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Home inspection: what should every buyer in Quebec know?
The home inspection is often the most stressful moment of a real estate transaction. The buyer fears bad surprises. So does the seller. And no one wants to see the…
Separation and Real Estate in Quebec: How to Share the House Fairly (and Avoid Pitfalls)
In Quebec, dividing the home during a separation happens in three stages. First, the actual market value is established with a professional. Next, the net value is calculated: the value…
Selling a house quickly in Quebec without sacrificing the price
Speed and a good price are not mutually exclusive—provided you go about it the right way. With a fair pricing strategy and proper preparation, a property can sell in just…
Who pays the real estate broker’s commission in Quebec?
In Quebec, it is traditionally the seller who pays the commission. It is deducted from the sale price upon the conclusion of the transaction at the notary's office, and it…
Tardif Index — week of July 2 to 8, 2026: the Montreal residential market
For the week of July 2 to 8, 2026, the residential market on the Island of Montreal shows a clear rebalancing in favor of buyers. There were 293 properties sold,…
Selling your home yourself in Quebec: the honest picture
Yes, you can legally sell your home without a broker in Quebec, and thousands of owners do it every year, notably through for-sale-by-owner platforms. But the commission savings are often…
Real estate broker commission in Quebec: how much does it really cost?
In Quebec, a real estate broker's commission is generally around 4% to 5% of the sale price, plus taxes (GST and QST), and it is entirely negotiable: there is no…
Water infiltration in the basement: is it a latent defect if the seller declared it and had it repaired before the sale?
Important notice: this article is educational content. It does not replace the advice of a lawyer. Each latent defect case is unique and must be evaluated by a legal professional.…
Montreal real estate market: The Tardif Index—June 25 to July 1, 2026
L'Indice Tardif — Flux hebdomadaire : le ratio ventes/inscriptions penche vendeur, le mur d'expirations dit l'inverse Bulletin de flux · Semaine 26, 2026 — Période observée : 25 juin au…
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