Commercial Bond Yields CMB5 Year – 2.92%*Est CANHOU 06/15/31[-0.03%] 10 Year – 3.47%*Est CANHOU 09/15/36[-0.02%] Floating Rate insured cost of funds 2.58%[-] Prime Rate 4.45%[-] GoC2 Year – 2.42%CAN 02/01/28[-0.02%] 3 Year – 2.48% CAN 09/01/28[-0.03%] 5 …
When Do Gifts in a Will Vest?
Lewis v. Jack, 2026 BCCA 18 A recent British Columbia Court of Appeal decision in Lewis v. Jack, 2026 BCCA 18 clarifies a key principle in will interpretation: testamentary gifts to children …
Home Inspector Liability Clarified
$64,000 Award for Deficient Inspection The Ontario Superior Court has released an important decision in Miller Desjardins v. JF Lajoie Construction Inc. et al, reinforcing the standard of care expected …
Damages for Negligent Inducement
Bowman v. Martineau, 2020 ONCA 330 The Ontario Court of Appeal’s decision in Bowman v. Martineau is now a leading authority on how damages should be assessed when a real …
Misleading MLS Listings
For Buyers and Sellers alike, MLS listings are far more than marketing tools. They are a primary source of information about a property’s condition, services, and features, and purchasers are …
Asbestos Pipe Disclosure
Question: A taped and painted asbestos wrapped duct pipe in the basement of a residential house. It appears to be a patent defect, but also a biohazard. Ought this be …
Failure of Good Faith is Very Risky
I am a Listing agent acting on behalf of my clients the Sellers. The Agreement was conditional upon: 1) home inspection, 2) financing and 3) sale of Buyers’ property. Home …
Advancing a Closing Date: Seller vs. Buyer Rights
From time to time, and Agreement of Purchase and Sale is negotiated between the parties with a closing date that is acceptable but not actually preferred by one of the …
Commercial Indicators – 20 February 2026
Commercial Bond Yields CMB5 Year – 2.98%*Est CANHOU 06/15/31[-0.03%] 10 Year – 3.53%*Est CANHOU 09/15/36[-0.01%] Floating Rate insured cost of funds 2.58%[-] Prime Rate 4.45%[-] GoC2 Year – 2.44%CAN 02/01/28[-0.01%] 3 Year – 2.52%CAN 09/01/28[-0.01%] 5 Year …
Should a Realtor have a CRM?
It depends where you are in the business. CRM stands for “customer relationship manager”. This is the technology that permits you to operate your business with your clients, customers and …