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Tickets For The Next Montreal Canadiens Vs. Leafs Game Cost More Than Your Rent—Way More

If you're looking to get one of the few tickets that are left for the Montreal Canadiens game on Saturday, May 29, you better hope you've saved some of your CERB money. Ticket prices on the team's official resale site, Ticketmaster, are definitely not cheap.

With prices ranging from, at the time of writing, $1,448 to $8,068, many are wondering why ticket prices are so incredibly high. 

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The SAQ Is Increasing The Price Of Over 1,800 Products

The SAQ will be increasing the price of 1,827 products by 30 cents as of May 23, 2021, the company announced Tuesday.

But don't fret, because the SAQ is also decreasing prices on 700 products. 

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Montreal Has The 50th Most Expensive Water Prices In The World

According to a study by the website Holidu, Montreal has the 50th most expensive water prices in the world out of 120 cities that were evaluated. 

The study looked at the difference in price between tap water and bottled water as well as the variations in water scarcity in each region. Compared to other Canadian cities, Vancouver has the most expensive overall water prices and Toronto has the least expensive overall prices.

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Montreal-Area Home Prices Have Exploded, A Report Shows

Bad news for first-time buyers: Montreal-area home prices are through the roof.

The median price for single-family homes in Montreal soared 28% from February last year to $460,000, "$100,000 more than just 12 months ago," according to a report from the Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers.

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These Are The 10 Most Popular Airbnbs In Quebec & They Prove How Much We LOVE Chalets

When it comes to la belle province, we take that name very seriously, including accommodation.

Narcity may receive a portion of sales if you purchase something from this article, which was created independently by Narcity's editorial team just for you.

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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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Here’s How Impossible It Is To Buy In Montreal Compared Everywhere Else In The World

When it comes to Canada’s housing affordability crisis, Toronto and Vancouver dominate the discussion.

That’s why it’s easy to forget Montreal is in the grips of an escalating housing affordability crisis of its very own, according to an annual report from the Urban Reform Institute and the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.

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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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This Montreal Metro Map Shows The Median Condo Price Around Every Station

Amid an exodus from the city and soaring prices, the real estate market can feel a bit bewildering right now. Thankfully, this Montreal metro map is here to help prospective homebuyers navigate their real estate journey through the city.

The map, created by Via Capitale du Mont-Royal real estate agent Charlyse Amoussou and her team, shows the median 2020 condo price in the area around all 68 metro stations.

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7 Montreal Jewelry Stores To Check Out When You're Looking To Get Your Boo A Gift

The perfect accessory can turn any drab outfit into a fabulous one. Jewelry is the best age-old gift to get anyone you care about, ao we sought out some Montreal jewelry stores that have great gift ideas for under $100.

Sometimes, the prettiest gifts don't need to be expensive ones!

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8 Airbnbs Under 3 Hours From Montreal For A Weekend Straight Out Of A Christmas Movie

When you think of a dream weekend in the winter, you probably imagine a large fireplace with a ton of blankets and hot chocolate in front of an all-white landscape. These eight Airbnbs near Montreal are the perfect places to book if you're looking for a little treasure to spend a magical weekend this winter.

Narcity may receive a portion of sales if you purchase something from this article, which was created independently by Narcity's editorial team just for you.

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A Report Says Montreal Home Prices Are Set To Drop In 2021 So It Could Be The Time To Buy

The coronavirus has dealt a blow to Canada’s real estate market and home prices could fall about 7% next year due to high unemployment and lower incomes, according to a forecast by Moody’s Analytics Inc.

The report predicts a 6.7% decrease for detached single-family house prices and a 6.5% decline for condos in 2021.

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