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18/03/2022
Cette semaine, nous faisons une autre interview "Rencontrer l’Équipe" avec notre tout nouveau membre: Olivier Le Bel. Olivier a récemment obtenu son permit de courtier en immobilier résidentiel et est...
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Cette semaine, nous faisons une autre interview "Rencontrer l’Équipe" avec notre tout nouveau membre: Olivier Le Bel. Olivier a récemment obtenu son permit de courtier en immobilier résidentiel et est impatient de commencer sa nouvelle carrière. Il a une longue expérience de la restauration et apporte à cette nouvelle entreprise toutes ses compétences en matière de service à la clientèle. Olivier, nous sommes heureux de t'avoir dans notre équipe et nous avons hâte de voir ce que tu peux faire!
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11/03/2022
Three Types of Real Estate Markets
This week I’ll be discussing the three different types of real estate markets that we experience. There’s a seller’s market, a buyer’s market, and a balanced market...
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Three Types of Real Estate Markets This week I’ll be discussing the three different types of real estate markets that we experience. There’s a seller’s market, a buyer’s market, and a balanced market. A seller’s market is when the demand for properties is much higher than the inventory on the market, creating huge competition for the few properties available. The opposite is true for a buyer’s market. There are ample properties available for fewer buyers and there is a low probability that you will be bidding against others. Sellers and buyers have enormous power in their respective markets. When we experience a balanced market, the playing field is evened out and no one is at a particular advantage or disadvantage. We have been experiencing a very strong seller’s market and while I do expect it to continue for another year or two, rising interest rates will eventually balance it out. It may seem daunting to be a buyer right now, but it’s not impossible. We are successfully helping people find the right properties and we can help you too! Reach out to us today!
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04/03/2022
This week I’ll be discussing interest rates: fixed versus variable. What’s the difference? What are the advantages to one over the other? A fixed interest rate is exactly how it sounds: it is a rate t...
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This week I’ll be discussing interest rates: fixed versus variable. What’s the difference? What are the advantages to one over the other? A fixed interest rate is exactly how it sounds: it is a rate that will not change throughout the term of your mortgage. Whereas a variable rate is based off the prime rate of Canada, and the banks will give you a discount. Rates are ever changing, and I do predict they will be rising within the next months. Important note: went this video was filmed, the prime rate was at 2.45% and on Wednesday of this week the Bank of Canada raised it to 2.7%. Things changes fast and it can be hard to keep track of or even understand at times, but we are always keeping track of these changes in the rates and keeping our clients up to date. If you have any questions, reach out to us today!
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25/02/2022
This week I’ll be explaining what makes a good real estate investment. What makes something a good or bad investment all comes down to price. This particular case that I’m examining involves a condo t...
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This week I’ll be explaining what makes a good real estate investment. What makes something a good or bad investment all comes down to price. This particular case that I’m examining involves a condo that seemed like not such a great investment; there were issues, it wasn’t as nice as some of the other ones in the area, there was a tenant who might leave. When it comes to real estate, the first thing we have to think is: will we be in the money or not? The price of the condo versus other nicer and renovated condos in the are gave the buyer a buffer which they could use for their own renovations and improvements, and pull off a BRRRR. If you think you’re ready for the time commitment and effort, a property that requires some work can be a fantastic investment. We have had the opportunity to work with many investors, and we’re ready to help you too. Reach out to us today!
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18/02/2022
This week, I’m here to give you the market update for February 2022. January started off pretty slowly, as is the norm. Often people are still on vacation or recovering from the holidays, and not so f...
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This week, I’m here to give you the market update for February 2022. January started off pretty slowly, as is the norm. Often people are still on vacation or recovering from the holidays, and not so focused on real estate. However, in the last few weeks things have really started to heat up. We’re seeing many multiple offer situations, and it’s still a tough time to be buyer. I foresee prices continuing to price by at least 15%. However, I don’t want buyers to be discouraged and let the fear of losing a bid keep them out of the game. We have proven time and time again that our methods and strategies work, and we see proof of it in every happy client we help buy a property. If you’re looking for help during these competitive times, reach out to us today!
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11/02/2022
This week Francesca Sgambetterra joins me to further our discussion on purchasing new construction. While one of the more fun steps is getting to choose the finishings and really tailor your space to ...
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This week Francesca Sgambetterra joins me to further our discussion on purchasing new construction. While one of the more fun steps is getting to choose the finishings and really tailor your space to your liking, there are other important steps to consider. As we did last week, we urge you to look into the developer and make sure that you’re working with someone reputable. You’re going to need to carefully examine the paperwork and financial aspect of your purchase, and understand the deposit and payments schemes. Crucially, you need to know the delays. It is very rare that a new construction is delivered right on time, so flexibility is key! We always recommend you have a real estate broker on your side to explain any of these points that you may not understand. So reach out to us today! Brokers like Francesca are here and ready to help you!
