Sharp Rise in Consumers' Confidence in Brokers

SHARP RISE IN CONSUMERS’ CONFIDENCE IN BROKERS

According to the 2016 Profession Barometer recently published by the firm Léger, the level of Quebecers’ confidence in real estate brokers has increased significantly, growing from 33% in 2015 to a confidence level of 46% in 2016, a 13% increase. The web-based survey was conducted from February 29 to March 4, 2016, among 1,007 Québec respondents aged 18 and older. The margin of error is +/- 3.1%, 19 times out of 20.

 

559 Stirling, Hudson: SOLD!

559 Stirling, Hudson

Listed at $329,000

VENDU!

This comfortable bungalow is located on a picturesque lot in the heart of Hudson.  The grounds are beautifully landscaped with luscious gardens.  Features: spacious front hall, living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 4 season sunroom, playroom, screened in porch and a garage.  Built in 1975 and fully updated. This quality built home is waiting for you. 

Ce plain-pied confortable est situé sur un terrain pittoresque au cœur de Hudson. Le terrain est magnifiquement paysagé avec des jardins luxuriants. Caractéristiques: hall d’entrée spacieux, salon, salle à manger, cuisine, 3 chambres, 2 salles de bain, verrière 4 saisons, salle de jeux, véranda avec moustiquaires et un garage. Construit en 1975 et entièrement mis à jour. Cette maison de construction de qualité vous attend.

407 Oakridge, Hudson: VENDU!

407 Rue Oakridge, Hudson

Listed at $394,500

VENDU!

Quality 3 bedroom home on a quiet Hudson crescent  is situated on a 19,990 square foot lot. This well maintained home has 3 finished levels and is in move in condition.  Features: living room, dining room, kitchen, dinette, laundry room, basement playroom + office. The backyard is private.   This classic beauty is a pleasure to show. Built in 1997. Priced to sell.  

Maison de qualité de 3 chambres sur un croissant tranquille à Hudson située sur un terrain de 19 990 pi. carrés. Cette maison bien entretenue offre 3 niveaux finis et est en condition prête pour emménager. Caractéristiques: salon, salle à manger, cuisine, coin-repas, salle de lavage, salle de jeux au sous-sol + bureau. Cour arrière privée. Cette beauté classique est un plaisir à faire visiter.  Construite en 1997.  Prix pour vendre.

 

179 Windcrest, Hudson IS SOLD!

179 Windcrest, Hudson

Vendu!

Listed at $525,000

Situated in the heart of Hudson, this home of distinction is in a setting of tranquil charm. It has over 3,000 square feet of living space. This well maintained home has 3 finished levels and is in move in condition.  Features: large front hall, main floor office, main floor master bedroom, living room, dining room, family room, 4 bedrooms + finished basement.  This classic beauty is a pleasure to show.

Située au cœur de Hudson, cette maison de distinction est dans un décor de charme tranquille. Elle a plus de 3 000 pieds carrés de surface habitable. Cette maison bien entretenue dispose de 3 niveaux finis et est en condition telle que vous n’avez qu’à y emménager. Caractéristiques: grand hall d’entrée, bureau à l'étage principal, chambre des maîtres à l’étage principal, salon, salle à manger, salle familiale, 4 chambres + sous-sol fini. Cette beauté classique est un plaisir à faire visiter.

Don’t tell anyone, but it’s a myth that millennials hate the suburbs: Financial Post, published April 5, 2016

Don’t tell anyone, but it’s a myth that millennials hate the suburbs

 Financial Post, published April 5, 2016

 

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Canadian PressA new survey suggests millennials might not hate suburbia all that much.

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It might not be as cool as living downtown, but a new survey suggests millennials might not hate suburbia all that much.
Altus Group, citing its 2015 fall FIRM survey, says 35 per cent of those 35 and under disagree with the statement that they prefer to live in a smaller home in a central area than a larger home in the suburbs. The same survey found 40 per cent do agree with the statement, with everybody else neither agreeing or disagreeing.
“We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — it’s a myth that all so-called millennials are homogeneous in their desires, attitudes and behaviour,” says the report from Toronto-based Altus Group. “While there may be some tendencies that are more pronounced among today’s younger generation, when it comes to the housing sector, segmentation analysis is critical.”

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The survey, which only considered respondents in centres with populations of more than one million or more, found in almost every age group there was a willingness to trade off the bigger house in the suburbs for a smaller home in a central area. Among those 35-49, like millennials, 40 per cent said they would make the trade-off.
Broken into sub categories, 19 per cent of millennials agree completely they are willing to live in that smaller home in a central area versus the larger one in the suburbs. Another 21 per cent somewhat agree. Millennials actually ranked behind those 70 years or older when it comes to strong feelings on the matter. Among those seniors, 22 per cent agreed completely with going for the tinier downtown home.
“There is a prevailing view that all millennials in larger markets want to live downtown — even if it means having to settle for a smaller residence to make the affordability equation work. Our research busts that myth,” said Altus Group.
The same report finds all those downtown dwellers, many of whom will be settling in high-rise condominiums, are going to need parking sports because they are not ready to ditch their cars.
The FIRM survey found that in the country’s six largest markets, defined as Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Ottawa-Gatineau and Montreal, only about one in 10 owner occupants of condominiums built in the last six years does not have a vehicle. That’s close to the average of all households, but condo dwellers are far less likely to have two vehicles.
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TESTIMONIAL: APRIL 2, 2016

Testimonial:
Paul and Diane helped me buy my house in 2013 when I was still overseas, sell it in 2016 in less then a week and have guided me through a world wind of questions on another transaction where they were not my real estate agent... a mistake. I now refer them to anyone who wants a trustworthy, hard working and business minded real estate agent. Their knowledge of the real estate laws, processes and market make them players you want on your team. Thank you Paul and Diane for raising the bar to excellence in the real estate world. 
Caroline Lass

Saint-Lazare, Quebec 

April 2, 2016

110 Hazelwood, Hudson: VENDU!

110 Hazelwood, Hudson
VENDU!
Sold in 170 days
Listed at $325,000 

This comfortable 3 bedroom bungalow is situated on a quiet street in Hudson. You can walk to everything.  It sits on a 13,763 square foot lot in the heart of the village.  Features: living room, dining room, kitchen, family room, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and separate garage. Basement can be used for storage. 

Ce plain-pied confortable de 3 chambres est situé sur une rue paisible de Hudson.  A distance de marche de tous les services. Elle se trouve sur un terrain de 13 763 pi. carrés au cœur du village.  Caractéristiques : salon, salle à manger, cuisine, salle familiale, 3 chambres, 2 salles de bain et garage séparé.  Sous-sol peut être utilisé comme espace de rangement.