Another family moves. This from hiandre at RE Talks, 2008 May 26, 10:54pm -
“Having spent my first 22 years in Montreal, and the last 18 here, it is time for me to go back “home” to Montreal. Mostly family reasons, but also financial incentives for sure. Also having young kids snow is far more fun than the constant rain… I have many fond childhood memories: snowball fights, tobogganing, skating, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, snow forts, wood burning fireplace going while snow is coming down, etc… Can buy a new quality house with 24,000 sq. foot lot for under $258k, 30 minutes from Montreal. The quality seems far and away above any entry level home you would find in BC. Many homes in Montreal are commonly built using brick, stone, hardwood floors, etc… How many entry level homes have you see with these features in BC ? Why the difference I wonder ? Currently selling our home in Surrey, and will be able to buy house with almost no mortgage in Montreal. So am thankful for being lucky and building this equity in just a few years. As much of an optimist I am, this market is coming to an end in BC in IMHO. Originally was planning on selling next year, but all the signs / my intuition are pointing to “get the hell out now” Hopefully will be a soft landing for those of you staying here.”
I was wondering if you can help me to understand the difference between the two cities. I have lived in Montreal and the surrounding area for 22 years. I was thinking to move to Vancouver for more job opportunaties. I have never visited the city either, so I am hesitant. What’s your take on it?
I can tell you what Vancouver does not have: horribly hot and steamy summers, frigid winters and constant anglo/franco standoffishness. 3 reasons I’d never return to La Belle Province.