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Plateau condo prices climb 6% as listings stay scarce
Fewer units came to market in August, and buyers competed on the ones that did. Agents report multiple offers on well-kept two-bedrooms.
Elena is shopping in Le Plateau. Good reason to move fast on Thursday's visit.
Westmount council approves new rules for basement apartments
Owners will need a permit before renting a lower unit, with inspections starting in the fall.
Two of your Westmount listings mention a rental unit. Worth checking the paperwork.
Green line service changes to hit Outremont commuters this month
Weekend closures for track work run through the end of September, with shuttle buses on Avenue Van Horne.
Plan Saturday showings in Outremont around the shuttle detours.
Griffintown tower gets green light for 240 more units
Construction is expected to start next spring on the site near Rue Peel, adding rental supply downtown.
More supply nearby. Price Griffintown resales carefully over the next year.
Quebec mortgage rates hold steady after Bank of Canada decision
Lenders kept five-year fixed offers near 4.4%, giving buyers a stable month to shop.
Use this with pre-approved buyers who keep waiting for a better rate.
Property tax bills in Ville-Marie rise for a second year
The average single-family bill goes up about $180, with commercial owners seeing a bigger jump.
Sellers will ask about carrying costs. Have the numbers ready.