Carly Fridman, Realtor

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Selling In the Spring

April 12, 2016Selling

Spring might be an even livelier home-selling season this year because buyers want to act before interest rates or home prices rise.

Room half-painted with paint can and brush

The type of room you’re painting is the determining factor in your choice of paint. A room that receives a lot of sun will require a paint that is resistant to fading or discolouration, while a bathroom with high humidity levels requires a paint that protects against mould. For high-traffic areas, such as hallways and kitchens, a paint that is easy to clean is essential.

Where Is The Market?

April 10, 2016Market

Home prices were relatively flat during 2015. A lower Canadian dollar and U.S. economic growth should fuel service and manufacturing sector dynamism in 2016, improving employment levels and consumer confidence, and providing a lift to home prices.

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March 29, 2016Buying

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Spring Market

February 17, 2015Buying

There is no official start or end date for this annual housing scenario but February proved that this year, the market is off to a quick and strong start. The spring real estate market is perceived to be the most robust time of year when we see serious buyers and sellers come out of hibernation.

5 Mistakes of First Time Buyers (And How to Avoid Them)

February 2, 2015Buying

Buying your first home can be exciting and amazing, and scary. But knowing the common mistakes of first-time buyers will ensure you don’t make the same ones, and can help make the transition to “New Home Owner!” that much smoother.

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Sales Slow, Prices Hold Steady on Montréal Area Residential Real Estate Market

January 3, 2015Buying

The decrease in sales in May was more pronounced for plexes, as sales of this property category fell by 20 per cent. Single-family homes and condominiums registered a similar drop in sales, at 4 per cent and 5 per cent, respectively.

Residential Sales Decrease in August in the Montréal Area

August 24, 2014Buying

“We are witnessing changes from one month to the next, as August’s results differed significantly from those of July in many respects”

Sales Increase in the Montréal Area

July 8, 2014Buying

“The increase in sales that we saw in June is largely due to the 14 per cent increase in condominium transactions on the Island of Montréal.”