Where is your front yard? Sometimes, this can be a problem. You want to landscape, but you are not quite sure where to put the brick lamppost and the blue …
Brian Madigan’s “Bidding War Rules
Bidding wars are just not fair. They only help one person and that’s the Seller. If there are 31 bids, then there are 30 prospective Buyers who went home, dissatisfied …
Bidding Wars: the Successful Loser!
You might think that having won the bidding war, Paul would be quite happy. And, he was for a bit. But, here’s what happened. The housing market was quite active, …
Beware of the January Thaw!
Potholes, the trademark of the January thaw are not your biggest problem. This is the time when water is going to get into the basement. There are a few factors …
OREA FORM 127 ~ Acknowledgement
There is a recent new Form which has been published by OREA, (the Ontario Real Estate Association). It is Form 127, described as an: “Acknowledgement Re: Condition(s) in Offer” In …
Agent Steals Jewellery from House
We just looked at a situation where an agent gained unauthorized access to a house. That was technically breaking and entering. However, in that case, the overzealous agent just wanted …
Matrimonial Home Designations in Ontario
There is an opportunity under the Family Law Act to designate a home as a “matrimonial home”. You might think that married couples would wish to avail themselves of this …
Can You Switch out the Appliances?
Question The Agreement of Purchase and Sale, stated: “All existing appliances including…” and then enumerated the various appliances. The sellers have changed out the stainless steel dishwasher for an older …
Holdback On Closing?
Question: I bought a condo and a day before the closing, I found out that the washing machine is not working. Can I request my lawyer to holdback funds, like …
Rental Furnace and Right of Removal
Question: I bought a house and the Listing stated that the furnace was a rental and would be paid out on closing. Naturally, I did not assume the furnace in …