4 Million This gorgeous luxury condo in Montreal is up for sale now that P.K. has been transferred to the Nashville Predators. No doubt, this is a sad loss for Montreal, but PK will no know longer need his Montreal crib. His awesome downtown...
MONTRÉAL MARKET SALES FOR AUGUST 2016 SHOWING STRONG SALES! Montreal residential market sales in the Montréal CMA increased by 13% in August 2016. What a big improvement compared to August of last year. This was the 17th sales increase in the past 18 months. All of the details will be...
5 reasons Gen X moms are the best real estate agents As a mother of 3 plus one kids, I can honestly say that I love this article that makes the best case as to why us Gen X moms make the best real estate agents! BY MARY MCINTOSH...
Foreign Investment in Canada And Montreal Foreign investment up until August has been slower in Montreal than other parts of Canada like Vancouver. But this is set to change. Read about new measures imposed on foreign investment in the Vancouver market in this informative article by Benjamin Shingler for the...
Le Plateau Mont Royal And Mile End Montreal’s Best Kept Secrets One of the best places to hang out if you’re visiting Montreal or for local Montrealers in need of a good restaurant or a neighborhood with some creative energy, Le Plateau Mont Royal is a wonderful quartier with a...
With the advent of new technologies or applications changing things up daily, there’s no shortage of industries that will be disrupted, including Montreal real estate at some point. From artificial intelligence to self driving cars, we may think these things are far off in the future, but they are closer...
I couldn’t resist posting this recent article about Keller Williams’ performance. Although Keller Williams is new to Montreal and Quebec in general (only about 3 years or so), it’s plans to expand throughout Quebec are aggressive. Most Montrealer’s aren’t aware that Keller Williams is the number 1 brokerage in the...
Best Sustainable Home Designs – Best Eco-friendly Sustainable Green Homes I thought I would share this video series by Josh Byrne, Best Sustainable Home Designs – Best Eco-friendly Sustainable Green Homes Episode 1 Join Josh Byrne (best know as a presenter from the ABC TV Gardening Australia program) as he...
The Ultimate Guide to Green Living Using 10 Stylish, Eco-Friendly Apartment Ideas by Cynthia Bowman for Freshome The Ultimate Guide to Green Living Using 10 Stylish, Eco-Friendly Apartment Ideas – Freshome.com Our home is our sanctuary away from the chaos of the world outside. But is it really a sanctuary?...
7 Home fixes you must complete before selling Good article from Inman News on 7 Home fixes you must complete before selling. Key Takeaways Fix it to sell. Structural is just as important as cosmetic. Give the buyers what they want — create the “wow” factor. The process of getting...
Foreign Investment Effect On Montreal Market Foreign investment effect on the Montreal market. There is a significant difference in investment in Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. Read the article published in the Globe and Mail to learn more. ALICJA SIEKIERSKA The Globe and Mail Published Wednesday, Jul. 13, 2016 11:32AM EDT...
Via Inman 1. Motivators Consumers are most motivated to adopt smart home technology by family safety. Six out of 10 survey respondents cited that as the biggest reason for their interest in smart home products. Increasing convenience in home management, such as by adding the ability to turn on lights after dark (54 percent) and provide...
The Latest Montreal Real Estate Market Stats For June 2016 The Latest Montreal Real Estate Market Stats For June 2016 show a stable a balanced market, with zero change from last years numbers to this years. Sales of single family homes continued their upward monthly trend for it’s 16th consecutive month...
Condominium Fees Across Quebec The QFREB reviewed and recently published a report on condominium fees across Quebec from 2015 to 2016. There is a significant difference between the average condo fees in greater Montreal and the rest of Quebec as well as between wood buildings and large concrete structures. View...
A Snapshot of Mount Royal – Nature’s Real Estate It’s been raining here in Montreal the past two days but never the less, I managed to sneak in a walk to the mountain, one of my favorite past times. After all, this warm season is short and before we turn...
A Video Perspective of Life In Montreal Tourisme Montreal published a series of eight videos, each shot by a different director. This video, entitled “huit” is one of the eight, and is produced by Mathieu Grimard. The film shares an interesting perspective on life in Montreal. “What makes us love...
Foreign buyers flocking to Canada’s hot luxury real estate markets Why the Montreal luxury real estate market has become attractive to foreign buyers, via BNN To read the full article, click below: Why foreign investors are taking a second look at Canada Brian Belski, chief investment officer at BMO Capital...
Summers In Montreal Summers in Montreal are truly the very best! The featured photo in this blog was taken from my Montreal garden this morning as my peonies, one of my favorite summer flowers, are finally blossoming:) Summer is definitely one of the best times to come check out our...
