Archive for December, 2009

Old Montreal Real Estate Year End Summary for 2009

Thursday, December 31st, 2009

This is the last day of 2009 and its time to continue looking back at the activity that took place in the Montreal real estate market. Today we will look at how Old Montreal did in this year’s Montreal real estate market.
Old Montreal condos for sale are always an integral part of the Montreal real estate market and this year was no different. There were one hundred and thirty four Old Montreal condos for sale sold in the 2009 Montreal real estate market. Selling prices for these Old Montreal Condos for sale started at $200,000 and went to $1,200,000 at the top of the price range. The average selling price for a Old Montreal condo for sale in the Montreal real estate market of 2009 was $409,750. On average in took one hundred and eight days to sell these Old Montreal condos for sale in the Montreal real estate market.
Old Montreal lofts for sale also played a role in this year’s Montreal real estate. There were five Old Montreal lofts sold in the 2009 Montreal real estate market. These Old Montreal lofts sold for an average price of $335,100 in this year’s Montreal real estate market. The lowest selling price for the Old Montreal lofts sold in the 2009 Montreal real estate market was $220,000 while the highest price paid was $449,000. It took an average of fifty days to sell these Old Montreal lofts for sale in the Montreal real estate market.
Old Montreal condos for rent played a very important role in this year’s Montreal real estate market. There were one hundred and twenty seven Old Montreal condos rented in the 2009 Montreal real estate market. The average price of an Old Montreal condo for rent in the 2009 Montreal real estate market was $2,135. The rental prices for Old Montreal condos for rent started at $700 and went to $6,400.
Old Montreal commercial properties also saw some interesting activity this past year. There were six Old Montreal commercial properties sold in the 2009 Montreal real estate market. These Old Montreal commercial properties sold for an average price of $931,167. The selling prices for these Old Montreal commercial properties started at $112,00 and went to $5,587,00. It took an average of one hundred and sixty days to sell these Old Montreal commercial properties for sale in the Montreal real estate market.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Old Montreal real estate market, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Listing Your Montreal Real Estate for Sale

Monday, December 28th, 2009

So you think you may want to put your Montreal real estate for sale on the market? It is a fairly simple process that I can easily take care of for you.

Once you have contacted me, the first thing I will do is evaluate the value of your Montreal real estate. This is done by evaluating different aspects of your Montreal real estate and comparing it with other Montreal properties that have sold in recent months. After my initial visit of your property, I will be able to give you an accurate market value for your Montreal real estate. This will allow us to determine the best list price for your Montreal real estate.

Once you are ready to put your property up for sale on the Montreal real estate market, we will sign a brokerage contract. This contract will stipulate things like inclusions, specific demands you may have for the marketing, commission rates, and listing price. You will need to have certain documents on hand such as your certificate of location, the deed of sale, and your act of loan for your current mortgage. Bills of current renovations can also be useful if you wish to declare any improvements you have made to your Montreal real estate.

Next thing we will do is prepare your Montreal real estate for the sale. We will ensure, if necessary, that it is presentable to prospective buyers by doing such things as painting, un-cluttering, and staging. Once this is done, my professional real estate photographer will take stunning photographs of your Montreal real estate. These photographs will help in the online marketing as well as print marketing of your Montreal real estate. Great photos go a long way in attracting potential buyers to your Montreal real estate.

As a real estate professional of the Greater Montreal Real Estate Board, I have access to a listings system that will allow me to give amazing exposure to your property. This means that your Montreal real estate will be listed on MLS and be visible to all real estate agents and the general public.

I will be conducting an agent caravan for your property to be exposed to agents in the Montreal real estate market. I will hold open houses if need be to help in the sale of your Montreal real estate.

Once we get an offer, I will help you in the negotiation and will write any counter offers you wish to submit. The sale of your Montreal real estate will take place with very little work on your part and you should just have to sit back and wait for that big check.

If you have any questions regarding the sale of your Montreal real estate, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Pointe Saint Charles Real Estate Year End Summary

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Pointe Saint Charles continued its growth in 2009 as a very relevant borough of the Montreal real estate market. Pointe Saint Charles homes for sale once again saw a rise in their values in this year’s Montreal real estate market. Since January 1st, 2009 there were forty single family homes sold in the Pointe Saint Charles real estate market. The selling prices for these Pointe Saint Charles homes for sale in the Montreal real estate market started at $155,000 and went to $580,000 at the top of the price range. The average selling price for a Pointe Saint Charles home for sale in the Montreal real estate market of 2009 was $324,075. On average it took fifty one days to sell these Pointe Saint Charles homes for sale in the Montreal real estate market.

