Steers Group Limited v. Blackwood Contractors Limited, 2026 NLSC 22 A recent decision of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador provides an important reminder that a contractual right to …
Failed Real Estate Deal: Purchaser Liable Despite Alleged Misrepresentations
Bhandari v. Bhuyain, 2026 ONSC 5407 A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice demonstrates the significant consequences that can arise when a purchaser fails to complete an …
What Does the Sovereign Decision Mean for Ontario REALTORS®?
2069586 Ontario Inc. v. Sovereign General Insurance Company, 2026 ONCA 655 A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision concerning mortgage-broker insurance provides an interesting lesson for Ontario real estate professionals. …
Mortgage Rates – 25 September 2026
Current Mortgage Rates: “A” Lending Rates: Fixed 4.29% (insured) | 4.39% (conventional) Variable 3.50% (insured) | 3.70% (conventional) Rental 4.99% (fixed) | 4.25% (variable) Prime Rate 4.45% Next Bank …
Commercial Indicators -25 September 2026
Commercial Bond Yields CMB 5 Year – 3.81% CANHOU 12/15/31 [-] 10 Year – 4.23% CANHOU 03/15/37 [-] Floating Rate insured cost of funds 2.55% [-] Prime Rate …
Commercial Indicators – 18 September 2026
Commercial Bond Yields CMB 5 Year – 3.72% CANHOU 12/15/31 [+0.02%] 10 Year – 4.14% CANHOU 03/15/37 [-] Floating Rate insured cost of funds 2.55% [-] …
When a Purchaser Walks Away: Judgment for Breach of an Accepted Agreement
Brown v. Bolarinwa, 2026 ONSC 4854 A recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice provides an important reminder that an accepted Agreement of Purchase and Sale is a …
Tort Law Cases (2)
NEGLIGENCE, MISREPRESENTATION AND ECONOMIC LOSS CASE LEGAL AREA FACTS / BACKGROUND DECISION / PRINCIPLE REAL-ESTATE APPLICATION Queen v Cognos Inc. Negligent Misrepresentation An employee relied upon representations made concerning employment …
Tort Law Cases
DUTY OF CARE, STANDARD OF CARE AND CAUSATION CASE LEGAL AREA FACTS / BACKGROUND DECISION / PRINCIPLE REAL-ESTATE APPLICATION Donoghue v Stevenson Duty of Care Mrs. Donoghue became ill after …
The 10 Most Important Tort Law Cases
For Real Estate Agents # CASE WHAT THE AGENT SHOULD REMEMBER 1 Donoghue v Stevenson Duty of care 2 Cooper v Hobart Foreseeability + proximity 3 Hill v Hamilton-Wentworth …