Before a buyer falls in love with a Griffintown view, the sharper question is whether the condo is a good shared building investment. In this part of Montreal, a sleek loft, a glass tower, or a converted warehouse can look polished while hiding an underfunded contingency fund, restrictive bylaws, or future repair costs that change […]
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You've saved a down payment, received a mortgage pre-approval, and started browsing condos during lunch breaks. Then the numbers arrive: the monthly mortgage payment, condo fees, municipal taxes, insurance, welcome tax, and the possibility that the home you like needs a competing offer. For a Montreal first-time home buyer, the challenge isn't finding a property. […]
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