Big Data And Real Estate I recently real an article by Michael Andersen on Medium entitled “A guy just transcribed 30 years of for-rent ads. Here’s what it taught us about housing prices“. It’s a great read to understand how looking at the data tells an important story such as...
Why Montreal is fast emerging as Canada’s cloud hub Why Montreal is fast emerging as Canada’s cloud hub via Cogeco Peer 1. As a real estate broker that’s always interested in learning about how technology can improve our lives and businesses, I often attend tech related workshops where I have...
April 2016 Montréal Area Residential Real Estate Market: Condominiums April 2016 Montréal Area Residential Real Estate Market – The latest stats from Centris To download the report, visit https://realestatemontreal.net/montreal-real-estate-market-reports/
Welsome to my post: This is part of a series of shorties, mini blog posts that give you a snapshot of something I’d like to share or find interesting. For today’s post, I’d like to share a few videos of some Drone flights that will give you that eye in...
Ville St Laurent – One of Montreal’s Luxury Neighborhoods Ville St Laurent – One of Montreal’s luxury neighborhoods is another shorty in my mini blog post series. This one is about a section of Ville St Laurent that houses some large luxurious homes. To get a sneek peek, check out...
Here in Montreal, it’s true, we never experienced the real estate boom that the Ontario and Vancouver markets enjoyed for many consecutive years. Now with the Canadian dollar being so weak against the U.S. Greenback, Montreal real estate prices are looking very attractive to foreign investors and out of town...
Unlocking Real-Estate Value by Going Green Via Morgan Stanley’s INSTITUTE FOR SUSTAINABLE INVESTING. Did you know that new green technology...
The Surprising Habits Of Original Thinkers Enjoy this TEDTALK by Adam Grant on The Suprising Habits of Original Thinkers; How do creative people come up with great ideas? Organizational psychologist Adam Grant studies “originals”: thinkers who dream up new ideas and take action to put them into the world. In...
Top 10 Cities for Luxury Real Estate via askavenue, a new and interesting platform in the real estate business, providing consumers in the U.S. with free realtor advice. Read the article here https://askavenue.com/blog/top-10-cities-luxury-real-estate/
Another informative and important report by PWC that will help you identify the strong and weak spots in our Canadian real estate market. Which asset classes are expected to best perform in 2016 and what are the emerging trends for 2016, No Title No Description Photo by David Rennet Home...
A Taste Of New York Real Estate Transactions! I thought I would share this for those of you who happen to be curious about investment property transactions a little over the border in my old stomping ground of New York city. The article is via the New York Times Recent...
Montreal’s Vision For A Greener Future This video was created by the city of Montreal as an action plan for 2010-2015. We’re now in 2016, and it would be nice to see a more ambitious plan for green residential homes! In the meantime, enjoy the video.
Mortgage rates sink to lowest levels in more than a year Via The Washington Post Mortgage rates sink to lowest levels in more than a year Consumers are losing confidence in the economy, and that’s helping drive down mortgage rates. The Conference Board reported earlier this week that its consumer-confidence...
These are some of the latest economic trends in the Montreal real estate market in 2016, via the QFREB, Here are some points to keep in mind about recent economic conditions: According to the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), 24,901 residential properties changed hands across the country in January 2016,...
Favorite Cities of the Super Rich Via Forbes It’s interesting to see which cities are tops and what their projected position will be in ten years! Favorite Cities of the Super Rich Multi-millionaires have their pick of the litter. They can live in the world’s most expensive cities, like Monte...
My Definition of Love In honour of this Sundays Valentines Day, I thought I would share this great message from Richard Branson of his definition of love “love is a steadfast boat that allows you to make safe yet exciting passage across wild seas.” My definition of love Love should...
Via Inman News Trends, forecasts and more from some of the most prominent economic minds in the industry byDaren Blomquist Feb 2, 2016 Key Takeaways Growing rental rates and moderate home price growth should mean more people look to buy in 2016. Mortgage rates will rise, which should also...
Interesting article by the New York Times Unearthing the Past to Create New York’s Buildings of Tomorrow “It’s not just a token gesture or marketing ploy,” Ms. Clark said. “It offers information to our designers and brokers on what to do with the projects, with the interiors and detailing. It’s...
Today I’d like to share an article written by Atlanta realtor Hank Miller. It’s great to share information, especially when it’s useful and quality information! Cost Does Not Equal Value with Home Improvements Never forget the simple rule that cost does not equal value with home improvements. In fact, this...
Low loonie and strong U.S. economy should offset weak Quebec economy, Royal LePage predicts; Latest news on Montreal home prices Via cbc.ca Montreal home prices flat in last quarter but expected to grow in 2016 Home prices in the greater Montreal area had the lowest increase among metro areas in...
