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Quebec’s legal battle between CNQ and title insurers leaves brokers and homeowners in limbo ahead of mortgage renewal wave

November 26, 2024 No Comments

Quebec-based mortgage brokers and homeowners are caught in limbo due to an ongoing legal battle that is unlikely to be resolved before the renewal tsunami hits.

Montreal unveils 2025 budget with new spending for housing, homelessness

November 20, 2024 No Comments

The City of Montreal is promising to speed up construction permits, raise taxes on owners of vacant lots and spend tens of millions of dollars more to help develop affordable housing as part of its 2025 budget.

Montreal’s housing market hits record October sales

November 7, 2024 No Comments

October saw a dramatic upswing in Montreal’s housing market, with sales surging 44% year-over-year—the strongest October sales increase in over 20 years.

Two Quebec real estate brokers suspended for using fake bids to drive up prices

September 11, 2024 No Comments

Two Quebec real estate brokers are facing fines and years-long suspensions for submitting bogus offers on homes to drive up prices during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Montreal home sales, prices rise in August: real estate board

September 7, 2024 No Comments

The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales rose 9.3 per cent in August compared with the same month last year, with levels slightly higher than the historical average for this time of year.

Montreal home sales surge 12% in July, defying national trends

August 8, 2024 No Comments

Montreal defied the national trend of stagnant home sales, recording a 12% increase in sales in July.

Montreal home sales rise in June as prices continue to climb: real estate board

July 4, 2024 No Comments

The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales rose 6.4% in June compared with the same month last year.

On Quebec’s traditional moving day, hundreds of renters are still looking for a home

July 1, 2024 No Comments

It’s moving day in Quebec, and Mario Lortie is leaving his apartment of 27 years.

Homelessness: Quebec, Ottawa announce $115 million for emergency housing in Montreal

June 21, 2024 No Comments

The federal and Quebec governments have announced nearly $60 million a year for the next two years to get unhoused Montrealers a roof over their heads.

A real estate sold sign is shown in a Toronto west end neighbourhood May 16, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Montreal home sales up 25% in April as expected rate cuts prompt recovery: board

May 8, 2024 No Comments

The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers says Montreal-area home sales surged 25.5 per cent in April compared with the same month last year, with levels returning to historical averages.

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