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Selling for a Profit? Here’s What You Could Actually Keep in Quebec
Your selling price is only part of the picture. Understand the principal residence exemption, rental-property gains and the cash you could keep after a sale.
Read the articleBUYING A HOME · NEW CONSTRUCTIONBuying a Pre-Construction Home in Quebec: What Should You Know?
Before choosing your finishes, understand the contract, the full cost and the protection attached to your project.
Read Matthew’s answerSELLING A HOME · HOME STAGINGIs Home Staging Worth the Money, or Can You Do It Yourself?
Every home benefits from thoughtful preparation, but not every home needs a professional stager.
Read Matthew’s answerHOME VALUE · QUEBECAsking price vs. market value in Quebec: are you paying a fair price?
Why selling above or below asking does not tell the whole story—and how comparable sales help Quebec buyers assess a fair price.
Read Matthew’s answerSELLING A HOME · WEST ISLANDWhy does one home sell while another sits?
Price, condition, presentation and competition: why similar homes can have very different selling results in Dollard-des-Ormeaux and the West Island.
Read Matthew’s answerBUYING A HOME · DOLLARD-DES-ORMEAUX SCHOOLSHow do I verify which schools serve a Dollard-des-Ormeaux address?
How to check the assigned school, program, language eligibility and transportation using official sources.
Read Matthew’s answer →FIRST-TIME BUYERS · DOWN PAYMENTSDo I need 20% down to buy a home in Quebec?
Minimum down payments, a $700,000 example and mortgage insurance costs for Quebec buyers.
Read Matthew’s answerLIVING IN DOLLARD · NEIGHBOURHOOD GUIDELiving in Dollard-des-Ormeaux: neighbourhoods, homes and everyday life
Compare locations, home types, schools, commuting and the practical questions to ask before buying.
Read the guideNEW CONSTRUCTION · TAX REBATESBuying a new home in Quebec: what should you know about tax rebates?
GST and QST rebate limits, first-time buyer eligibility and the questions to ask before buying a new home or rental property.
Read Matthew’s answer →BUYING A HOME · FINANCINGDo I still need a financing condition if I am pre-approved?
A pre-approval does not guarantee the mortgage for the home you choose. I generally recommend keeping a financing condition when you need a mortgage, so the lender can confirm the financing for that specific purchase.
Read Matthew’s answer →BUYING A HOME · GETTING STARTEDWhat should I do before booking home showings in the West Island?
How a mortgage pre-approval, a comfortable budget and clear priorities can make your home search more focused and productive.
Read Matthew’s answer →SELLING A HOME · CONDITIONAL OFFERWhat is a 72-hour clause, and how does it protect a seller in Quebec?
When it applies, what happens after another offer is accepted, and what the first buyer must do within the notice period.
Read Matthew’s answer →HOME VALUE · WATER INFILTRATIONDoes a history of water infiltration affect a home’s value in Dollard and the West Island?
How disclosure, corrective work, documentation, insurance and remaining risk can influence buyer confidence and price.
Read Matthew’s answer →SELLING A HOME · CURRENT MARKETWhy isn’t my home selling if Montreal is still considered a seller’s market?
Why increased competition, pricing, presentation and buyer feedback matter in today’s more selective market.
Read Matthew’s answer →BUYING & SELLING · WEST ISLANDShould I sell my current home before buying another one?
How financing, available equity, marketability, timing and risk tolerance determine which transaction should happen first.
Read Matthew’s answer →HOME VALUE · DOLLARD-DES-ORMEAUXHow is a home’s market value determined in Dollard-des-Ormeaux?
How recent sales, the exact street, condition, renovations, property style and current competition shape a realistic value.
Read Matthew’s answer →SELLING A HOME · WEST ISLANDHow much does it cost to sell a home in Montreal’s West Island?
Brokerage compensation, mortgage charges, certificates of location, preparation and moving costs—and how to estimate your net proceeds.
Read Matthew’s answer →BUYING A CONDO · QUEBECWhat condo documents should a buyer review in Quebec?
The financial records, meeting minutes, insurance information and other documents that can reveal future costs and warning signs.
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