MONTREAL REAL ESTATE BLOG

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 […]

As Featured in Mortgage Professionals Canada: Why Montreal’s Housing Market is Staying Resilient While Others Wobble | December 13

Why Montreal’s Housing Market is Staying Resilient While Others Wobble As Featured in Mortgage Professionals Canada Montreal, December 13, 2025 – In an interview with MPA Magazine earlier this year, Rola Hamdan analyzed the resilience of the Montreal real estate market in the face of fluctuations observed in other major Canadian cities. With the Bank […]

The Bank of Canada Maintains its Key Interest Rate at 2.25% for its Last Announcement of 2025 | December 10

The Bank of Canada Maintains its Key Interest Rate at 2.25% for its Last Announcement of 2025 Montreal, December 10 2025 – The Bank of Canada maintains its key interest rate at 2.25% and ends 2025 without further adjustments to its monetary policy. This decision, influenced by domestic inflation, comes as the Canadian economy shows […]

Planning a Move Without Disrupting Your Children Mid-School Year | December 09

Planning a Move Without Disrupting Your Children Mid-School Year tips and advices for a smooth transition for your family Montreal, December 9 2025 – For many families navigating the search for a larger home, the challenge rarely lies in the move itself. It’s in the timing. Coordinating a sale, a purchase, and a relocation in […]