Condos also played an important role in this year’s Pointe Saint Charles Montreal real estate market.There were one hundred and six Pointe Saint Charles condos sold in the 2009 Montreal real estate market. These Pointe Saint Charles condos sold for an average price of $224,603 in this year’s Montreal real estate market. The lowest selling price for the Pointe Saint Charles condos sold in the 2009 Montreal real estate market was $88,000 while the highest price paid was $1,050,000. It took an average of one hundred and twenty one days to sell these Pointe Saint Charles condos for sale in the Montreal real estate market.

Pointe Saint Charles revenue properties also had some interesting activities in the 2009 edition of the Montreal real estate market. There were forty Pointe Saint Charles revenue properties sold in 2009. The selling prices for these Pointe Saint Charles revenue properties for sale in the Montreal real estate market started at $145,000 and went to $742,500 at the top of the price range. The average selling price for a Pointe Saint Charles revenue property in 2009 was $309,223. On average, it took ninety one days to sell these Pointe Saint Charles revenue properties for sale in the Montreal real estate market.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Pointe Saint Charles real estate market, please do not hesitate to contact me. It will be my pleasure to help you purchase or sell your Pointe Saint Charles real estate.

Westmount Real Estate Year End Roundup

Monday, December 21st, 2009

There are only ten days left in 2009 and its time to look back and examine the activity that took place in the Montreal real estate market. We will start by looking at how Westmount did in this year’s Montreal real estate market.

Westmount homes for sale are always an integral part of the Montreal real estate market and this year was no different. There were one hundred and fifty six single family Westmount homes for sale sold in the 2009 Montreal real estate market. Selling prices for these Westmount homes for sale started at $250,000 and went to $2,900,000 at the top of the price range. The average selling price for a Westmount home for sale in the Montreal real estate market of 2009 was $1,102,978. On average in took one hundred and nineteen days to sell these Westmount homes for sale in the Montreal real estate market.

Westmount condos for sale also played an important role in this year’s Montreal real estate. There were fifty four Westmount condos sold in the 2009 Montreal real estate market. These Westmount condos sold for an average price of $518,080 in this year’s Montreal real estate market. The lowest selling price for the Westmount condos sold in the 2009 Montreal real estate market was $210,000 while the highest price paid was $1,725,000. It took an average of one hundred and four days to sell these Westmount condos for sale in the Montreal real estate market.

Westmount revenue properties, although they are a very small sector of the overall Montreal real estate market and of Westmount real estate in general, saw a few sales this year. There were ten Westmount revenue properties sold in the 2009 Montreal real estate market. The average price of a Westmount revenue property in the 2009 Montreal real estate market was $1,077,800. The selling prices for Westmount revenue properties started at $540,000 and went to $1,537,500. It took an average of one hundred and ninety three days to sell these Westmount revenue properties for sale in this year’s Montreal real estate market.

If you are interested in finding out more about the Westmount real estate market, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Unity Building Montreal Condo for Rent

Thursday, December 17th, 2009

There currently is a great Montreal Condo available for rent in the Unity building. This trendy Montreal condo is located in one of the most beautiful historic buildings in the city. This is your chance to live in one of the most architecturally stunning buildings in Montreal.The Unity building is comprised of 10 floors and is located at 454 rue De La Gauchetière Ouest at the intersection of rue St. Alexandre. This Montreal condo for rent is located within walking distance of
Old Montreal, downtown, Windsor train station, and two subway stations: Place D’Armes and Square Victoria. This Montreal condo for rent is also close to nightlife, fine dining, and shopping. This beautiful Unity building Montreal condo for rent is also steps from Montreal’s financial centre so that a professional can easily walk to work.

This Montreal condo for rent features access to a gorgeous courtyard. The courtyard is serviced by the wonderful Daylight Factory Café.

The interior of this Montreal condo for rent features large warehouse type windows, high ceilings, hardwood floors, central air conditioning, and an alarm system. This Montreal condo rental is an open concept loft with exceptional light and a sleek contemporary style. This Montreal condo rental is located in an elevator building which is also mobility impaired accessible.

