Question: The house across the street is up for sale. It is listed with a real estate agent. I know that the house was a “murder scene” almost 35 years …
Brian Madigan’s OFFER DOCUMENT SUMMARY
I have been requested to suggest a Form of document which would be sufficient for a Brokerage to hold instead of a copy of the actual Offer. This is in …
Robinson: Furnace and Pool Pump
We looked at Warranties and the doctrine of merger. Here’s a copy of a case that reviewed the situation in detail. Milton Small Claims Court Court File No. 386/14 …
The Doctrine of Merger and Some Solutions
The doctrine of merger applies to “executory” contracts. An executory contract is one that is completed at some future point in time. This applies to real estate transactions since the …
Properties Repaired and Rectified
On occasion real estate agents are presented with difficult and challenging facts. There has been damage to a building. It was repaired. The Insurance company paid. But the question is …
Should You Have 10 Agents or Just 1 ?
Which is better? You might think 10. In fact, that’s what most people think. In reality, you are probably better off with one good agent who has your best interests …
Searching Title: Requisitions and Objections Removal
What should be the normal periods? What’s fair and reasonable? What makes sense from the Buyer’s perspective? What makes sense from the Seller’s point of view? Let’s start out with …
Real Estate Procrastinators
We all know the type: they look, look and look, but they never buy. For some strange reason, however, they keep on looking! Five or ten years can easily pass, …
Multiple Offers in the Toronto Spring Market for 2021
In Toronto’s competitive marketplace, buyers have to expect that they may be in a multiple offer environment. This is largely due to the shortage of listings. That’s just “supply and …
Long Form of Agreement
Brian Madigan LL.B. There are actually two separate and distinct documents used to evidence an agreement to convey land: 1) agreements of purchase and sale, and2) agreements for sale. The …