In the Laurentians, as in many other regions, renovations before selling a property can play a key role in its appeal and sale price. Here are the renovations generally considered the most profitable, as well as those that tend to be less beneficial. 3 Most Profitable Renovations 1. Kitchen Renovation The kitchen is often the
While major markets across the country are hitting reset, growing demand and lack of supply are expected to put further upward pressure on Quebec home prices next year. While major housing markets across Canada are expected to enter 2026 with a gradual return to seasonal trends, Quebec is telling a different story yet again. While
Not unlike the province’s residential market, homes near Quebec’s popular ski hills recorded an increase in sales and price appreciation this year, despite economic uncertainty Housing markets across Quebec have been bucking national trends all year, and the province’s recreational real estate regions are no exception. Driven by steady demand and tight inventory, as well
The Bank of Canada delivered another 25 basis point cut to the key lending rate Today, the Bank of Canada announced that it has cut the overnight lending rate yet again by 25 basis points to 2.25%. This is the second consecutive rate cut the Bank has made this fall, and the third cut this
Quebec City recorded the highest year-over-year aggregate price gains in Canada for the sixth consecutive quarter Quebec’s real estate market continued to defy the national trendline in the third quarter, maintaining strong activity levels and price appreciation against economic uncertainty and global trade tensions. Despite forecasts of a slowdown, the province’s residential market continues to
Québec has modernized its co-ownership (condominium) rules through two complementary reforms: Article 141 (Bill 141) on insurance and Article 16 (Bill 16) on governance and transparency. Bill 141 – Syndicates must insure the building’s full reconstruction cost, excluding individual improvements, so major losses can be covered without improvised financing. To keep coverage accurate, a
Trade tensions with the United States weigh on economic growth, prompting rate cut Today, the Bank of Canada announced that it has cut the overnight lending rate by 25 basis points to 2.5%. This marks the first rate cut since March. With softness taking hold in the labour market and trade tensions with the US
Whether you’re heading on a quick weekend getaway or planning a cross-country trip, leaving your home unattended can come with its risks. From break-ins and burst pipes to power outages and package thefts, unexpected issues can arise when no one’s around to keep an eye on things. The good news? With a few simple precautions,
Interest rates can shape the financial lives of Canadians in powerful ways. Whether it’s the monthly cost of a mortgage or the return on a savings account, most interest rates can be traced back to one key figure: the Bank of Canada’s overnight lending rate. In recent years, this benchmark has moved beyond financial circles
Whilst economic anxieties slowed other housing markets in Q2, Quebec’s major cities reported strong activity and price appreciation The province of Quebec’s real estate market continued to buck national trends in the second quarter of the year, showing few signs of slowing despite broader economic and political uncertainty. According to the latest results of the
