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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
05 Dec

  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 Montreal market forcast for 2022, I honestly don't know where this year has gone as it feels as if time flew by so fast, especially the last six months! As we all know inflation, evidenced by the price of gas, food, and continuos rising interest rates, continue to put a huge strain on people. The question...

23:50 / Global Real Estate / Montreal Market Data / Montreal Real Estate / Real Estate trends
27 Oct

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 their own ensuite bathroom. There's a large balcony with great city views, and a feeling of spaciousness with the 11 foot high ceiling accents.   https://youtu.be/63_kap7rWq0   View the full listing   The Ritz Residences provide an incredible 5 star, luxury hotel style lifestyle. The building has an indoor pool, spa, gourmet restaurant Maison Boulud, 24 hours security,...

04:41 / Golden Square Mile / Montreal Neighborhoods / Montreal Real Estate
10 Oct

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.        For those who are thinking about moving to Montreal, I thought this video by "Making That Change" covers many aspects of the city.     https://youtu.be/oSgUL_lizsc   A must read Montreal blog to discover things to do and of course the best food!   Visit the full list of neighborhoods in Greater Montreal Read the blog Read the Newsletter  ...

02:07 / Montreal Neighborhoods
23 Sep

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 is coming on the market but we'll have to keep an eye on how things continue to unfold. Commercial real estate has to adjust to changes in a post covid world.  Check out the PWC report on commercial trends. https://www.pwc.com/ca/en/industries/real-estate/emerging-trends-in-real-estate-2021/commercial-property-outlook.html   Read the PWC report   "In the office today, at home tomorrow: The impact of a hybrid...

04:21 / Montreal Market Data