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02 Sep

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 of owners still have a mortgage in the U.S.   The data is very insightful as it provides a surprising picture of current real estate equity. The percentage of people with less than 50% equity in their property was found in the smallest group of the 3.   https://youtu.be/hPAlEA5bFYo?feature=shared A look at the latest insights on the...

17:00 / Montreal Real Estate / Real Estate Inspiration / Real Estate Market Economics / Real Estate trends
01 Jul

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 find beautiful and unique boutiques, gourmet, charming restaurants, hip cafes, and local grocers.   Some history of this neighborhood.:   In the 1950s, Portuguese immigrants moved into the neighborhood, brightening up the area between Roy and Rachel, Saint-Urbain and de Bullion Due to its large concentration of French immigrants who arrived in the early twenty-first...

20:06 / Montreal Neighborhoods / Montreal Real Estate / Walkable Neighborhoods
28 May

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 spring market heats up and it looks as though some buyers are coming off the sidelines, it's important to remember that the intense market conditions of recent years have not gone anywhere, they've just been on pause,” said Jill Oudil, CREA's chair, in a press release."   Canadians are re-entering a market that's seen months of...

16:05 / Canadian Real Estate / Montreal Market Data / Montreal Real Estate / Real Estate trends
29 Apr

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 the thought of doing a home search with a machine has zero appeal for me. Over their lifetime, real estate brokers and / or agents will buy, sell and rent property for themselves, me included.  There is an emotional component to the process. After all we are human and not completely logical! ...

01:18 / AI And Real Estate / Montreal Real Estate / Proptech and Blockchain Technology / Real Estate trends
16 Mar

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.   Introduction   The Golden Square Mile is situated at the base of Mount Royal in the heart of downtown Montreal. It is a historic and vibrant neighborhood teeming with grand architecture, elegant streets, lush green spaces, and a rich history. Known for its luxurious mansions, world-class shopping, and gourmet restaurants, the Golden Square Mile is...

15:12 / Canadian Real Estate / Golden Square Mile / Montreal Neighborhoods / Montreal Real Estate
08 Mar

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     [pdf-embedder url="https://www.realestatemontreal.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/stats-202302-en.pdf"]   Main summary and takeaways via Centris: The Montreal CMA continued to post record declines in sales in February, but no longer differs from the rest of the Province in this regard. The accumulation of unsold properties on the market caused active listings and selling times to jump, but levels remain well below historical averages. Median prices are down from the same period last year, but up from January 2023.   "“Despite an all-time low number of...

02:05 / Montreal Market Data / Montreal Real Estate
30 Jan

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 in or wish to work on climate change. From job boards, to climate groups,  education, communites and tech, this has it all.   Another great post by Ahmed Fathy on Linkedin offering many resources from the United Nations on sustainability. He has requested this be shared to whomever is interested. I hope you find these...

04:20 / Climate Change / Sustainability
28 Jan

@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 like Bitcoin, is a decentralized digital ledger that records transactions across a network of computers. This technology allows for secure and transparent record-keeping, and it has the potential to be used for a wide range of real estate applications. One of the most significant ways that blockchain technology could impact the real estate industry...

04:49 / Proptech and Blockchain Technology / Real Estate trends
11 Jan

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 the best cities to invest in real estate in Canada so that you can start planning your next big investment. Montreal is the Best Canadian City to Invest in Real Estate Montreal is a great city to live in. It's affordable, has a vibrant culture, and it's booming with new businesses. The food scene...

19:19 / Canadian Real Estate / Montreal Real Estate / Real Estate trends
24 Dec

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 to gather with family, but an opportunity to reflect on the planet and the world at large, as well as our role in it. Before I begin, I'd like to take this moment to wish all my clients, friends, neighbors and all of you out there, a very wonderful, joyous, holiday season,...

15:03 / Climate Change / Natures Real Estate
14 Dec

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 building technologies, green building certification to green building incentives, green building is becoming the norm. In this blog, we will explore all aspects of green building and how it is transforming the real estate market.   Introduction to the Green Build Revolution   The green build revolution is a movement towards building structures that are more energy-efficient, reduce emissions,...

04:33 / Green Real Estate / Sustainability / Sustainable Real Estate
06 Dec

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 has tons of data on past market performance, inclusive of the market outlook for 2023. U.S. locations are classified as "Magnets, The Establishment, Niche, Backbone, and then further classified as Sun Belt, 18 hour cities, supernovas, etc .   These classifications are also ranked by location and property sector, and demand. It succeeds in identifying possible opportunities or waning...

02:40 / Global Real Estate / Montreal Real Estate / Real Estate trends