Commercial Bond Yields CMB5 Year – 3.43%CANHOU 12/15/31[+0.03%] 10 Year – 3.86%CANHOU 09/15/36[+0.02%] Floating Rate insured cost of funds 2.54%[-] Prime Rate 4.45%[-] GoC2 Year – 2.90%CAN 05/01/28[+0.05%] 3 Year – 3.03% CAN 03/01/29[+0.05%] 5 Year – …
Can an Unsigned Will be Validated?
Samide v. Taylor, 2026 ONSC 3589 In Samide v. Taylor, 2026, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered an important question arising from Ontario’s new “substantial compliance” provisions in the …
When a Few Inches Become Seven Years of Litigation
Berryhill v. Trendle, 2026 ONSC 4326 Neighbour disputes often begin with something seemingly insignificant, a fence, a tree, or a few inches of concrete crossing a property line. Unfortunately, when …
Training Protects Brokerages—But Only If Agents Attend
Continuing Education YegPro Realty Ltd. v. Dhillon, 2026 ABKB 438 One of the most valuable investments a real estate brokerage can make is in the continuing education of its registrants. …
Can a 120-Year-Old Right of Way Be Used by Modern Vehicles? Ontario Court Says Yes
The Easement Albion v. Brown, 2026 ONSC 2548 Rights of way frequently become the source of disputes between neighbouring property owners, particularly where historic easements must be applied to modern …
Commercial Indicators – 24 July 2026
Commercial Bond Yields CMB5 Year – 3.42% CANHOU 12/15/31[-0.04%] 10 Year – 3.84%CANHOU 09/15/36[-0.04%] Floating Rate insured cost of funds 2.54%[-] Prime Rate 4.45%[-] GoC2 Year – 2.92% CAN 05/01/28[-0.04%] 3 Year – 3.04% CAN 03/01/29[-0.04%] 5 …
Seller Cancels Real Estate Deal After Accepted Offer, Brokerage Still Entitled to Commission
Century 21 Leading Edge Realty Inc. v. Khanna2025 CanLII 150066 (ON SCSM), A recent Ontario Small Claims Court decision provides important guidance for real estate professionals dealing with failed transactions, …
Deposit Forfeiture Following Failed Real Estate Transaction
Brown v. Godfrey, 2006 CanLII 16540 (ON SCDC) In Brown v. Godfrey, the Ontario Divisional Court considered the consequences of a purchaser repudiating an Agreement of Purchase and Sale for …
Buyer Walks Away from $3.2 Million Purchase: $150,000 Deposit Forfeited
Wu v. Charles, 2024 ONSC 947 (CanLII) In Wu v. Charles, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered whether a purchaser who failed to close a residential real estate transaction …
Purchaser’s Failure to Close: Damages Award and Forfeiture of Deposit
Kisliuk v. Algai, 2023 ONSC 1841 (CanLII) Background In Kisliuk v. Algai, 2023 ONSC 1841, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice considered the consequences of a purchaser’s failure to complete …