5 Top FINTRAC Principles for Real Estate Brokerages
Based on my completed audits of the FINTRAC Policies and Procedures of Real Estate Brokerages across Canada in 2024
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5 Things to Know About Title Fraud
You have heard the famous expression 'Who's been sleeping in my bed', from the story of Goldilocks and the three bears.
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Controversial Toronto Rental Listing Sparks Debate on Housing Crisis
A recently removed rental listing in Toronto has shed light on the difficulties faced by renters in the city.
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5 Things for Buyers and Sellers to Remember When Things Go Wrong with Their Real Estate Agreement
When market conditions get rocky, both buyers and sellers in the market will begin to experience unexpected challenges that can lead to decreases in home value
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5 Things for Real Estate Agents to Remember When Things Go Wrong
With a looming recession and the accompanying increase in economic volatility, real estate agents will begin to deal with an increase of deal-breaking on behalf of buyers in the market.
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Here's how Canada's two-year ban on foreign home buyers affects your real estate purchasing power: What you need to know
Here's how Canada's two-year ban on foreign home buyers affects your real estate purchasing power: What you need to know Housing prices have risen
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No More Bidding Wars: How Do the New changes to Ontario Real Estate Legislation Affect Home Buyers?
No More Bidding Wars: How Do the New changes to Ontario Real Estate Legislation Affect Home Buyers? In an attempt to cool down the housing market, new...
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The Biggest Mistake Ontario Property-Buyers Make BEFORE Buying Their Property and How You Can Avoid It
The Biggest Mistake Ontario Property-Buyers Make BEFORE Buying Their Property and How You Can Avoid It Ask any Ontario home-buyer, commercial real-estate
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New Changes to Ontario Land Speculation Taxes
New Changes to Ontario Land Speculation Taxes On March 30, 2022, the Ontario Provincial Government announced changes to the rules for when a property is
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Why you need an experienced real estate lawyer on your side
Why you need an experienced real estate lawyer on your side
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5 Things to Remember When Buying a New Home From a Builder
Buyers and sellers have already started planning for September 30, 2021, with many real estate closings already scheduled across Ontario.
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It's Not Just the Down-payment: How to Avoid Hidden Home-Buying Costs
In this article, we discuss what are necessary and unnecessary home-buying costs in Toronto and the GTA: helping you make smart decisions with your money
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Buying A Home from a Builder: What Should You Know?
In Ontario, all builder condominium agreements pretty much look the same. In general, they are very one-sided, in favour of the builder.
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How to Safely Navigate the Buying and Selling Process During COVID-19
The rules have changed: 6 things you need to know As Ontario emerges from the COVID-19 lockdown and life slowly returns to normal, tenant and landlord
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I'm a Student, Can I Cancel My Lease Because of Virtual School?
Can university/college student tenants get out of their leases before or during a virtual semester? With the rise of the Omicron variant, many Ontario
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My Condominium Amenities are Closed, So Why Should I Have to Pay Condo Fees?
One of the major perks of condominium life is the built-in amenities: the gym, the pool, the games room, theatre room, event space, library, a community
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Six Things You Need to Know About Boundary Fences, and What to Do if There's a Dispute.
I recently appeared as a guest on CTV News to comment on a dispute between two homeowners who were arguing over who should pay for the repair of their
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Landlords, Tenants and COVID-19: What You Need to Know
Buyers and sellers have already started planning for September 30, 2021, with many real estate closings already scheduled across Ontario.
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Avoiding the Mortgage Refinancing Penalty
Buyers and sellers have already started planning for September 30, 2021, with many real estate closings already scheduled across Ontario.
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5 Things to Know When Closing At The End of The Month
As a result of the record-breaking sales this past Spring in the GTA, lawyers' offices will be bustling at the end of June, July, and August this year. As a result, it is more important than ever for buyers and sellers to be adequately prepared in advance.
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5 Things to Know About Kitec Plumbing
Whenever I review a status certificate for a condominium buyer and it says that the unit contains Kitec plumbing, it will raise a red flag, especially when this was not disclosed to the buyer in advance.
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5 Things to Remember When Doing a Renovation
5 Things to Remember When Doing a Renovation
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7 Questions to Ask When Building a Backyard Deck
Now that summer has finally arrived, many homeowners may think about building a backyard deck by themselves. But, be careful; if it isn't done correctly, you may run into problems later when you try and sell your home.
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BBQ-ing on my Condo Balcony: What are the rules?
With summer just around the corner, we are all looking forward to BBQ season! But before you find yourself dreaming of grilled steaks and juicy burgers, make sure you verify that you can barbecue on your condo balcony.
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Be prepared for September 30th, 2021
Buyers and sellers have already started planning for September 30, 2021, with many real estate closings already scheduled across Ontario. Movers have already been retained.
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Can a Buyer Refuse to Pay a Deposit and Cancel a Real Estate Agreement?
There are some situations where a buyer has succeeded in a late-night bidding war and has had buyer's remorse the following day. In many Ontario real estate agreements, the deposit is payable within 24 hours of acceptance.
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Can a Seller Cancel Their Real Estate Agreement?
Sellers who signed agreements four months ago saw similar homes sell for more money. They then try to cancel their agreement and sell to someone else for more money.
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Canada to Tighten Mortgage Lending Laws
With Canadians taking on more than 2.5 trillion dollars in mortgage debt, the Bank of Canada has warned that this – as well as the red-hot housing market – may lead to devastating economic shocks.
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The Canadian Housing Boom Has Become Concerning with Skyrocketing Prices
Canada's largest cities – including Vancouver, Toronto, Hamilton, and Ottawa – are consistently featured in lists of the least affordable markets in the world.
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Do I Need a Lawyer to Incorporate My Business?
A quick google search will show you tons of online companies that promise to help you incorporate your business at a reduced cost – but there's a catch.
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Help! The Homebuyer Failed to Deliver the Deposit
During the pandemic, however, offers have been made and accepted via email. This practice has led to a recent trend where buyers are not providing the deposit for accepted offers.
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How Do I Inherit a House in Canada?
How Do I Inherit a House in Canada?
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How to be the Smartest First-Time Home Buyer, Ever
Saving up for a house: it's not just the down payment! There are other closing costs involved, including various legal and administrative fees, insurance costs, renovations to be made, new appliances and other items that need to be purchased.
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Investing in Pre-Construction Condos
Why would anyone invest in a pre-construction condo? Getting in early at the development stage, when prices are lowest. Control in choosing the developer and location. Access to a lucrative investment opportunity.
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Is the Pandemic a Draw to Create and Update Your Will?
During the pandemic, more Canadians are evaluating their end-of-life plans. With physical distancing measures still in place, they are pivoting to online legal services to fulfil them.
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Little Things Make a Big Difference In a Real Estate Agreement
They usually ask one question: What does the agreement say? Therefore, it is essential that you are adequately protected in any real estate agreement to avoid disputes at closing.
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What is a Power of Attorney – and Do I Need One?
Power of attorney (POA) is a legal document that allows you to appoint a person or organization. Commonly, it is invoked when a person is incapacitated with illness or disability and unable to communicate.
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Choosing the Right Real Estate Lawyer
how do you choose the perfect Real Estate Lawyer? Here's a handy checklist with all the questions you'll need to ensure your potential lawyer has the experience and qualifications that will best fit your needs.
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