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04/02/2022
This week I’m joined by David Leblanc to discuss a topic that he’s had firsthand experience with: purchasing property in a new construction development. His first two property purchases were new const...
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This week I’m joined by David Leblanc to discuss a topic that he’s had firsthand experience with: purchasing property in a new construction development. His first two property purchases were new constructions and he has a lot of great insight to share. Buying in to a new construction project is great because, obviously, it will be brand new. However, it is important to understand that there will be delays, especially post-pandemic, and you need to plan for the event that your property might not be ready on the projected completion date. You also need to ensure that you are buying from a reputable developer that will delivery a quality property to fruition. Lastly, we would highly recommend that you have representation because the real estate broker selling you that property is not trying to help you get the best deal, they work for that project alone. If new construction is something that you’re interested, David is definitely a real estate broker that you want on your side. Reach out to us today!
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28/01/2022
This week David and I continue our discussion on the topic of real estate investing because it is important to us that our clients really understand the things that go on behind the scenes. As real es...
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This week David and I continue our discussion on the topic of real estate investing because it is important to us that our clients really understand the things that go on behind the scenes. As real estate brokers our job is to make the process of investing seem effortless and seamless to the clients. Behind every purchase should be weeks, if not months, of work that involve understanding exactly what the client’s goals are, providing detailed analysis of the financial breakdown, and gathering all of the pertinent information about the property before we even schedule a visit. Our goal is to ensure that investors find a property that is aligned with their goals and that they get the most that they can financially out of it. We firmly believe in being there for our clients every step of the way, but most people don’t know that we’ve already done most of the legwork for them before they’ve even set foot in the property. Feel free to reach out to us today for any questions, we’d love to work for you!
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21/01/2022
This week I’m joined once again by David Leblanc for a topic that we’re both very enthusiastic about: real estate investing. With my own real estate portfolio and property management business, I’ve ac...
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This week I’m joined once again by David Leblanc for a topic that we’re both very enthusiastic about: real estate investing. With my own real estate portfolio and property management business, I’ve accumulated a lot of knowledge that I’m eager to pass along, and David has really taken it upon himself to fill that role with our clients. As real estate brokers we are here to help investors, full-time or not, source the right properties. It’s important for us to be there for our clients, from beginning to end, and to provide them with a game plan to ensure that they’re getting the most they can out of their investment. We have the knowledge and the experience and we want to help you get started off on the right foot. Reach out to us today!
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12/01/2022
The next stop on our tour of Montreal is Pointe-Sainte-Charles. Come along with David Leblanc, Nikita Mukhanov and I as we show you all of our favourite spots. The Pointe has so much to offer in terms...
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The next stop on our tour of Montreal is Pointe-Sainte-Charles. Come along with David Leblanc, Nikita Mukhanov and I as we show you all of our favourite spots. The Pointe has so much to offer in terms of restaurants, bars, cafés, transportation, beautiful mixed-use buildings, and so much more! It’s easy to see why it’s become so popular. Pointe-Sainte-Charles is very important to us, watch to find out why! We have some exciting news! What are some of your favourite things to do in the Pointe? Let us know in the comments below! Featuring: @real.david.leblanc, @nikitamukhanovrealestate, @clarkecafe, @paulpatates, @boomjscuisine, @knoxmtl, @fugazzipizza, @milkywaycocktails, @lecafebloom
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07/01/2022
2022 Real Estate Expectations
Happy new year and welcome back! I’d like to start off this year’s videos with my expectations of what will be going on in the real estate market for 2022. As in the las...
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2022 Real Estate Expectations Happy new year and welcome back! I’d like to start off this year’s videos with my expectations of what will be going on in the real estate market for 2022. As in the last two years, I believe that it will remain in a seller’s market for the time being and prices and interest rates will continue to rise. As we progress through the pandemic, people may start to focus back on city living which will stabilize the cottage country market in the process. As we all had to adapt at being very digital in 2020, real estate brokers are going to have to up their marketing game. Properties are spending more time on the market, and sellers will want to work with a broker who is knowledgable & marketable in order to do the best job for their property. We’re looking forward to this upcoming year and we can’t wait to work with you!
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24/12/2021
Earlier this month, we had the privilege of hosting an amazing event to show our clients our appreciation for choosing to work with LJ Realties. It was an absolute pleasure to see everyone and being a...
