April 2022
Hello,
April has finally arrived, bringing with it the winds of change, as we head into the second quarter. But first, let’s take a look back at the first three months of 2022 with our review video, available in
English and
French.
It was an emotional quarter, with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the skyrocketing real estate, energy, grocery, and food prices. Rounding out this picture was inflation reaching a 30-year high! But, all is not gloom and doom, and there are reasons to look forward to better days, as central banks have begun to intervene, and investors’ savings are very high after the last two years of the pandemic.
Until next time!
Francis, Michael, Hossein and Kristopher
Investing in real estate without a down payment? Watch out!
Image credit: Pixabay, Edinaldo Maciel
Even in a dynamic market such as real estate, it’s possible to lose big. Here are some of the fears associated with the rise in homebuyers taking on previously unthinkable debt loads and zero-down mortgages.
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Montréal's best wine merchants
Image credit: Pixabay, Jill Wellington
Due to the passage of law 72 last year, it’s become easier for restaurants to sell wine to go without necessarily requiring a full meal. Wine lovers can also more readily find privately imported bottles to add to their home cellar. Whether it be a dedicated merchant, a coffee shop, or a restaurant, here are some of the top addresses in the city.
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