Montreal has a lot to offer as far as real estate is concerned. However, the city can be a bit noisy if you want to live a family life. Even though many areas of Montreal are pleasant, other districts of suburban Montreal can be even nicer.
Canada enjoys one of the most prosperous and stable economies in the world. And strict financial regulations do a good job of protecting Canadians from the kind of housing collapse and crisis that struck the U.S. back in 2008. But the Canadian real estate market can fluctuate just like anywhere else in the world. [...]
If you are moving to Vancouver with a family, one of the first things you'll need to do is decide on a neighbourhood. Like most Canadian cities, Vancouver consists of many different districts and quarters. Some parts of town are more suitable for hipsters and young professionals, and other neighbourhoods like Killarney and Kitsilano [...]
Every year, thousands of employees relocate to Canada to fill positions for international corporations. Some of those workers will stay permanently and may choose to buy a home or sign a long-term rental contract. But when you move to Canada to fill a temporary position, finding short-term accommodations will be an important priority. Many [...]
Many describe Canada as nation of immigrants. And rightly so. In major cities like Toronto, nearly half the population was born outside of Canada. Equally, we can call Toronto a city of neighbourhoods. True enough. The city officially recognizes 140 designated neighbourhoods. Include the unofficial neighbourhoods, and the total rises to about 240. So [...]
If you're new to Montreal, it's important to understand that this is a city of neighbourhoods. One of the most ethnically diverse urban areas in North America, Montreal has its English-speaking communities and then it has its French neighbourhoods. And then you have a whole spectrum of ethnic neighbourhoods populated primarily by first and second [...]
For the vast majority of human history, our ancestors cohabited in small clans of 40 to 50 individuals, living in perfect harmony with nature. But today, most people live in cities with neighbors numbering in the millions, all plundering the planet for food, energy and parking space. Yet, somewhere, in the backs of our [...]
As the second largest country in the world by area, with a relatively modest population of just 37 million, Canada is well known for its vast open spaces and breathtaking landscapes. But vigorous growth in Canada's largest city, Toronto, has led to runaway urban sprawl and the swallowing up of open spaces. To better [...]
Long overshadowed by red hot real estate markets in Toronto and Vancouver, Montreal is now gaining ground and showing signs of robust growth. The financial capital of the Quebec province, Montreal has long been recognized as one of the most desirable cities on the continent, but prices have remained modest, while home values in [...]
Moving to Canada might be the biggest decision of your life. And we'd like to think it's also the best decision of your life. Canada is an incredible country, filled with wonderful people, natural beauty, economic opportunity and political stability. But that doesn't mean moving there will be easy. You may encounter obstacles, and you [...]
