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Montreal's Habitat 67 has a $750K condo for sale & it's like a time capsule inside (PHOTOS)

If you have ever dreamed of living inside a museum piece without freezing your bank account, this may be your shot. A rare Habitat 67 condo recently hit the market in Montreal, and unlike most units that have undergone modern renovations, this one remains remarkably close to its original 1967 design.

Listed for $750,000, the two-floor, two-bedroom unit sits inside Moshe Safdie's iconic Expo-era complex and feels more like a preserved architectural time capsule than a typical condo. It comes with 1,348 square feet of living space, walls of windows, and the kind of Saint Lawrence River views that make you forget you're minutes from downtown.

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The #2 'best place to live in Canada' is a cozy city just 2.5 hours from Montreal

If you've been dreaming of a fresh start in a city where salaries are higher and house prices are affordable(ish) then you might want to look west of Montreal — 2.5 hours west, to be specific.

On August 18, Global Citizen Solutions released its latest list of the top 15 best places to live in Canada, based on factors like employment opportunities, average salaries and home prices, cost of living, and crime rates, among others.

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7 Montreal apartments for rent under $1,000 that are surprisingly decent

As Montreal rent costs continue to climb, finding a reasonably priced apartment in the city has become a serious challenge.

With a small uptick from last year, Zumper's latest Canadian Rent Report calculates that the average one-bedroom apartment in Montreal now sets tenants back a little over $1,700 per month. Meanwhile, two-bedroom units have a median price of $2,200, making Montreal the seventh-most expensive Canadian city to find an apartment in.

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Here's how much money you'll need to make to buy a home in Montreal in 2025

The Montreal housing market is poised for steady growth in 2025, with home prices expected to rise faster than the national average, a new report shows.

For anyone hoping to buy a home here, the real question is: How much income will you need to make it happen?

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This condo for sale in Montreal is a hidden oasis that'll transport you to the tropics

If you're looking for a home in Montreal that's a little less city and a whole lot more jungle, look no further! Tucked away in the heart of the Cité du Havre peninsula, this Montreal condo for sale is a lush oasis rising out of the city's grey urban landscape.

This unique condo building, Tropiques Nord, is home to a jaw-dropping 32,000-square-foot tropical atrium that's green and blooming all year long. Think palm trees, lush gardens, a lagoon-like pool and waterfalls – a tropical paradise right in the city!

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Here's how much you need to earn to afford a 4 1/2 in popular Montreal neighbourhoods

As the cost of living continues to rise, rent prices in Montreal are no exception. According to a new report, the average unfurnished 4 ½ (two-bedroom) property in the city currently costs $2,222 per month.

However, some Montreal neighbourhoods offer more affordable housing options than others. Thanks to real estate rental platform liv.rent's latest report, you can find out which areas suit you best based on how much you're willing to spend on rent.

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These are the average rent costs in 10 popular Montreal neighbourhoods right now

Ah, Montreal rent. Paying rent is a pain point for many of us, especially when it takes up such a huge chunk of our monthly budget. Finding an affordable apartment in a good neighbourhood—with perks like modern fixtures and free parking—feels like hitting the jackpot. But in Montreal, that's becoming tougher as rental prices just keep increasing.

While rental costs have dropped in cities like Toronto and Vancouver over the past three months, Montreal landlords apparently didn't get the memo.

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Here's how much you need to earn to afford a 3 1/2 in popular Montreal neighbourhoods

As rent prices keep climbing across Quebec, Montreal's housing market is definitely feeling the pinch. This month, the average cost of an unfurnished 3 ½-room apartment in the city hit $1,712 per month, according to a new report.

But depending on where you're looking, some neighbourhoods are still more budget-friendly than others. So, if you're curious about where your salary can take you in Montreal, you're in the right place.

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Everything we know about the $1.3M Montreal house that collapsed this week (PHOTOS)

A Montreal house partially collapsed earlier this week, peeling off the building's front wall and exposing the interior — including tenants' personal items, which became visible from the street.

While photos and videos of the unfortunate incident have been going viral on social media, many are being posted without context, leading to unanswered questions. We'll do our best to answer some of those questions for you here.

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These 8 Quebec cities have the cheapest rent prices in all of Canada

A recent report revealed Canada's 10 best places to be renter — and Quebec absolutely dominated the list. However, with this ranking, the best places to rent weren't necessarily the cheapest places to rent.

The study from online real estate marketplace Point2Homes examined 24 metrics spanning three categories: "housing & economy," "quality of life" and "community," which means factors such as safety, air quality, walkability, commute time and access to nature were taken into account in order to determine the results.

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A ranking of Canada's 10 best cities for renters just dropped and Quebec dominated the list

A ranking of Canada's best cities for renters in 2024 just dropped. Whether you love it or hate it here, Quebec absolutely dominated the list with cities in the province taking seven out of the 10 top spots.

While 70% is a pretty good track record for a roster that measures the most desirable places to live, it's also not a perfect score — and Quebec did not manage to take first place, meaning that the best place to rent in Canada is a city outside the province.

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Here's how much Montreal renters need to earn to afford a 3 1/2 in different neighbourhoods

Apartment prices have been climbing steadily in Quebec since the start of the year, and Montreal rent has been no exception. In July, the average monthly cost of rent for an unfurnished 3 ½ in the city reached $1,633 per month, according to a recent report from real estate rental platform liv.rent.

However, some Montreal neighbourhoods offer more affordable housing options than others. Thanks to liv.rent's report, you can find out which areas suit you best, allowing you to live comfortably based on the price of rent and your income.

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