6 Tips for Listing your Home in a Seller’s Market

Listing Your Home In a Seller’s Market Team Angela Langtry | Real Estate Montreal by Angela Langtry What is a Seller’s Market in Real Estate? A Seller’s Market is when low supply and high demand create conditions favorable for people selling. In real estate, this phenomenon often drives up housing prices whereby many properties sell […]

The Montreal Real Estate Market during the Pandemic

COVID-19 and its impacts on the Montreal real estate market. Team Angela Langtry | Real Estate Montreal by Angela Langtry Prior to the pandemic, the Montreal real estate market was already a strong seller’s market in all property categories with low inventory and many properties selling in multiple offers, particularly on the island of Montreal. […]

Buying a Property Listed on DuProprio

Buying a Property on DuProprio Team Angela Langtry | Real Estate Montreal by Angela Langtry Did you know that a realtor can assist you with the purchase of a property listed on DuProprio, a for sale by owner website? Online marketing has provided an accessible means by which homeowners can now advertise their properties for […]

7 Reasons to List During the Holidays

7 Reasons to List During the Holidays Team Angela Langtry | Real Estate Montreal by Angela Langtry There is less inventory on the market (less competition!) Low supply = More demand Properties sell for higher prices when there is less inventory It’s cold outside, so more people are browsing listings online (we see statistics for […]

Preparing your home for the winter

Preparing your home for the winter Team Angela Langtry | Real Estate Montreal by Angela Langtry Now that fall is officially here, it’s time to prepare for those cold winter months ahead. Preparing your home for winter will not only help keep you warm and cozy but also lower your utility bills, protect your investment […]

Which Montreal neighbourhoods banned wood-burning fireplaces

Which Montreal Neighourhoods Banned Wood-Burning Fireplaces? Team Angela Langtry | Real Estate Montreal by Angela Langtry On October 1st, 2018, the city of Montreal put in place a new by-law respecting wood burning fireplaces. Why, you might ask? Because wood burning creates the second most amount of fine particle pollution (39%) after vehicle emissions (45%). […]

First Time Home Buyers

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE TO BUYING YOUR FIRST HOME IN QUEBEC Team Angela Langtry | Real Estate Montreal by Angela Langtry – 04/22/2020 First Time Home Buyers Buying your first home can be exciting and overwhelming at the same time. That’s why it’s a good idea to work with a qualified real estate broker who can guide […]

Welcome Tax

Welcome Tax Team Angela Langtry | Real Estate Montreal by Angela Langtry What is the Welcome Tax? “Welcome Tax” aka “Transfer Tax” Mandatory in Quebec tax since 1992 Based on the selling price or city evaluation (whichever is higher) Paid by the buyer After you have signed at a notary’s office, you will receive an […]

8 Projects for Around the House

DIY Projects Around the House. Team Angela Langtry | Real Estate Montreal by Angela Langtry Now is the perfect time to check off those spring chores you have been putting off. Use these 8 home improvement projects to get your home spring-ready. 1. Refurbish Unused Furniture Do you have old, unused furniture lying around that […]

The hidden places in your home where germs are hiding

Germs in your home Team Angela Langtry | Real Estate Montreal by Angela Langtry Despite your best efforts to keep the house clean, there are germs that lurk beneath the surface and can be dangerous if they are neglected. When you go through your cleaning routine be sure to add these five hidden popular spots […]