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Sophie Veilleux

REAL ESTATE BROKER

After nearly a decade of entrepreneurship in the fashion design industry, Sophie Veilleux chose to return to her first passion: real estate. This unique background has allowed her to develop exceptional rigor, strong negotiation skills, and a keen attention to detail, essential qualities in real estate representation.

Driven by an approach that is both human-centered and professional, Sophie places listening, discretion, and a deep understanding of her clients’ needs at the core of every interaction. Her creativity and responsiveness enable her to anticipate challenges, propose tailored solutions, and guide her clients toward informed decisions with confidence.

Whether buying or selling, Sophie supports her clients with commitment and clarity, always taking their individual circumstances and objectives into account. Her personalized and structured approach allows her to lead them toward the best possible choice at every stage of their real estate journey.

Meet Sophie

What is your most memorable trip?
Guadeloupe, for its natural beauty and way of life.

What is your favorite restaurant in Montreal?
L’Express, a true Montreal institution.

What is your favorite pastime?
Walking, as a way to slow down, reflect, and reconnect.

Which superpower would you like to have?
Immortality, to experience time and all the possibilities it offers.


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David Bourguet

REAL ESTATE BROKER

Originally from Nice and based in Quebec for over twenty years, David brings his expertise, rigor, and strong communication skills to his clients as a residential real estate broker. With a distinguished career in the media industry, including roles at Radio-Canada, TV5, and Télé-Québec, David has developed solid experience in analysis, project management, and content presentation, all essential skills for effectively supporting the purchase or sale of a property.
 
Having lived for more than ten years in Plateau Mont-Royal, David has an in-depth understanding of this iconic neighborhood, its architecture, alleyways, local businesses, atmosphere, and micro-areas. This deep local knowledge allows him to offer highly personalized guidance to clients looking to settle in or sell their property there, in alignment with the local and expert approach championed by the YESARRAZIN agency.
 
Passionate about literature, philosophy, tennis, and jazz, David approaches each mandate with discipline and integrity. Conscientious, detail-oriented, and deeply committed to his clients, he delivers exceptional customer service grounded in transparency, honesty, and attentive listening. His goal is clear: to guide each client with professionalism and determination, ensuring their real estate projects are carried out under the best possible conditions.

Meet David

What is your most memorable trip?
To quote Loïc Peyron, “the most beautiful journey is the one we haven’t taken yet.”

What is your favorite pastime?
Spending time with family and traveling. I have also been passionate about soccer and boxing since a young age.

What is your favorite restaurant in Montreal?
My favorite restaurant is Plein Sud, located in the heart of Plateau Mont-Royal. I appreciate its warm atmosphere and its unique menu inspired by Corsican and Niçoise flavors.

What is your favorite TV series?
That’s a tough choice, so I’ll go with three: Sons of AnarchyDexter, and Snowfall.

Which superpower would you like to have?
Of all the superpowers, I would choose teleportation, for all the possibilities it offers.


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Sarkis Hovsepian

REAL ESTATE BROKER

Sarkis is a residential real estate broker based in Montreal, with over seven years of experience in the industry. With an academic background in hospitality management and business, he has also owned two restaurants and a fitness center, accumulating more than twenty years of experience in customer service and management.

He handles a wide range of transactions throughout Greater Montreal, whether for a first-time home purchase, a sale, or an investment property. The diversity of his background provides him with a strong and valuable expertise, which he puts at the service of each client.

Known for his warm personality, inspired by his Mediterranean roots, and his keen attention to detail, Sarkis quickly builds trust from the very first interactions.

For him, a home represents far more than a property; it is often the investment of a lifetime, a place where dreams take shape, memories are created, and where family and friends always feel welcome. It is also a carefully planned project that protects not only an investment, but a lifestyle and personal well-being.

Each transaction is approached as a complete, hands-on process, from the initial meeting through to the signing of the notarial dee

Meet Sarkis

What is your most memorable trip?
To quote Loïc Peyron, “the most beautiful journey is the one we haven’t taken yet.”