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Earlier this month, we had the privilege of hosting an amazing event to show our clients our appreciation for choosing to work with LJ Realties. It was an absolute pleasure to see everyone and being able to show them just how much they mean to our team and our growing business. It was an amazing year in which we helped over 150 families purchase or sell real estate and we are so excited and proud of the work that we accomplished. We can’t wait to see what 2022 brings us. Thank you to all of our amazing clients!
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17/12/2021
This week I’ll be discussing the prod and cons of adding an extension onto your home. Lately people have caught the renovation bug, and with that comes the urge to add more living space to your existi...
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This week I’ll be discussing the prod and cons of adding an extension onto your home. Lately people have caught the renovation bug, and with that comes the urge to add more living space to your existing home. When confronted with the decision to either add the extension or buy a new property altogether, there are many factors you should be considering. When you buy a new property, you could finance the entire thing. However, you might want to stay in your neighbourhood for the schools or community. Whatever you decide to do, it is so important to seek out the right professionals in order to get the best guidance possible. What are your thoughts on extensions? Let me know in the comments below!
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15/12/2021
Our next stop on our Montreal tour is Westmount. Thew newest addition to our growing team of real estate brokers is Francesca Sgambetterra, who is a Westmount local. There is so much to do and see, fr...
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Our next stop on our Montreal tour is Westmount. Thew newest addition to our growing team of real estate brokers is Francesca Sgambetterra, who is a Westmount local. There is so much to do and see, from the amazing restaurants on the iconic Greene Avenue to the parks and lookouts where you can admire views of the entire city. There’s definitely something great for everyone in this borough. What are you favourite spots to hit in Westmount? Let us know in the comments below! Featuring: @francesca.sgambetterra, @vagoitalien, @bagelsongreene, @westmountsquare, @tavernesquare, @cafegentile, @parkresto, @clinicfacemd
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10/12/2021
This week I’m joined by David Leblanc, and we’ll be discussing 3 common myths about today’s real estate market. There are many misconceptions floating around about the market that might dissuade poten...
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This week I’m joined by David Leblanc, and we’ll be discussing 3 common myths about today’s real estate market. There are many misconceptions floating around about the market that might dissuade potential buyers. Don’t be discouraged by what you think might be happening. Instead, find yourself a trusted real estate broker who can help you navigate a market which is currently very fast-paced. It’s not a bad time to buy, it’s a great time to buy. Listing brokers are working in the best interests of their own clients, so we can help you evaluate and bid on the right properties effectively. We have a great team of experienced brokers, book your free buyer’s consultation and get started today!
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09/12/2021
This week, I am joined again by Nikita Mukhanov and he's going to share his 5 tips to help buyers put their best offer forward when the time comes. I've said it before: we are currently experiencing a...
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This week, I am joined again by Nikita Mukhanov and he's going to share his 5 tips to help buyers put their best offer forward when the time comes. I've said it before: we are currently experiencing a heavy seller's market, so buyers are having a tougher time than usual landing their dream home. But it's so important not to get discouraged or to give up. Nikita has had a lot of success with buyers this year and he's sharing some ideas of things you can do things to prepare for your purchase. Get your pre-approval from the bank to show sellers your buying power. When it comes time to submitting the offer, you can create a personalized letter telling the seller about yourself or your family and why the property is perfect for you. Nikita and our team are ready to help you see your homeowner dreams come true! Reach out today for a free buyer's consultation!
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01/12/2021
Our next neighbourhood to explore is NDG. Our teammate and NDG local Nikita and I will take you through our favourite spots to hit. This historic and beautiful part of the city has everything you coul...
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Our next neighbourhood to explore is NDG. Our teammate and NDG local Nikita and I will take you through our favourite spots to hit. This historic and beautiful part of the city has everything you could possibly need: from food to entertainment to fitness, we’ve got you covered. What’s your favourite thing to do in NDG? Let me know in the comments below! Featuring: @nikitamukhanovrealestate, @gpark_ndg, croissantmonkland_montreal_, @moutonvertmtl, @orangertheory, @pigeon.cafe, @typhoon_lounge, @pizzapinoli, @yoopub
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26/11/2021
This week I want to talk about why your home might not be selling in what is a very hot market at the moment. There are a number of factors to consider when you find your property has been sitting on ...
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This week I want to talk about why your home might not be selling in what is a very hot market at the moment. There are a number of factors to consider when you find your property has been sitting on the market for a while with no action. Ineffective marketing will reach less people and diminish traffic on your property. Low-quality photos of a messy home won’t attract buyers either. The most important aspect of all is to price the property properly. An overpriced home won’t sell just because the market is hot. If you’re looking to sell your home, a great first step is to have it evaluated, which we are fully capable of doing. Reach out to us today for your free evaluation!
