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Windows

Peter Thompson · August 16, 2023 Ask Pete Seller

How concerned do you need to be when you start to see fog in between your window panes? I discuss in detail what that means and even offer a few different solutions.

Market Update – Q2 2023

Peter Thompson · July 28, 2023 Market Update Buyer, Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Seller, Vaudreuil

Today, we’ll talk about the seciquarter of 2023, with focus on Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Rigaud, and Vaudreuil-Dorion.

Market Update – Q1 2023

Peter Thompson · April 26, 2023 Market Update Buyer, Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Seller, Vaudreuil

Today, we’ll talk about the first quarter of 2023, with focus on Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Rigaud, and Vaudreuil-Dorion.

Cracks in Your Foundation

Peter Thompson · February 17, 2023 Ask Pete Seller

No foundation is immune to cracks, but there’s a huge difference in their severity. Assess cracks early before they wreak havoc.

Mold in your Attic

Peter Thompson · January 15, 2023 Ask Pete Buyer, Seller

The mention of “mold” during a real-estate transaction can raise a lot of red flags. Learn when you should be worried and when it’s not a big deal.

Ellis presents: Champs des Rêves

Peter Thompson · December 14, 2022 Ellis Presents Vaudreuil

Champs des Rêves is a gorgeous field and plant nursery located in Vaudreuil-Dorion with an awesome labyrinth, unique plant sculptures and dreamy lavender fields. Perfect for a fun-filled day with the kids

Top 3 things to look for on a home inspection

Peter Thompson · November 23, 2022 Ask Pete Buyer

There are a few really important things to check on your home inspection visit because they can end up costing you a lot of money down the road. These are the Top 3.

Ellis presents: Halloween Trick or Treating in Saint-Lazare

Peter Thompson · November 14, 2022 Ellis Presents Saint-Lazare

My family and I love roaming the streets of Saint-Lazare at Halloween–it’s a big turnout with kids, great decorations, and friendly folks giving out candy. 🍬

What is your craziest real estate story?

Peter Thompson · October 26, 2022 Ask Pete

In real estate, you see all kinds of things. Here is the craziest thing I have encountered in a completely unexpected way…

Ellis presents: Quinn Farm

Peter Thompson · October 25, 2022 Ellis Presents Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot

Quinn Farm offers amazing produce, as well as activities including a apple picking, a maze, tractor rides, slides, a petting zoo with animals, a casse croûte, and a market where you can find their famous freshly baked pies and apple juice!

How do changes in interest rates affect the real estate market?

Peter Thompson · September 28, 2022 Ask Pete Buyer, Mortgage, Seller

A hike in interest rates usually means that affordability for buyers goes down, which might affects prices. But there’s a upside for buyers as well…

Ellis Presents: Montreal Live Steamers

Peter Thompson · September 14, 2022 Ellis Presents Les Cèdres

Montreal Live Steamers offers family friendly activities that are fascinating and fun for kids, adults, and train enthusiasts of all ages. Located in Les Cèdres, just a 15 minute drive from Hudson and Saint-Lazare.

Ellis Presents: Swimming Lessons at the Hudson Yacht Club

Peter Thompson · August 23, 2022 Ellis Presents Hudson

Hudson Yacht Club is THE summer hangout spot for families, couples, and friends of all ages. It’s right in the heart of town on the Lake of Two Mountains, hosting members and families for breezy summer days on the water as well as offering swimming lessons.

Should you accept an offer in second position?

Peter Thompson · August 16, 2022 Ask Pete Buyer, Seller

Accepting an offer in second position has upsides and downsides. Learn about the best situations when for making and accepting second offers and when to avoid it.

Ellis Presents: Parc Omega

Peter Thompson · August 8, 2022 Ellis Presents Montebello

Parc Omega is a wildlife park and home to a wide range of wild animals that are indigenous to Quebec. They have a huge area to roam, and live amongst other species of animals that they would normally be living with in their natural habitats. You get to drive through the habitats from the comfort of your own vehicle, making the experience easily accessible for the whole family including younger children or people with mobility restrictions.

Ellis Presents: The Bedard Park Splash Pad

Peter Thompson · July 20, 2022 Ellis Presents Saint-Lazare

Bedard Park is a great place to have some fun with the entire family. It’s centrally located in Saint-Lazare within walking distance to a couple of ice cream shops, the family-friendly Bravo’s restaurantas well as a Tim Horton’s right around the corner for a shot of caffein. In addition to the splash pad, you’ve got the baseball diamond, the skate park, the tennis courts, and my kids just LOVE the playground as well.

What is a Seller’s Declaration?

Peter Thompson · June 28, 2022 Ask Pete Seller

A seller’s declaration not only reveals basic facts about the home, but also any issues that have come up. It’s therefore important to protect the seller’s interests, too.

What happens when you visit a home without your broker?

Peter Thompson · June 8, 2022 Ask Pete Buyer

It’s important to understand that the listing agent represents the seller, not the buyer. Here’s how to make sure your interests as a buyer are protected.

Market Update – Summer 2022

Peter Thompson · May 4, 2022 Market Update Buyer, Hudson, Saint-Lazare, Seller, Vaudreuil

A look at the real estate market in the Hudson, Saint-Lazare and Vaudreuil areas in the second quarter of 2022.

What to offer in this crazy market?

Peter Thompson · March 15, 2022 Ask Pete Buyer

This is the million dollar question, and we approach answering it with a tried and true formula based on market trends and deep local expertise.

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