Ideal for a bachelor or professional couple, this great Montreal condo rental is fully furnished and includes cable service, high speed internet, heat, and electricity. This Montreal condo rental unit is available for short or long term leases at a price of $1800 per month.

If you are interested in this Montreal condo rental, please check it out in the listings section of my website or contact me. It will be my pleasure to send you the listing and to give you a visit.

Unity Building Montreal Condo for Rent

Monday, December 14th, 2009

The Unity Building is a beautiful historic building located at 454 rue de la Gauchetière Ouest in the Quartier International of downtown Montreal. This magnificent 10 story building was erected in 1912 and was converted into Montreal condo units in 2001.

The Montreal condo units in the Unity building feature high 11 feet ceilings and large “New York style” warehouse windows which provide plenty of light and great views. The Unity building Montreal condo project also features a beautiful and large common courtyard serviced by the Daylight Factory Café.

The Unity building is extremely well located in downtown Montreal. These Montreal condo units are walking distance to Old Montreal and to major streets such as Ste-Catherine, St. Laurent, Notre-Dame, and University.

The trendy Montreal condo units in the Unity building are often rented fully furnished and include cable TV, high speed Internet, and electricity. Short term or long term rentals are available in the Unity Montreal condo project. These Montreal condo units are well suited to active singles or professional couples.

Currently in the Montreal rental market, there are eight Montreal condo units available for rent in the Unity building. Prices for these Montreal condo units in the Unity building start at $1650 per month and go to $3000 per month at the top of the price range. The average price for these Montreal condo rentals is $2369 per month.

The Unity building rentals are in very high demand and therefore these Montreal condo units make great investment properties. Currently there are five Montreal condo units for sale in the Unity building. Prices for these Unity Montreal condo units currently start at $319,000 and go to $1,790,000 at the top of the price range. The average price for the Montreal condo units currently for sale in the Unity building is $933,600.

If you would like to receive more information about the availabilities in the Unity building or other great Montreal condo projects, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Lofts Lowney Montreal Condo Project

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

The Montreal condo market has seen many condo developments in the past years. One of the great projects in the Montreal condo market has been the Lowney Lofts. The Lowney Loft project is located in the Sud-Ouest section of Montreal, steps form downtown, Old Montreal, and services such as public transit. The building was originally home to the Lowney candy manufacturer and has since been converted into a Montreal condo project. This Montreal condo project features such amenities as outdoor pool, terrace, and fitness centre.

Since January 1st, 2009 there has been much activity in the Lowney Loft Montreal condo project. There have been a total of 20 units sold in this Montreal condo development. The selling prices for these Montreal condo units started at $190,000 and went to $435,000 at the top of the price range. The average selling price this past year for a Montreal condo in the Lofts Lowney building was $240,436. It took an average of seventy six days to sell these Montreal condo units.

On the current Montreal condo market there are a few Lowney Lofts units available. There are currently nine Lofts Lowney units for sale. The prices for these Montreal condo units currently start at $189,900 and go to $350,000 at the top of the price range. The current average price for a Lowney Loft Montreal condo unit is $266,144.

There are currently seven Lofts Lowney units for rent in the Montreal condo market. Prices start at $1200 per month and go to $1900 per month for one of these Montreal condo units. The average rental price for a Lowney Loft unit is currently $1432 per month.

If you are interested in buying, renting, or selling a unit in the Lowney Lofts please do not hesitate to contact me. I can send you the updated list of Montreal condo for sale in this and other projects around the city.

Pointe Saint Charles Real Estate Market Update

Monday, December 7th, 2009

The Pointe Saint Charles real estate market is currently growing in value and doing very well within the Montreal real estate market. Prices for Pointe Saint homes for sale are steadily rising in the Montreal real estate market. However, Pointe Saint Charles homes for sale remain a very affordable sector of the Montreal real estate market.

There have been thirty eight single family Pointe Saint Charles homes for sale sold in the Montreal real estate market since January 1st, 2009. The sale prices for Pointe Saint Charles homes that sold this past year went from $155,000 to $580,000. The average price was $324,421 for single family Point Saint Charles homes sold in the Montreal real estate market. On average it took 53 days to sell these Pointe Saint Charles homes for sale. In the Pointe Saint Charles neighborhood of the Montreal real estate market, the average selling price per square feet was approximately $205/sq ft.

