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Real Estate

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There are a lot of reasons to watch TV's Bridgerton from the fairytale-like romances to the dramatic plotlines to the steamy sex scenes. But ultimately, the show provides viewers with a (highly fictionalized) window into aristocratic life in Regency-era England.

Luckily, the historical inaccuracy doesn't take away from the breathtaking period costumes and sets, which of course includes the real estate. You may not have thought about it this way before, but Bridgerton could be the go-to Netflix show for sneaking a peek at extraordinary properties... sorry, Selling Sunset.

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Did you give up on your dream of buying a house in Montreal after reading that you'd need to earn an annual income of $107,273 — or $8,939 per month — to do so? Even given the findings of that recent Peakifi report, you don't have to abandon the idea of homeownership altogether.

Allow us to fill you in on a secret. You didn't hear it from us, but there are other cities in Quebec that are not only beautiful, but also way more affordable.

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You may have already heard about the century-old duplex near Marché Saint-Jacques that's been turning the heads of city officials and local passersby — for better and for worse.

Painted bright pink, green and blue with yellow doors and purple stairs, this striking home has become the subject of a heated debate between those who love it, despite it being a marketing stunt, and those who hate it, some even claiming it violates urban planning regulations.

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This year's unofficial Montreal Moving Day — July 1 — has reportedly left hundreds of local renters without leases, as eviction numbers soar and tenants face unaffordable housing options.

But if you're considering fleeing the province in search of cheaper living expenses, you might want to hold off for the moment. A recent report from Urbanation & Rentals.ca shows that rent prices nationwide have hit an all-time record high, and you're probably better off in Quebec than many other provinces.

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Walking past this old house in the heart of Outremont, you might notice a glass cube peeking out from atop the roof. It's easy to miss, but a total showstopper for anyone who spots it — an unusual crowning detail for a residential property.

"What is that modern box doing sitting on top of that traditional, brick building?" you might wonder. Since the home is for sale, we can not only answer that question but also allow you to peek inside. And spoiler alert: the glass cube is not a swimming pool or a sunroom or a library, it's a whole damn penthouse spanning 1,600 square feet.

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With July 1 quickly approaching, tens of thousands of Montrealers are prepping for the most chaotic day of the Quebecois year: Moving Day. This includes many people moving out on their own for the first time, as well as many experienced renters who may still not know their rights.

The rules around renting an apartment in Quebec also changed in February 2024, which means that some renters might be blindsided when their landlords no longer accept lease transfers. It’s also likely that scummy landlords may try to pull stunts that are no longer legal, banking on their tenant’s ignorance.

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Real estate company Royal LePage has released a new report revealing Canada's 15 most affordable cities — and four of them are in Quebec.

In this case, when we say "affordable," we're talking specifically about home ownership with the study accounting for the percentage of income you'd need to service a monthly mortgage payment and home price data.

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Montreal is home to a number of weird, wacky and wonderful homes, but the "roller coaster house" (known to others as the "molar house") is truly iconic. Since the property backs out onto rue Fleet, chances are you've driven past it and pointed it out, marvelling at its exterior design. But what does it look like on the inside?

If you've always wondered about the interior, you finally have an opportunity to peek inside.

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If you don't think you'll ever be able to buy a home in Montreal, you're not alone. In fact, nearly half of Canadians have given up on the dream of homeownership altogether, as high mortgage rates and the high cost of living loom large. But have you ever actually tried running the numbers?

How much money would you need to earn if you wanted to purchase a home and how does this compare in different cities and provinces across Canada? If you can't afford a house in Montreal, but you could afford one in Newfoundland, would you consider moving there?

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The opinions expressed in this article are the author's own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Narcity Media.

When it comes to renting in Montreal, expect the unexpected. The local rental market plays by its own rules and is unlike any other city in Canada. As a seasoned Toronto renter, it took me a little while to get used to the way Quebec rental units are posted and how to prepare for a move.

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The third-biggest city in Quebec just snagged a top spot in this year's ranking of Canada's best places to live based on home costs. It's a big deal for a spot that's often more in the background than the spotlight, marking a shift in Canadian real estate trends.

The new "Most Desirable Places to Live" ranking from KelownaHomes.ca suggest changing preferences in the national housing market, driven by factors like lifestyle balance, affordability, and quality of living.

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