Under One Roof

This week on Under One Roof MTL, LJ, Fred, Martin and Robyn discuss the average age of first time homebuyers creeping up past 40, as well as how Montreal's rental market has shifted recently.

Plus, is flipping or long-term holding the better investment strategy in real estate right now? LJ has some advice for you on that front.

And, Fred and Martin explain how you can use cryptocurrency (like Bitcoin) as a down payment on a home.

This week on Under One Roof, Fred and Martin play couples counsellors, offering some solid advice for couples who are thinking about moving in together.

LJ also breaks down what it looks like when a homebuyer submits a formal offer to purchase, and how they can protect themselves with conditions.

This week on Under One Roof, we're discussing 50 year mortgages, and just how much interest a homeowner would pay over the lifetime of a 50 year loan. And, could this product eventually become available in Canada?

LJ also takes a look at the Montreal real estate market, reviewing the October numbers that just came out. And, he has some advice for staging and showcasing your property so that it SELLS.

Fred and Martin share some information that lenders don't tell you, AND we've got a ton of additional info about notaries that you don't want to miss!

This week on Under One Roof MTL, we're exploring all of the different options available to the nearly 50% of Canadians whose mortgages are coming up for renewal in the next year. Should you renew, refinance, or consider a reverse mortgage?

We also look at the hottest neighbourhoods in Montreal real estate, and what makes these areas so hot right now.

And, Pattie Lovett-Reid, chief financial commentator at Home Equity Bank joins us to talk about CHIP reverse mortgages and whether they could be the right option for you.

This week on Under One Roof MTL, LJ is talking CURB APPEAL, and how maintaining the exterior or your home can help increase its resale value (and just make it a more pleasant place to live!). Plus, Fred and Martin explain how credit reports work, and what you need to be mindful of in the 60-90 days before a mortgage application to make sure you get approved and get the best possible interest rate. Speaking of interest rates, how's everyone feeling about the latest Bank of Canada decision to slash rates by .25%?

This week on Under One Roof MTL, LJ is back, and he's taking us along for the ride on the buyer's journey. Then, Fred and Martin break down the ABCs of pre-approvals. By the end of this episode, you'll know exactly what to expect, either as a first-time homebuyer, or as someone who is looking to get back into real estate investing for the first time in a long time.

This week on Under One Roof, Fred and Martin are taking us to SCHOOL, to discuss housing uncertainty in Canada, answering YOUR mortgage questions, and explaining the stress test and pre-approval process.

This week on Under One Roof MTL, Robyn, Fred and Martin are joined by Montreal notary Anna Kamateros, to discuss a story out of Ontario that left a woman with a $660,000 tax bill. Could this situation have been avoided, and how can you make sure that you're setting up your kids for success with your will?

Plus, we talk about the changing face of first-time home buyers, as well as why so many Canadians are defaulting on their mortgage payments.

This week on Under One Roof MTL, Robyn, Fred, and Martin are once again joined by Thierry Bourbonnais from the Plex DR, to find out some of his craziest property management stories.

We also discuss reverse mortgages and the pros and cons of using this product to improve your cash flow.

This week on Under One Roof, Fred, Martin and Robyn are joined by special guest Thierry Bourbonnais from the Plex DR to talk about property management, and how hiring a property manager can make life easier for landlords.

They also discuss refinancing, and how homeowners can leverage the equity in their homes to consolidate debts, make home repairs, or even help their adult children buy their first home.