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Montreal Was Ranked The 20th Best Canadian Spot To Buy Real Estate & A Random Town Is 1st

Thinking about buying your first home? Well good news, Greater Montreal, which includes places like Longueuil, Laval and Brossard, just ranked #17 for Zoocasa and MoneySense's "Where to buy real estate in Canada: 2021" report.

And it doesn't stop there, the city of Montreal ranked #20 — so it seems as though we're living in a real estate heaven.

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Montreal's Average Apartment Rent Has Skyrocketed & It Might Get Worse, A Report Shows

While the other major Canadian cities saw extraordinary fluctuations in the cost of rental properties after a chaotic year, Montreal's market remained hot.

Year-over-year rents are down 2.2% in the Montreal CMA, according to a report from Rentals.ca and Bullpen Research & Consulting. But looking more closely, this has not resulted in savings for apartment dwellers.

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Here's The Difference In Average Rent Prices In Montreal vs. Toronto This May

The battle between Montreal and Toronto is neverending, but one realm we know we win in is that of cheaper real estate. But with rental prices increasing in the 514, we decided to take a look at the average rent in Montreal vs. Toronto.

To compare, we took a look at liv.rent's May 2021 Montreal Rent Report and May 2021 Toronto Rent Report.

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This New Report Shows The Average Rent In 9 Montreal Neighbourhoods Right Now

It seems as though rent prices are the talk of our province lately, so taking a look at liv.rent's Montreal May 2021 Report keeps us up to date on everything we need to know.

The new report looks at the average rent price in Montreal neighbourhoods, average rates by listing type, and more. And the bad news is — rent in our city is starting to go up...

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A Study Revealed The 100 Happiest Cities In Quebec & Montreal Is Near The Bottom

Ever wonder if people are happier elsewhere? Well, a new study put together by Léger found the top 100 happiest cities in Quebec to help you answer that question.

The Léger Happiness Index (LHI) is calculated based on 25 influencing factors, including money, love, and a sense of accomplishment.

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Here's How The Average Rent Prices In Other Quebec Cities Compare To Montreal

It's no secret to anyone trying to find an apartment in Montreal that the rent prices in the city are downright shocking sometimes. But despite that, people are still moving to Montreal and completely ignoring the rest of Quebec. 

Should you be thinking about living in another city? Here's how the average rent prices in other Quebec cities for a 1-bedroom apartment stack up compared to Montreal. 

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Quebecers Spend More $$$ On Their Cars Than Any Other Province Thanks To Our Bad Roads

Poor roads in Quebec cost Quebecers more in car maintenance fees than any other province in Canada, a new report by the Canadian Automobile Association shows.

Nationwide, bad roads are costing Canadians $3 billion in vehicle operating costs each year — and nearly half of that amount can be found in Quebec alone. 

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The Average Price Of A Home In Quebec Is Forecast To Rise Even More This Year

If your Millennial or Gen Z dreams of homeownership are on life support, a new report from the Canadian Real Estate Association is sure to provide the coup de grâce.

The CREA expects the average price of a home in Quebec to climb over 16% this year, bringing it to $439,396 in 2021.

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These Are The Average Rents In Montreal's Most Popular Areas Right Now

New data on the average rent price in Montreal suggests you'll have to look outside of the city's most popular neighbourhoods if you're looking for an apartment for under $1,000 per month... at least for now.

The data, compiled by liv.rent for its March Rent Report and shared with MTL Blog, shows average prices in nine areas on Montreal Island: the Plateau-Mont-Royal, downtown, Saint-Henri and Westmount, Verdun, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, Côte-des-Neiges, Saint-Laurent, Ahuntsic–Cartierville, and Villeray–Parc-Extension.

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This Handy Map Shows Where To Find The Lowest Average Home Prices In Canada

Many Montrealers dream of buying a home, whether it's a colourful Victorian in the Plateau or a suburban abode in Laval. But a new report suggests home prices in Canada are even more unaffordable now than they were at the same time last year.

In a report published February 18, Zoocasa, a real estate agency, crunched sales numbers from the Canadian Real Estate Association and found the average price for a Canadian home reached $621,525 in January – 23% more than a year before.

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Here's How Much You Need To Make To Afford A Home In Montreal

It's no secret that buying property is a pretty big investment. And over the last couple of years, that's become truer and truer when it comes to Montreal real estate. So you may be wondering: how much do you need to afford a house in Montreal?

A study conducted by the National Bank of Canada found that the price of non-condo homes went up 6.6% in the last quarter of 2020, while the price of condos went up by 3.5% (median of 6.1%).

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Quebec’s Average Rent Soared In 2020 Despite The Pandemic, A Report Shows

Renters take heed: despite the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, Quebec’s rental market remains hot.

A recent report from Rentals.ca and Bullpen Research & Consulting said average rent in the province increased by almost 15% annually from December 2019 to December 2020 to about $1,630 per month, while the average rent for all Canadian properties decreased 7.1% annually to $1,723 per month.

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