MONTREAL REAL ESTATE BLOG

Interview on Canada Express: Quebec’s Welcome Tax Refund for First-Time Buyers | April 30

Quebec’s Welcome Tax Refund Program for First-Time Buyer Interview on Canada Express, Middle East Radio Montreal, April 30, 2026 – Rola Hamdan returned live on Middle East Radio for a real estate segment on the Canada Express show. Hosted by Rania Bou Nassif, journalist and host, the discussion focused on the new first-time buyer aid […]

New NDP Leader: Avi Lewis Wins the Leadership and His Housing and Real Estate Plan | March 30

New NDP Leader: Avi Lewis Wins the Leadership His Housing and Real Estate Plan Published by Rola Hamdan, Montreal Luxury Real Estate Broker with 25 years in finance and real estateLast Update: May 21, 2026 Avi Lewis has been elected Canada’s new NDP leader, winning the party’s leadership race on Sunday March 29, 2026 with […]

No-Pet Clause in Quebec Ruled a Violation of Charter Rights by Housing Tribunal | March 24

No-Pet Clause in Quebec Ruled a Violation of Charter Rights by Housing Tribunal By Rola Hamdan, Residential and Commercial Real Estate BrokerLast Update: May 26, 2026 The 30-Seconds Summary Quebec’s Tribunal administratif du logement (TAL) struck down a lease clause prohibiting pets in a rental unit, in a ruling issued March 12, 2026. The law […]

Bank of Canada March 2026 Announcement: Rate Hold at 2.25% Expected | March 17

Bank of Canada March 2026 Announcement: Rate Hold at 2.25% Expected By Rola Hamdan, Luxury real estate and mortgage broker in Montreal. Last updated: March 17, 2026. The 30-second Summary The Bank of Canada is expected to hold its policy rate at 2.25% on March 18, 2026. Inflation is back within the 1 to 3% […]

Interview with Middle East Radio: Canadian Housing Market and the Economic Outlook for 2026 | December 15

The Canadian Housing Market: Year-End Review and 2026 Outlook Interview on Middle East Radio Montreal, December 17, 2025 – Rola Hamdan sat down with Rania Bou Nassif, journalist and host of Canada Express, to give a full read of the Canadian housing market as 2025 wraps up. The interview covered the latest numbers, where interest […]

Special Sellers Guide: Selling Your Home During the Holidays | December 15

Special Sellers Guide: Selling Your Home During the Holidays Montreal, December 15, 2025 – Should you pause the sale of your property during the holidays? Rola Hamdan’s honest answer: No. Hosting showings while selling your home already comes with its share of trade-offs. Add the rush of the holidays, family obligations, end-of-year school events, and […]