What is your favorite pastime?
Spending time with family and traveling. I have also been passionate about soccer and boxing since a young age.

What is your favorite restaurant in Montreal?
My favorite restaurant is Plein Sud, located in the heart of Plateau Mont-Royal. I appreciate its warm atmosphere and its unique menu inspired by Corsican and Niçoise flavors.

What is your favorite TV series?
That’s a tough choice, so I’ll go with three: Sons of AnarchyDexter, and Snowfall.

Which superpower would you like to have?
Of all the superpowers, I would choose teleportation, for all the possibilities it offers.


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Lydia Cordato

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER

Lydia Cordato grew up in the heart of Montreal, where she learned to appreciate the richness of the city. Over the years, she developed a real attachment to the Laurentides, captivated by their unspoiled nature and peaceful atmosphere. She combines her in-depth knowledge of Montreal with her love for this region, offering an enlightened view of both.

Motivated by a desire to help, she began her career with a degree in intervention, then diversified her skills with certification in personal training, helping many clients achieve their health goals. Her experience in the restaurant business has also enabled her to understand customers’ needs and offer personalized service.

For many years, Lydia has been a successful residential real estate broker. Recognized for her efficiency, her charisma and her organization, she stands out for her positive attitude and her commitment to the customers she serves. When you choose Lydia, you benefit from expert guidance and a dedicated partner who is passionate about customer satisfaction.

Meet Lydia

What’s your favorite restaurant in Montreal?

Le Chien Fumant and Saint Sushi, both located on the Plateau Mont-Royal.

What’s your favorite TV show?
Charmed for the magic and The Last Kingdom for the action!

What’s your best trip?
An unforgettable three-week trip to Colombia with my brother and some friends. We explored many cities and discovered spectacular landscapes through nature excursions.

What’s your hobby?
I split my time between yoga, climbing and spending precious time with my family.

What superpower would you like to have?
Teleport myself, so I could be anywhere in a moment!


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Salma Naguib

RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER

Salma has been working in real estate since 2017, driven by a deep passion for architecture, design and customer service. With a degree in interior design, she has contributed to major renovation and new construction projects. These experiences have given her an in-depth understanding of buildings, their structure and their potential, an essential asset when assessing and enhancing a property.

Beyond her technical expertise, Salma has a solid background in sales, negotiation and customer service, developed across a variety of sectors. This versatility enables her to adopt a strategic and personalized approach for each of her clients. Her attentiveness and attention to detail make her a valuable ally, whether buying or selling a property.

As a residential real estate broker, Salma stands out for her professionalism, thoroughness and commitment to meeting the specific needs of each customer. Thanks to her communication skills, she builds strong, lasting relationships, fostering smooth, transparent and stress-free transactions. She understands that every real estate project is much more than a simple transaction: it’s a key moment in her customers’ lives. Her aim is to accompany them professionally, sympathetically and efficiently at every stage of the process.

Dedicated, organized and always on the lookout for market trends, Salma does her utmost to offer quality service and results that live up to her customers’ expectations. Whatever the scale of the project, she will bring their vision to life with expertise and commitment.

Meet Salma

What’s your most beautiful trip?
Without a doubt, Portugal! I went there in 2018, specifically to the Praia da Área Branca region, and I have wonderful memories of it.

What’s your hobby?
I love reading novels.

What’s your favorite restaurant in Montreal?
I love the Portuguese restaurant Aldea on the Plateau-Mont-Royal.

What’s your favorite TV series?
I don’t really listen to series or movies, I really prefer reading… I’d say my favorite book is Là où chantent les écrevisses.

What superpower would you like to have?
Like most people, I don’t like traffic. So I’d like to be able to teleport to avoid it.


