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What makes Honolulu a luxury community? It is mostly due to the faulty definition of a luxury home being one that costs more than a million dollars.   In many places, $1 million is a lot of money. In Honolulu, that is the cost of a starter family home.  The median price of single-family homes listed in the spring of 2021 was $920,000. A midsized …

Montreal’s new condos are among the most sought after real estate options these days. However, they do tend to look just a tad too similar to each other. Also, they tend to be on the small side, since prices for each square foot of condo space can be rather high. Still, even if a new condo is supposed to be “move-in ready” it doesn’t mean …

If you have been following the latest investment news, you might have already heard about the growing demand for luxurious real estate in Montreal. We know what you’re thinking: why Montreal? This city, despite being a bustling metropolis, has long been overshadowed by Toronto and Vancouver. So why should you opt to buy an upscale property here? The same can be asked of the other …

Montreal is one of the largest cities in Canada, and for foodies it’s always an exciting place due to the many excellent dining options available. However, it can get pretty irksome if you have to go to the other side of the city just so you can visit your favorite restaurants. That’s why for foodies looking at Montreal real estate listings, the neighborhood should have …

It’s easy enough to fall in love with many of the older homes you may find among real estate listings in Quebec City. The city’s European charm is one of its attractive qualities. Along with the historic buildings and cobblestone streets, you can easily find alluring houses that showcase their undeniable character. You may envision yourself fixing any of these houses up, and you may …

Experts believe that buying a beach house can give you an excellent return on investment (ROI), on top of being able to give you and your family a place on the beach to vacation anytime you want. What many beach homeowners do is they buy the property and rent it out during peak season. For example, you can purchase a beach house on Pointe-Calumet Beach …

Renting or buying a new apartment is quite difficult especially since you need to take a lot into consideration. It would be wiser if you find a place that is already fully furnished. It means that you are 100% ready to move in as soon as you have arrived. It will be easier for you to move on with other things if the place is …

Are you interested in finding different ways to increase the value of your home? Whether you are planning to put the property up for sale on the real estate market in a few weeks, months, or even years, investing in the right renovations could help you make your home more valuable. As a result, you could increase the asking price and receive a major return …

When you’re home shopping, it often helps to know what you want. For instance, if you want a “smart” house, an older home may not fit your needs unless it has been overhauled or unless you want to make that type of investment in it. Speaking of older homes, though, they offer a ton of benefits. Here’s a look at just a few. 1. Location …

As you start planning to move to another house, the experience becomes stressful. You have to pack your stuff, inform your kids that you are leaving, say goodbye to your friends, look for a new house and load all your stuff. This could be a long and daunting process. As a result, instead of being excited, you start feeling bad. The moment you have transferred …