Home Care

Water Damage and Sewer Backup: What Steps Should You Follow?

Water damage and sewer backups, which many Quebecers experienced this weekend with the remnants of Storm Debby, are situations no one wishes to face but can unfortunately happen at any time. Whether it’s a flood, a burst pipe, or a sewer backup, these incidents can cause significant damage ...

Real estate

Accepted Offer to Purchase: Is It Possible to Move In Before the Notarial Deed Is Signed

Your offer to purchase has been accepted! The financing is secured. All that remains is to visit the notary. However, given that notaries in Quebec are very busy, the appointment date is set much later than expected. This delay disrupts your plans, and you may be tempted to contact the seller to ...

Finance & Mortgage

Preparing for a Property Purchase: Fixed or Variable Rate Mortgage?

As you prepare to purchase a property, the first step is obtaining a mortgage pre-approval. You've been keeping up with the news and are aware that the long-awaited drop in high interest rates has finally occurred. But does this mean you should opt for a variable rate mortgage instead of ...

How Much Is Your House Worth?

Don't Sell Your House Without Knowing Its True Market Value One of the first crucial steps is determining the market value of your property. Unlike the municipal value, the market value represents what the market is willing to pay for your house. It is influenced by the supply and demand of hous...

Real estate

The Great Availability of Real Estate Brokers: A Sign of Dedication to Their Clients

In the dynamic and often stressful world of real estate, a broker's availability can make all the difference between a smooth buying or selling experience and an exhausting ordeal. Real estate brokers know that to serve their clients well, they must be available at all times. This great availabil...

Finance & Mortgage

How the Recent Interest Rate Cut Will Save Quebec Homeowners

Quebecers are responding to the recent interest rate cut announced by the Bank of Canada on Wednesday, June 5 at 10:30 AM ET. Since July 2023, the key interest rate had been maintained at 5%, affecting the real estate market, house prices, and transactions throughout the province and the country....

Real estate

Good News for the Real Estate Market: The Bank of Canada Lowers Its Key Interest Rate to 4.75%

Expected Turning Point for the Real Estate Market For the first time since July 12, 2023, the Bank of Canada has lowered its key interest rate, reducing it from 5% to 4.75%. This decision marks a long-awaited turning point for the real estate market. Although an interest rate of 4.75% remains hi...