FAQ - Real Estate Montreal
Start your journey or expand your knowledge with everything you need to know about buying, selling, leasing, renting and investing in Montreal's Real Estate Market. Here you will find the most common questions answered by our expert real estate team.
Buying Real Estate
- Where is the best place to start my search for a home in Montreal?
- Do I need pre-approval before I start looking for a home?
- What are the advantages of buying a home with a broker?
- How is the Mortgage Stress Test Calculated
- How is the TDS (Total Debt Service) ratio calculated
- How is the GDS (Gross Debt Service) ratio calculated
Real Estate Investing
- What are the advantages of buying a condo as an investment in Montreal?
- Are condos a good investment in Montreal?
- Where can I find good real estate investment deals in Montreal?
- What are the types of investment properties in Montreal?
- What is the minimum down payment to buy an investment property in Montreal?
- Should I buy a plex with combined residential and commercial space?
Selling Real Estate
- How do I find out how much my home is worth?
- What is the fastest way to sell a home?
- Why isn't my home selling?
- Finding a broker in Montreal to sell your home
- What are the advantages selling your home with a broker?
- When is the best and worst time of year to sell my home?
Real Estate Terms
- What are Closing Costs?
- What are Condo Fees?
- What are Municipal Taxes?
- What are Property Management Fees?
- What are School Taxes?
- What is a Balanced Market?