Condominium Fees: from A to Z
You are the happy owner of a brand new condo and you notice, with pleasure, that your condominium fees are not that expensive. Be careful, do not pat yourself on the back too quickly, because low condo fees [...]
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? [...]
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 [...]
The rules for renting out your condo – short-term or long-term
Some people buy one or more condos with the goal of renting them out long-term, while other new owners rent on occasion (when going on vacation, for example) on the Airbnb platform or not (depending on the context). [...]
10 things to consider before buying a new home
Buying a new home is serious business. For many, it will be the biggest economic transaction of their life. The quality of its construction is therefore an essential component. We have identified the top ten things to verifying [...]
6 tips to avoid turning a flip into a flop!
Do you dream of performing the perfect house flip? You’re not alone. A increasingly larger population is becoming interested in the concept of the flip, thanks in part to the rapid multiplication of television shows on the topic. [...]
Trick questions for condo sellers
What makes promoters of new condos and homes uncomfortable? We asked four people representing residential projects to answer some of our trick questions… and whether or not there were questions that made them uncomfortable. The results were surprising! [...]
City or suburbs? 4 factors to help you choose
So here you are, ready to become a homeowner for what might be the first, or the umpteenth time! You have an important decision to make: will it be life in the suburbs or life in the city? [...]
