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  Dreaming of buying a second home? Here’s how to make sure you really live the dream. Always preclude your property search by listing your needs: travel time, property criteria, budget, wish list and more. Just as importantly, think about what you absolutely don’t want: perhaps it’s the sound of a nearby highway or neighbours that are just a bit too close. These little ...

  REALTA offers real estate services aligned with the new technological, social and cultural realities of clients. Our values are not merely theoretical; they can be seen in our approach and know-how. They are also closely intertwined and concretely linked to our advanced expertise and day-to-day efforts. Together, they are our guarantee, our brand image and the basis of our ...

  The Montreal real estate market has been booming in recent years! So why is it that some properties are struggling to find buyers when so many homes are selling like hotcakes and above their asking price? What can you do to successfully market your property and ensure it stands out from the crowd? Repair Start by taking a walk around your home. Look for anything that’s ...

  Familiar with the French expression “Acheter, c’est voter” (buying is voting)? Or perhaps you’ve recently heard about the panier bleu (or Blue Basket) – a new initiative by the Quebec government to encourage people to buy Quebec-made goods online. For a while now, I’ve been thinking about this “buy local” movement and just how far we should take it. Should we ...

2020 – A historic year for real estate in Quebec! Quebec hit new real estate records in 2020, with a total of 121,213, transactions. That’s a growth of over 18% versus 2019. How did Outremont fare? It accounted for 179 of these transactions. That’s on par with the 180 transactions for 2019, which was already a record year for our beautiful borough.   Where are all these ...

Selling a property is always a major moment in anyone’s life. To be successful, it’s important to surround yourself with the right people. Did you know that there are over 14,000 real estate brokers in Quebec and nearly 6,000 in Montreal alone? How can you weed through them all to find one who you can fully trust to sell your home?     Many real estate brokers prefer to ...

2020 – A Historic Year for Real Estate in Quebec! By the end of the year, the province of Quebec should hit a new record for real estate: between 120,000 and 130,000 properties sold – an increase of over 20% versus last year. How has Outremont fared? Come December 31st, our beautiful area will have closed around 166 real estate transactions. That’s an increase of 6% over 2019, ...

In the heart of North Hatley, discover this authentic ecological house of passive solar design. Facing south, it is also characterized by its magnificent exposed massive beam and post structure, designed by a craftsman carpenter. The Massawippi house is awaiting its “LEED” Platinum certification.       Find all the characteristics of the house here

To all our valued customers, According to the government’s most recent announcement, we have now officially entered the second wave of the pandemic. Being in the red zone means it’s essential that we all follow public health guidelines and double-down our hygiene and physical distancing efforts. We know you’re probably wondering what the coming weeks will bring. I can at ...

François Bissonnette is celebrating 25 years in real estate brokerage this year. A symbolic number because having 25 years of experience in one’s field really makes a difference! In 1995, François launched his career in real estate and quickly ranked among the 5 most successful brokers at the largest real estate banner in Quebec. He then continued his career by becoming one of the ...