More and more families are tempted to purchase an intergenerational home. Defined by the government of Quebec as “a concept of housing that allows a family to cohabitate with its aging parents, in a single house composed of two independent units of different sizes”, this typically allows three generations to cohabitate. 

The market targets individuals from 35 to 50 years old and, at a time where the population is aging, the concept is increasingly popular. Especially present in the regions of the Laurentians, Lanaudière and Laval, intergenerational (or bigenerational) residences are sold at around $500,000 or about 15% higher than single-family and conventional homes. 

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Whether you’re planning minor or major renovations, it’s always a good idea to think green. 

Green homes are increasingly popular in Quebec and around the world. In addition to helping the planet, they are highly economical. Are you overwhelmed by all the possibilities? Let us enlighten you.

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Believe it or not, repainting your house with the right colours (interior and exterior) is essential in selling it. If you’re planning on selling your house in 2019, keep this article in mind. 

Who doesn’t want to sell their property within a reasonable timeframe and above the asking price? To that end, many choose to repaint their houses to increase resale value.

However, not all renovations are worthwhile and, more importantly, they aren’t always profitable. Painting various rooms or the exterior of your property is a low-cost renovation that could lead to a higher return on investment (ROI).

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Congratulations! You’re a homeowner. Now that you have a place to call your own, you may be wondering how to pay down your mortgage a little bit faster.

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According to a BMO 2015 home-buying report, the average Canadian expects to pay off their mortgage by age 59 — but 31 per cent think they’ll still have a mortgage by their 65th birthday. Looking to ditch your debt quicker — without over-extending your budget? It may save you hundreds (if not thousands) in the long run.

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