Possible Asbestos Issue

Question: A house that had 8 inch vinyl tiles  and it was presumed to have contained Asbestos. Based on the time period, the house was built in the early 60’s. …

Cleaning the Unit before Sale

Question: Can anything be done if a Seller and their agent refuses to clean a unit before closing? Answer: Certainly, it would be very nice if the Seller cleaned up …

Pursue Various Avenues for Financing

Question: Can a Mutual Release be sent before the deposit cheque is given in? Offer is conditional on mortgage financing. This is the day after acceptance and deposit cheque is …

Commercial Indicators – 18 August 2023

Commercial Bond Yields CMB5 Year – 4.38%CANHOU 06/15/28[-0.03%]  ‌10 Year – 4.23%CANHOU 06/15/33[-0.04%]  * denotes interpolated rateGoC5 Year – 4.10%CAN 03/01/28[-0.03%]  ‌10 Year – 3.75%CAN 06/01/33[-0.04%]  ‌15 Year – 3.76%*Est. 12/01/38[-0.05%]  ‌20 Year …

“As is, where is” Transactions

“As is, where is” is a term often used in real estate transactions. It signifies the condition in which a property is being sold, implying that the property is being …

“As Is” and “Where Is” Expansion

For those of you who are not quite sure what this means, here’s an expanded explanation in a commercial Offer: “Purchaser’s Acknowledgements 10 (a) “As Is” and “Where Is”: The …