Catherine Dawe, Montreal Home Real Estate Broker

03/19/2026

This weekend, I’ll be with several people in my world who are each navigating difficult moments with aging parents.

A move into a senior residence.
A sudden fall and a broken hip.
A long goodbye… and a funeral.

Different stories, but the same feeling, a mix of love, responsibility, and overwhelm.

In these moments, what matters most is being present. Sitting together. Making space for what’s happening.

And then, the practical side begins to surface.

The home. The belongings. The next steps. The decisions no one feels ready to make.

By that point, many people are simply exhausted.

This is the part of my work that matters most to me, being there not just for the decisions, but for the people living through them. Helping bring clarity, perspective, and a way forward.

One step at a time.

💬 Have you or someone close to you gone through this recently?

01/27/2026

12/03/2025

Helping seniors downsize from a home they have lived in for decades is a huge process, requiring sensitivity, patience and understanding. Each item given away represents a memory and often a story. It takes time to properly prepare a home but leads to results that are so much more positive for the seller. The smiles and the impact are worth so much more to me than the money. Here are some before and afters of a Senior's home I just sold. We've been working on it since September!

09/20/2025

What inspired and pushed me to create a real estate business serving seniors and their families is my absolute rage at seeing stories like this below. There should be no place in our profession for realtors who put their needs ahead of the needs of a vulnerable client's.

08/12/2025

A Toronto friend recently told me the story of an elderly neighbourhood homeowner who had been 'befriended' by a family up their street. They promised to visit him, care for him in his home, bring him food and eventually got his trust and of course full control of his affairs. My friend did her best to intervene but it was too late, and of course once the documents were signed the care and service disappeared. He died in a hospital within the year, alone and penniless.

This kind of fraud is ruthless and terrible, and if you see it happening, don't be afraid to denounce it. Befriend your neighbours, look around outside of your bubble...now more than ever we need to create community that cares.

08/01/2025

Buyers and Sellers take note!! On line banks can cause challenges and delays in real estate transactions! Access to large bank drafts or transfers, or even confirmations of mortgage balances all take longer. Plan ahead! Thanks to the Globe and Mail for this article.

07/23/2025

It is such a nice feeling when past clients call me back to help then with a new purchase or sale!

Comfort, character and luxury team up in this magnificent, fully-renovated former 4x, suitable for both owner-occupation and for upmarket rentals. A huge rustic-luxury top floor apartment offers chef's kitchen with a Wolf gas range and a dining room for 20 2 gorgeous and fully renovated bathrooms wi...

07/23/2025

From land purchase to plans and and permitting to raising money and raising walls , it takes years for efforts to have an impact. Canada's recent hyper-focus on our increasing population and the insufficient number of 'new starts' has visibly led to more investment in rental construction. To the detriment of house and condo construction, unfortunately.

07/06/2025

Beautiful 4 bedroom home for rent in Beaconsfield's sought after Beacon Hill sector. Fully finished basement, walk to train, parks, school. Available now! 180 Alton Place. Call for info.

06/25/2025

Last night, wow.

05/27/2025

Gorgeous 1 bedroom plus mezzanine in the heart of Montreal's trendy Petite Patrie, Will go fast! DM for a visit!

Superb condo located in the heart of La Petite-Patrie, featuring a bright, open-concept living space. Enjoy your private terrace, perfect for summer evenings. One closed bedroom + mezzanine that can be used as an office, additional bedroom, and/or dining room to suit your needs. Fully renovated bath...