You may wonder what this has to do with real estate? However, unresolved disputes really represent the quickest way to eliminate any equity that has accumulated in real estate acquisitions …
Real Estate Futures
Betting on the real estate market is as easy as picking up brochures in the model home. Let’s assume that you believe that the real estate market is going up. …
“As is, where is” ~ What’s that?
Everybody I know seems to understand just exactly what this means. Myself, I really don’t have any idea, but “they” all seem to know. My only problem is that everyone …
Omission Obligation Not Expanded by Court of Appeal
The Ontario Court of Appeal had to consider the application of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Callow v.Zollinger in its case Greta Energy Inc. v. Pembina Pipeline Corporation …
Does Punctuation Count in Real Estate?
If you were to audit a first year university course the day before an exam, one of the first questions you’d hear would be “does spelling count”, closely followed by …
You Might Need a Non-Canadian Acknowledgement for Your Form 127
The Federal Government has brought into force the “Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act”. For a two year period commencing 1 January 2023, a Non-Canadian will …
Threatened Cancellation of Contract By Buyer Failing to deliver the Deposit
Question:I am the Listing agent acting on behalf of my client who is selling his condominium. I sold the condo conditional on Status and Finance yesterday. In fact, there were …
You Might Need a Schedule “NC” for Your BRA
The Federal Government has brought into force the “Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act”. For a two year period commencing 1 January 2023, a Non-Canadian will …
The Seller Breaks His Promise to Leave Items Behind
Question: A Buyer was offered all the leftover tile, wood flooring and some other items left in boxes on a house he’s buying. There were many texts from Listing agent. …
Swimming Pool Liability
A Court imposed liability upon a swimming pool installer for improper advice. A mother who was the owner of an above ground pool acquired a slide from a private individual. …