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17/11/2021
The next stop on our tour of Montreal is the highly sought-after Griffintown. Follow along with Alexandra and David as they take you through the neighbourhood, shedding light on their favourite spots ...
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The next stop on our tour of Montreal is the highly sought-after Griffintown. Follow along with Alexandra and David as they take you through the neighbourhood, shedding light on their favourite spots that are not to be missed. Let this video be your guide to this bustling and developing borough. What are the things on your Griffintown to-do list? Let us know in the comments below! Featuring: @arosssy, @real.david.leblanc, @boucheriegrinder, @makromtl, @restoleboucan, @manocornutomtl, @bodega_mtl, @griffintownhotel
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12/11/2021
A few weeks ago, I discussed the BRRRR Method which we use in real estate investments to optimize the property. To refresh your memory, the steps are: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat. Each of ...
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A few weeks ago, I discussed the BRRRR Method which we use in real estate investments to optimize the property. To refresh your memory, the steps are: Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, and Repeat. Each of these steps are important manoeuvres to creating serious value in your real estate investments. Today I wanted to dive in deeper into each of those steps along with some real-life examples. While the method technically ends on the Refinance step, my personal favourite is the Repeat. If you want to grow your real estate portfolio, it’s absolutely necessary to always be thinking of your next project. It’s actually my plan to financial freedom. If you’re ready to try your hand at the BRRRR Method, reach out to us today!
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05/11/2021
This week I’m here with fellow broker and teammate Nikita Mukhanov to discuss what kind of effects the pandemic had on the Montreal real estate market. Even if you weren’t selling or buying in 2020, y...
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This week I’m here with fellow broker and teammate Nikita Mukhanov to discuss what kind of effects the pandemic had on the Montreal real estate market. Even if you weren’t selling or buying in 2020, you might have heard about the craziness that ensued. With so many shifts in lifestyles, there was a huge demand for homes and not enough supply to satisfy. Paired with the fact that interest rates were so low, this lead to the over-heating of the market. We saw a slight dip at the end of the summer, and then another rise to date. Although unpredictable changes can be intimidating, our team is ready to serve you to the best of our abilities. We not only survived the pandemic, we thrived and we’re ready to guide you through whatever the market may throw at us. Reach out to us today!
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29/10/2021
Living in Montreal is a real treat, and being a real estate broker in this city gives us the opportunity to discover all of the great things each unique neighbourhood has to offer. We’re starting off ...
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Living in Montreal is a real treat, and being a real estate broker in this city gives us the opportunity to discover all of the great things each unique neighbourhood has to offer. We’re starting off a series of videos where we explore different parts of this city and today I’m joined by fellow broker Amanda Roy to show you all of our favourite spots in the vibrant and bustling St-Henri. What are your favourite spots? Let us know! Featuring: @amandaroy21 @campanellishop @arthursmtl @pizzaadamo @tuckshopmtl @cremeriedallarose @rustiquepies @barbaravi_ @hard_kox_gym @sataybrothers @marcheatwater
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29/10/2021
This week I am joined by fellow broker and teammate David Leblanc to discuss some of the biggest mistake that we see buyers making. We understand that buyers, first time or not, can have a difficult t...
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This week I am joined by fellow broker and teammate David Leblanc to discuss some of the biggest mistake that we see buyers making. We understand that buyers, first time or not, can have a difficult time navigating through the process. Most of the mistakes that we are seeing all stem from deciding not to work with a trusted real estate broker. Real estate transactions can be complicated, and no two are ever the same. This industry is dynamic and to have someone on your side that knows best practices can be advantageous in so many ways for the buyers. And because commission is payed out by the sellers of a property, we essentially work for you as a buyer for free! So if you’re thinking of getting in the game, or are ready to move on to your next purchase, reach out to us today to team up with our experienced brokers to ensure you have a smooth and successful buying experience.
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22/10/2021
When it comes to real estate transactions, whether you’re a first-time buyer or not, you’re going to want a highly qualified team of professionals behind you. Every transaction is different and can pr...
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When it comes to real estate transactions, whether you’re a first-time buyer or not, you’re going to want a highly qualified team of professionals behind you. Every transaction is different and can present issues that you may not be prepared or have the knowledge to deal with. That being said, your best bet is to leave the tough stuff to your various professionals: real estate, mortgage, insurance brokers to ensure that your transaction is handled as smoothly as possible. You’re going to want a trusted inspector to ensure the property is in good condition. You’ll need a good notary to underwrite the deal and make all the necessary verifications. Finally, you might even need a property management company to help run your portfolio. Whatever your situation, having the right people on your team is the formula to success. We’d love to join your team, reach out to us today!
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