Immobilier Archives - Eric Jolander

What to Check out Before Buying a Property

18/04/2023

If you are thinking of buying a property in co-ownership, it is necessary to take time to check out every detail to avoid any bad surprise. In fact, many key components must be investigated, such as the location, the common areas, the building’s structure, the financial statements, etc. Let’s look at what you need to […]

Desjardins closes FairSquare (DuProprio for the ROC)

14/04/2023

DuProprio’s Puzzle A real estate project in your future? Whether you wish to call a broker to assist you throughout your transaction, or you decided to take the DIY route, many options are available. Unlike Centris, which groups listings from all Quebec-based brokers, DuProprio positions itself as the leader in transactions between individuals. Although popular […]

The evolution of sales statistics for co-ownership in Quebec

07/02/2023

2022 was not kind on Quebec’s co-ownership! Last trimester’s statistics for this area show that sales had a 23% drop in December 2022, compared to December 2021. A decrease that touches the plexes harder, with a decrease in the number of sales of 27% over this same period. But this shows a bigger problem: there […]

A New Role for Municipal Taxes

18/01/2023

Municipal taxes are the main source of income to finance a city’s activities. The amount to pay is based on the property’s value. The imposition for municipal taxes represents the value of the building. This value, decided based on the property assessment, does not define the real value of the property on the market and […]

18/11/2022

Look at the top cities with the highest price increase since 2020. To read the list please know that: The median price is the median price for single-unit houses during the third trimester of 2022. The variation means the increase compared to the last trimester of 2020. NB: A city must have at least 30 […]

5 signs of a Smart Real Estate Investment

26/09/2022

As you know, real estate is one of the most profitable investments. However, this doesn’t mean that profits are always there. In practice, the profitability of a real estate investment depends on many factors. Are you planning to buy a condo, a multiple apartment building or a house to rent or to sell? No matter […]

An Assesment of Ahuntsic’s First Quarter of 2022

18/05/2022

The first quarter of 2022 is behind us, and it is time to take stock of the real estate situation in Ahuntsic. There is no doubt that the district continues to seduce: its comfort of life, its dynamism, the beauty of its streets attracts, and even if sales slow down due to a drop in […]

EXPENSES TO EXPECT BEFORE BUYING A PROPERTY

20/11/2021

Are you thinking of getting started with the purchase of a property? Do not forget to anticipate additional expenses! Indeed, the budget for the acquisition of a home represents more than the price of the property itself. It is necessary to provide at least between 2% and 3% of the value of the latter to […]

6 Essential tips to renovate your home successfully

01/10/2021

Renovating your home is the obvious solution to keep it in shape, but also to improve its beauty. Home improvement projects can be more complex than it seems. Between prioritizing, meeting professionals, budgeting, and verifying the current rules and regulations, it can be puzzling. Here are 6 essential tips to successfully renovate your house. Organize […]

Everything You Need to Know About Hidden Defects

25/05/2021

Summer is coming and bringing moving season along with it. Amongst all questions buyers and sellers can ask themselves during this time, one subject is always brought up: hidden defects. What are they and how to avoid them when buying or selling a property? What is a hidden defect? In the real estate world, hidden […]