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5 activities to do in Montreal this winter - Key Information

Montreal is a dynamic city where numerous activities take place throughout the year. Winter is the perfect season to enjoy the unique delights offered by the Quebec metropolis. As seasoned experts in Montreal life, our real estate brokers have curated a selection of 5 must-try activities for this winter.

1. Experience a night at Igloofest

Igloofest in Montreal is an annual winter electronic music festival. Established in 2007, this one-of-a-kind event draws thousands of people who brave the cold winter temperatures to enjoy outdoor electronic music. The diverse lineup attracts renowned DJs.

One of the most characteristic aspects of Igloofest is the creativity displayed by participants in their attire. Full-body suits, unique hats, and luminous clothing are common, contributing to a playful and colorful atmosphere.

Participants can dance under the stars, surrounded by ice sculptures and a festive ambiance, making this event a memorable experience.

The Igloofest festival takes place from January 18 to February 10, 2024, in Old Montreal. Discover the program here.

2. Discover Montréal en Lumière

Founded in 2000, the Montréal en Lumière festival is an annual event celebrating winter, gastronomy, and the arts. As the name suggests, light is at the heart of the festival. Luminous artistic installations transform the city into a magical spectacle.

The artistic component of the festival offers a diverse program of shows, concerts, and performances by local and international artists.

Gastronomy is also central to this festival, with chefs participating in demonstrations and culinary tastings.

Taking place on March 2, 2024, Nuit Blanche is a not-to-be-missed event of the festival! During this night, a multitude of free activities, ranging from museums to galleries, street performances, and artistic projections, are offered. It’s worth noting that the Montreal metro is open and free all night. It’s truly a night when the city doesn’t sleep. An experience to live!

The Montréal en Lumière festival takes place from February 29 to March 10, 2024, in the Quartier des Spectacles. Discover the program here.

3. Go for an outdoor skating session

Whether you are a seasoned skater or an enthusiastic beginner, the Quebec metropolis boasts an impressive network of 225 skating rinks scattered throughout its diverse neighborhoods.

Some of these rinks are nestled in the heart of picturesque parks, creating a peaceful and natural atmosphere for gliding on ice. Others are located within dynamic recreational complexes, offering modern facilities and a lively ambiance.

As connoisseurs of Montreal’s neighborhoods, our real estate brokers have compiled a list of their favorite rinks. Explore these icy gems in our article Our 9 Favorite Outdoor Skating Rinks in Montreal.

4. Put-on your cross-country skis

Montreal boasts over 200 km of groomed trails for cross-country skiing. Many Montreal parks provide opportunities to hone your skills in this sport. With 22 km of groomed tracks, Mount Royal Park is the place to challenge yourself. To improve, paid lessons are also offered for both adults and children.

With its mature trees and enchanting surroundings, La Fontaine Park provides the perfect setting for a cross-country skiing session. The park offers two cross-country ski trails, each 3.9 km in length.

For beginners, Jarry Park offers a flat 2.1 km course, providing an ideal space to start cross-country skiing or engage in the sport with family.

Curious about whether a cross-country ski trail is near you? Look at this list.

5. Explore the best cafés in Montreal

Throughout the diverse neighborhoods of the city, coffee options abound, leaving pedestrians with an abundance of choices to satisfy their caffeine preferences. On a snowy winter day, why not explore the best cafés in Montreal?

To facilitate this gourmet adventure, we recommend reading our article Escape the Cold: Cafés to Warm Up This Winter in Montreal, where you’ll find a carefully curated selection of the best places to enjoy a comforting cup amidst Montreal’s winter.

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3625 St-Dominique Street - Key Information

A unique story

Built at the turn of the 1850s and restored in the course of the 20th century, this sublime family cottage has been very well maintained by its owners over the years, and today adds priceless historic cachet to its neighborhood. The large porte cochere on the building’s main façade provides a unique accent to this home, where the blend of original elements, relics of another era and relics of a former convent, with more modern accents, gives the residence a unique touch, as well as creating an inimitable warm atmosphere.