Why Our Planet Is Worth Saving! Please take the two minutes to watch this video, I promise you won’t regret it. Our planet is beautiful, sacred and magical and we must do all we can to protect it….. Enjoy the video narrated by David Attenborough for the BBC What A...
Top Tip – The five towns to invest in Canada and other good stuff Great informative article by Ozziie Jurock Photo by Vanelibg Top five towns in Canada – Jurock Real Estate Insider At the World Outlook Financial Conference Ozzie always gives 40 or so best recommendations for the following...
My holiday wishes to you and yours as we usher in 2016!
Average house prices to edge higher in 2016 Via CREA posted by THE STAR Average house prices to edge higher in 2016: CREA | Toronto Star OTTAWA – The Canadian Real Estate Association expects average house prices in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Newfoundland and Labrador to fall next year because of...
It appears as if the general mood everywhere is that things have gotten progressively worse over time, with 2015 highlighting some hard to ignore serious problems like Isis and climate change. Well contrary to how things seem, this fascinating article “11 Reasons Why 2015 Was A Great Year For Humanity”...
Design I Love Series Every now and then I’ll be sharing home design photos that I love. This one is from Freshome. It features a non kitchen style kitchen in Montreal. ‘Non-Kitchen’ Kitchen in Montreal Showcases Souvenirs – Freshome.com An ode to travels and souvenirs, this kitchen renovation in Montreal, Canada,...
Featured Image via CBS A Different Type of Real Estate A different type of real estate features a fantastic piece from CBS Sunday Morning, one of my favorite shows on TV that I’ve been watching and loving for more than 25 years now! This video is about an artist Ra...
If you’re like me and your heart is through your stomach, then you’ll want to know about some great fine dining restaurants in Montreal. This list was put together by willtravelforfood.com https://willtravelforfood.com/2015/03/17/best-fine-dining-restaurants-in-montreal/
I just finished watching Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s report on CNN’s “Vital Signs” on why Singapore has the smartest kids in the world. What an inspiring and thought provoking story. Take note Quebec, and the rest of Canada! Here in Quebec, our teachers are striking as our Provincial government wants to...
How to build a home for less than $50,000 How to build a home for less than $50,000 is a shorty or mini blog post on the new small home and pre-fab housing trends. There’s nothing like a visual. I’ll probably do an update to this post as new technologies...
If you’re like me and the way to your heart is through your stomach then you’ll enjoy my occasional posts about food! One thing we have here in Montreal is good food and we know how to eat well. Every once in a great while I treat myself to some...
Homes Sprouting Up Around Farms – The Birth of Agrihoods Homes Sprouting Up Around Farms – The Birth of Agrihoods is about a real estate trend and in my humble opinion, the sustainable future of real estate development. This past sunday, CBS Sunday Morning, one of my all time favorite...
Via CBRE Three Tech Trends that Will Transform Real Estate – Blueprint, presented by CBRE Technological innovation is radically changing how and where we choose to work, live and play, essentially forcing us to rethink the built environment-and our place in it. “This industrial-era concept that there is a separation...
Montreal: A Market That is Performing Better Than You Think Via Montreal Real Estate Forum https://www.realestateforums.com/montrealref/fr/overview/survol.html
6 Breathtaking Montreal Condos You Can Live In Right Now So you’ve probably noticed that Montreal is becoming quite the condo city. It seems like everywhere you look, a new development is going up on every corner. Each one offers a unique set of pros and cons, making choosing the...
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Old Montreal: A Look Inside The Historical & Vibrant Montreal Neighborhood by Michael Dalimonte via Navut Great article by Michael Dalimonte Via the Navut Blog on some of the historical background of Old Montreal as well it’s best neighborhood features. The article also features a recent video I produced with...
WHY BUILD GREEN? Infographic explaining green building’s many benefits – Infographics Central Photo by : Bone-Structure Architecture
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The House That Hemp Built: Flexible, Fireproof and Eco-Friendly
Best Real Estate Blogs 2018 The best real estate blogs in the U.S. https://fitsmallbusiness.com/best-real-estate-blogs/ List of best real estate blogs in Canada besides mine:) https://revnyou.com/websites-for-canadian-real-estate-investors/ Real Estate on Quora, one of my favorite resources! https://www.quora.com/topic/Real-Estate
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Some Awesome Videos Of Montreal I’d like to share a few videos with you that show Montreal as the beautiful city that it is, especially since spring is just about here. The first video is by Stéphane MONG. Enjoy this beautifully executed video… Montreal | A Timelapse Discovery from Stéphane...
Whether you’re buying, selling, or investing, once the transaction has closed, as a Montreal realtor, I donate a portion of my profits to the non profit of your choice. Your choice matters!