Abbey & Olivier

  The island of Montreal is vast but nothing compares to the gorgeous West Island area. Families like to call this place home thanks to its excellent location and amenities. The area contains both French and English speakers and has many fantastic schools, parks, shopping malls, and restaurants. Let’s explore further why we believe you and your family would certainly thrive in this beautiful community. With roughly 236,000 residents, the West Island accounts for about over 12% of Montreal’s total population and makes up a third of its land mass. The territory’s administrative structure is fairly complex seeing as it consists of several of the local governments to the north and south of Highway 40. Roxboro, Pierrefonds, Sainte-Geneviève, and L’Île-Bizard are four cities in the north that have been transformed into municipalities of the City of Montreal, together with the newly reconstructed city Dollard-Des-Ormeaux. Beaconsfield, Baie-D’Urfé, Dorval, Kirkland, Senneville, Pointe-Cla...

  Buying your first home is always a little bit overwhelming, thankfully the team at   Abbey & Olivier   has carefully put together a list of important ideas and tasks to keep in mind while buying your first home.   First and foremost, you need to have a solid income in order to be able to consistently cover your mortgage payments. Although the majority of home loan durations span 15–30 years, purchasing a property with a mortgage requires a minimum 5-year commitment.   By doing your own research and preparations prior to enlisting the help of a broker, you will be familiar with the real estate market, and your financials, and help you give your broker a clear image of your dream home. The team at Abbey & Olivier will make buying your first home enjoyable and gratifying by using the information you provide and combining it with their vast wealth of knowledge. Here are some tips for ensuring your readiness.   DO THE NECESSARY CALCULATIONS   Take...

  In recent years, the real estate market in Montreal has been thriving! Especially in areas like   Beaconsfield in the west island . So why are certain properties having trouble finding buyers when so many houses are moving like hotcakes and for more money than they were originally listed for? What can you do to advertise your home effectively and make sure it stands out from the competition? Whatever your reasons are for selling, here are some pieces of advice to sell a property quickly, even in a slow market! FIND THE BEST REAL ESTATE AGENT Hiring a   professional real estate broker   is the first step if you want to sell your house quickly. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the neighborhood market and have a track record of successful sales. Keep in mind that the commission for both the buyer’s agent and the seller’s agent is frequently the seller’s responsibility. You’ll probably be responsible for paying a selling commission of your selling price in ret...

  Sweaters and hoodies are emerging from the closet as the days become cooler…   We should prepare and protect our   beautiful homes   from the ice, snow, and sharp wind while we’re putting on our scarves and installing our winter tires. The team at   Abbey & Olivier   has put together some important points to follow for Canadians to get ready for winter. You should check a few basic points before winter arrives in full force. In order to keep you warm and safe throughout the season, we’ll show you how to   inspect   your windows and doors, heating and ventilation system, roof and gutters, and external walls in this blog. Your house ought to be prepared for any tricks winter has in store by the time the cold rolls around. Nothing is worse than having to deal with a broken furnace, a burst pipe, or a leaky window in the dead of winter. These suggestions and techniques will help you avoid any unlucky winter incidents or water damage. VENTIL...