A sought-after sector

With 5 bedrooms, this vast property is located in a sought-after area of the Plateau Mont-Royal, close to the shops, restaurants, cafés and green spaces of the neighboring avenues, and stands out for its modern, robust yet unmistakable country look.

Noble and substainable materials

With its stone fireplace, majestic beams and noble materials, the property’s interior cachet alone offers a hushed character, while being balanced by the large and numerous windows that provide exceptional natural luminosity, all overlooking the backyard, whose layout provides zenitude and serenity.

The courtyard, which inspires relaxation, is graced by a beautiful serviceberry tree, two poplars and flowers of all kinds, as well as a saltwater swimming pool and solar panels on the roof.

3625 rue St-Dominique is a true gem on the Plateau Mont-Royal that will undoubtedly delight its future owners.

Features of the property

Asking price: $2,499,000

Year of construction : 1856

Lot size : 2963 ft²

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4444 rue Rivard - Key Information

A coveted sector

Right in the heart of the Plateau Mont-Royal, on charming Rivard Street, lies this spacious single-family home with remarkable light. Featuring vast living spaces on the first floor, this property offers the perfect balance between dynamism and peace of mind.

The vast kitchen, featuring a modern, user-friendly central island, lets in an abundance of natural light thanks to its full-length windows overlooking the delightful outdoor terrace.

Perfectly adaptable to the tastes of the future owners, the outdoor space brings great charm to the property and offers a genuine relaxation area right in the heart of the Plateau.

Architectural details with original cachet

Through the upper and first floors, skylights give way to a remarkable splendor illuminating the property‘s living spaces.

The combination of the various original architectural elements with the modern décor creates a blend of styles to great effect.

The master bedroom boasts a sumptuous bathroom integrated with noble materials. Take advantage of the heated floor on colder days for a warmer ambience.

Located just steps from majestic La Fontaine Park and within walking distance of neighborhood amenities and the best addresses on Rachel Street and Mont-Royal Avenue, 4444 rue Rivard welcomes you!

A truly exceptional property to discover today!

Property features

Asking price: $2,549,000

Year of construction : 1900

Description : RARE, UNIQUE AND EXCEPTIONAL. Large, tastefully renovated single-family residence. Remarkable brightness. Gourmet kitchen with huge central island. Generous master suite with office space, walk-in closet and integrated bathroom. Majestic staircase with original cachet. Noble, durable materials such as brick walls, exposed joists and columns, solid wood doors with decorative door handles, blend perfectly with the décor and enhance the warmth of the property. Two large, convivial terraces, one of which can accommodate a car. Ideal location: 100 m from Mont-Royal metro station.

Area: 1,818 sq. ft.

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Clara Meesemaecker
Residential real estate broker

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About Clara Meesemaecker

Residential Real Estate Broker

Clara has been immersed in the world of hospitality and tourism for a long time. She graduated in hotel management from the renowned Vatel University in Bordeaux and continued her studies in Madrid. She then carried out her university project in development strategy for the prestigious Ritz hotel, located in the heart of Place Vendôme in Paris. Clara has acquired extensive experience in internationally renowned establishments that offer the highest standards of customer service. Following her experiences in the hospitality industry, Clara specialized in sales and customer service, holding a position for four years in luxury villa rentals on Airbnb.

For a few years, Clara has been working as a real estate broker at RE/MAX. Why did she choose to enter the real estate field? Clara wants to continue accompanying people and helping them with their life projects. Her many years in the tourism and upscale hospitality industry have equipped Clara with exceptional skills and unmatched professional rigor. She pays attention to details, stays abreast of market demands, and is responsive to her clients’ requests, setting her apart significantly. Indeed, your interests will be in good hands, and you will immediately feel confident working with her.

Hardworking, empathetic, meticulous, and organized are among Clara’s greatest qualities. She carries out her profession with passion. Her clients recognize her authenticity and easily build a trusting relationship with her. Furthermore, Clara’s extensive experience in the upscale hospitality industry provides her with remarkable expertise, earning her a notable position in our team. She will skillfully accompany you in your real estate projects, whether in French, English, or Spanish.

