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Tips, advice and information about real estate to help you make the best decisions
October 15, 20262 min
How to make a winning offer to purchase
Found the property you love? Here is how to prepare a solid, credible and well-protected promise to purchase, even in a competitive market.
Diana BelmonteRead moreSeptember 24, 20262 min
The steps to buying a property, from A to Z
From pre-approval to getting your keys at the notary, here is the complete path of a real estate purchase in Quebec, explained simply.
Diana BelmonteRead moreAugust 28, 20262 min
The welcome tax (land transfer duties) explained
How much is the welcome tax in Montreal in 2026, when do you pay it and how do you plan for it in your budget? With worked examples.
Diana BelmonteRead moreJuly 15, 20262 min
Choosing your neighbourhood in Montreal: my advice
Plateau, Côte-des-Neiges, Saint-Léonard, LaSalle, Sud-Ouest… How do you find the area that truly fits your lifestyle?
Diana BelmonteRead moreJune 10, 20262 min
Downsizing: making a smooth move to a smaller property
The kids have left home or you want to simplify your life? Here is how to calmly prepare the sale of your house and the purchase of a condo.
Diana BelmonteRead moreMay 12, 20262 min
The real estate broker decoded: what I really do for you
What does a real estate broker do, who pays them and what protection do they offer? I lift the veil on my profession, without the jargon.
Diana BelmonteRead more