The Pointe Saint Charles homes for sale market has a few interesting properties to offer buyers. The current starting price for a single family home in the Pointe Saint Charles neighborhood of the Montreal real estate market is $230,000. The top of the price range of the current Point Saint Charles real estate market has a home priced at $475,000 making the current average price in this segment of the Montreal real estate market $355,714.

In the Montreal real estate market, the Pointe Saint Charles revenue properties market saw thirty nine sales since January 1st, 2009. The minimum sale price for these Pointe Saint Charles revenue properties was $145,000 and the highest price paid was $742,500. The average price for the Pointe Saint Charles revenue properties sold this year in the Montreal real estate market was $312,793. On average it took 91 days to sell these Pointe Saint Charles revenue properties.

There are currently fourteen Pointe Saint Charles revenue properties for sale in the Montreal real estate market. Prices for these Pointe Saint Charles revenue properties start at $254,500 and go to $559,000 at the top of the range. The current average price of a Pointe Saint Charles revenue property for sale on the Montreal real estate market is $362,171.

The Pointe Saint Charles condo segment saw plenty of activity this year within the Montreal real estate market. There were many new Pointe Saint Charles condo developments that went up this past year and new Pointe Saint Charles condo projects are expected in the 2010 Montreal real estate market.

Since January 1st, 2009 there were one hundred and three Pointe Saint Charles condo for sale sold in the Montreal real estate market. The prices for a Point Saint Charles condo went from $88,000 to $1,050,000. The average price of a Pointe Saint Charles condo that sold in the Montreal real estate market was $226,029.

There are currently forty four Pointe Saint Charles condos for sale in the Montreal real estate market. Prices for these Pointe Saint Charles condos currently start at $122,000 and go to $750,000 at the top of the price range. The current average price of a Pointe Saint Charles condo for sale on the Montreal real estate market is $252,198.

As you can see the Pointe Saint Charles real estate market has a lot to offer. If you are interested in learning more about the Pointe Saint Charles real estate market, please do not hesitate to contact me. It will be my pleasure to assist you in the sale or purchase of Pointe Saint Charles real estate.

Le Plateau Immobilier / Le Plateau Mont Royal Real Estate

Thursday, December 3rd, 2009

Le Plateau-Mont-Royal is one of the most desired boroughs of the Montreal real estate market. Le Plateau-Mont-Royal has an estimated population of 101,054 and a population density of 12475.8/km2, making this borough of the Montreal real estate market very high in value and demand. This borough of the Montreal real estate market includes the Le Plateau and Mile End neighborhoods.

In Le Plateau neighborhood of the Montreal real estate market, there were 37 single family homes sold so far this year with an average price of $498649. Currently on the single family Montreal real estate market, there are 18 Le Plateau homes for sale. The prices start at $429000 and go to $815000.

The condos for sale in Le Plateau are a more important part of the Montreal real estate market. So far this year, there were 525 Le Plateau condos sold with an average price of $266573. Currently on the Montreal real estate market, there are 230 Le Plateau condo for sale. The current Le Plateau condo prices start at $123000 and go to $1550000. The average price for a Le Plateau condo is $338526 on the current Montreal real estate market.

Revenue properties are also a big part of the Le Plateau real estate market. Thus far this year there were 152 Le Plateau revenue properties sold in the Montreal real estate market. There are currently 66 Le Plateau revenue properties for sale on the Montreal real estate market. Prices start at $389900 and go to $3999000.

In the Mile End neighborhood of the Montreal real estate market, there were 8 single family homes sold so far this year. The average price of a single family home in Mile End was $597875. In the Montreal real estate market, there are currently only two Mile End homes for sale. The average price is $414000.

So far this year there were 165 Mile End condo sold in the Montreal real estate market. The average price was $282984. There are currently 54 Mile End condo for sale in the Montreal real estate market.

This year there were 24 Mile End revenue properties sold in the Montreal real estate market. There are currently 16 Mile End revenue properties for sale on the Montreal real estate market. The average price for a Mile End revenue property on the current Montreal real estate market is $645375.

If you have questions about the current availabilities for Montreal real estate in these areas, please do not hesitate to contact me.