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The FHSA - Key information

Buying a home is an important investment that can lead to one of your best investments for life. There are many potential buyers, but there are also many who are having trouble getting the down payment they need for such a large real estate purchase, especially with rising property prices.

Since the last election campaign, the Liberal government, under the leadership of Justin Trudeau, had mentioned the possibility of introducing an RDSP. This registered program would be dedicated to first-time buyers under the age of 40 to help them access their first home. However, the idea of the RDSP was abandoned and replaced by the FHSA or tax-free savings account for first-time home buyers. The FHSA would be in place as of April 2023 and has certain features. 

The FHSA : what does it consist of?

The Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is designed to help first-time buyers save for their down payment. The main idea is to help young people become homeowners through the housing frenzy. The FHSA combines a variety of TFSA (tax-free savings account) and RRSP (registered retirement savings plan) benefits. 

In this form of savings, an individual can contribute up to a maximum of $8,000 per year, for a maximum accumulation of $40,000. These contributions are tax-free and the accumulated income is tax-free, so there is nothing to pay back over the years. Withdrawals from the purchase of a property are then also non-taxable.

Its eligibility criteria

In order to access and benefit from the TFSAPP, certain eligibility criteria must be met:

-You must be a Canadian citizen and resident 18 years of age or older.

-There is no maximum age limit for opening an account.

-You must not have acquired a property when opening an account or four years before opening it. It must therefore be a first real estate purchase.

Its characteristics

The FHSA also has certain features:

-The maximum contribution per year is $8,000.

-Unused contributions can be transferred to the following year.

-The maximum FHSA limit is $40,000.

-Like an RRSP, contributions are fully tax deductible. This increases the ability to save. 

-Withdrawals related to the purchase of a property are non-taxable. 

-These non-taxable withdrawals will be used to purchase a single property for life.

-If a withdrawal is made and has a purpose other than the purchase of real estate, the amount of the withdrawal will then be taxable. 

-The HBP (home buyers’ plan) and FHSA can be combined to purchase your first home.

-The money can be invested in a FHSA for up to 15 years or until the age of 71. If this maximum period is reached, the account must be closed and the total amount of the accumulated money transferred to an RRSP

If you want to purchase a property with your spouse, you can combine the accumulated amount of your FHSA with another FHSA account for the down payment.

The FHSA then presents certain constraints, but also significant advantages for a first-time buyer. 

What types of investments can you hold in a FHSA?

Other products will be offered over time. Here are the ones currently known:

-Stocks, options and bonds

-Savings deposits

-Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

-Cash

What are the steps when buying a property?

-Have a written agreement to buy in Canada
-Be considered a first buyer (of a first property)
-Make the withdrawal of the CELIAPP 30 days after the purchase of the property, thus following the passage to the notary
-Closure of FHSA must occur on December 31 of the following year of the first eligible withdrawal

What happens if you don’t buy a property?

After the maximum period of 15 years, you have two options. You can withdraw the full amount accumulated in your FHSA, but it will be taxed. The second option is to transfer FHSA amounts to your RRSP or RRIF (Registered Retirement Income Fund) without tax impact without affecting your RRSP contribution room.

How do I open a FHSA account?

The FHSA account is available in the various banks across the country. It’s a simple process to open an account. Make an appointment with your bank advisor, in person at the branch, by phone or virtually.

Available in 2023, the Tax-Free First Home Savings Account (FHSA) is designed to help first-time buyers through the housing frenzy to save for their down payment. The FHSA has many advantages, such as improved ability to save, with fully tax-deductible contributions and non-taxable withdrawals on the purchase of your first home. In addition, the maximum FHSA limit is raised to $40,000, for a maximum annual contribution of $8,000. The FHSA has many advantages for the purchase of your first property.

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