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    Montreal duplex sample: are lease terms changing buyer interest?

    I’d start with completed sales, but only after separating similar condition and occupancy. Price cuts show seller motivation, not necessarily a lease problem, and withdrawn stock can hide unsuccessful marketing. Also, be careful about assuming negotiation means changing the lease itself; the...
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    Montreal duplex sample: are lease terms changing buyer interest?

    Are both units occupied, and by “lease length” do you mean the time remaining on current leases or the broader rental history? That distinction matters. A buyer focused on rental income may price the existing tenancy into the offer, while someone hoping to occupy a unit could see the same...
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    What closing my first detached home taught me

    I partly disagree that every rejected offer is useful data. Sometimes it reflects that seller’s priorities rather than the wider local market, so it can teach the wrong lesson if overinterpreted. Record what you actually learned—competition, timing, or terms—but don’t automatically assume the...
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    New-build flat versus duplex in Montreal: the real ownership trade-offs?

    For the flat, look beyond the monthly fee and ask what it excludes, how the reserve is funded, and whether the first-year budget reflects realistic operating costs. New construction can look inexpensive until the building has a full year of insurance, utilities and maintenance history. For the...
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