Houses for millionaires on GuideHabitation.ca
Do you have $1 million to spend? Are you part of a very select club of high net worth individuals with at least $1 million in the bank, or do you dream of someday living a jet set [...]
Mortgages in 10 lessons
You’re almost ready to realize your dream and buy your first home, but the very thought of a mortgage gives you hives? You don’t understand anything when it comes to down payments, interest, insurance, amortization and mortgage terms? [...]
Taking possession of a new condo: how to protect yourself from delays
You have found your dream condo. You fell in love with the building plans and you signed a preliminary contract with the intent to buy a unit in this building. The agreement stipulates that you will take possession [...]
7 Economic Benefits of Buying a Brand-New Home
You are looking for the ideal house but you do not necessarily want to spend hours upon hours making renovations . . . Are you interested by a brand new “turnkey” house? By selecting your future house wisely, [...]
8 questions to ask in the sales office
Buying a brand-new home is a very different process than purchasing one on the resale market. And more often than not, it is less known! It is important to be well prepared before visiting a sales office because you [...]
Tips for non-resident house buyers
If you don’t live in the Province of Quebec, you need to know the rules of the game before buying a condo or a second home. From mortgage financing to tax obligations, experts explain what non-resident buyers need [...]
How can I cancel my offer on a house?
You are two steps away from getting a house that you like a lot, but suddenly you start to doubt your decision. But, is there a way to back down? “People think they are just making a simple [...]
Everything you need to know about home ownership programs
Municipalities need revenues to pay their employees and to provide services to their citizens, and the primary source of obtaining and increasing that revenue is through property taxes. Therefore, municipalities apply a variety of imaginative approaches to attracting [...]
The preliminary contract: 5 important questions
The preliminary contract is the first step in the purchase of a new property. It is a critical legal document similar to the promise of purchase which precedes the purchase of a property from a previous owner, but [...]
How to buy a new condo and save money
For somebody looking for a new home, these are confusing times we live in. Gone are the good old days of les habitants, when all you had to do was walk into a clearing, drive a stake into the [...]
