Purchasing real estate is one of the biggest investments one can make in their lifetime, which is why it is so important to fully understand the associated legal implications. Can an offer to purchase be cancelled? What is a latent defect? A defect of consent? Interview with Martin Janson, real estate lawyer at Janson, Larente,…
Gone are the days when putting a “for sale” sign on the front lawn and holding a few open houses would be enough to sell a house. Information technology is changing how real estate is marketed. Here’s a look at the current trends. We knew this already, but it’s more true now than ever: social…
Jean-François Binette | Desjardins Group Are you a minimalist? A tiny house might be right up your alley! What is a tiny house? The tiny house movement is enjoying certain popularity in North America these days, where unlike the rest of the world, smaller houses aren’t usually the norm. Although the size of tiny houses…
Federal Minister of Finance, Bill Morneau, announced in October 2016 a series of measures to stabilize the real estate market. Here’s the breakdown. Alexandre and his wife purchased their first property one minute to midnight, 48 hours before the new federal mortgage measures entered into force on October 17. “We were really happy to not…
Is it a good idea to invest in a multi-family rental property? We spoke with Rosanna D’Alessio, National Bank mortgage development manager, about what to consider before taking the plunge. What are the first things you should ask yourself before buying rental property? First of all, will you live there or not? From a fiscal…
As part of the Royal LePage 1 year mortgage-free Contest, running in Quebec from February 1 to July 31, 2016, National Bank provides you with tips and advice on mortgage loans, savings and other related topics.
