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Selling a house or helping someone buy or sell their home if you are a Realtor, can be an exciting time. One of the most common questions we get from Realtors and home sellers alike is “when will I get my check?” This is understandable as there has been a lot of work...

And the role your real estate lawyer plays to ensure it goes off without a hitch.  Are you looking to sell your home in Durham Region? If you are unsure where to begin when it comes to selling your property in Port Perry (Scugog), Uxbridge and the rest of the Durham...

The pandemic altered many aspects of our lives and how we conduct real estate law was no exception.  Before March 2020, real estate law had been conducted (relatively) the same way for many decades. Paper, pens and handshakes were not on their way out of the industry...

There are certainly economic benefits to private sales, but investing in a good real estate lawyer is essential to realize them.  A private sale can be extremely desirable economically–after all, you can skip on paying commission to a real estate agent–but going ahead...

Everything you need to know about title insurance in Ontario. Although title insurance is optional in Ontario, it is likely a requirement for your mortgage lender–and the reasons for acquiring title insurance doesn’t stop there. Here are common title issues that can...

While every real estate closure is unique in some way, here are the steps and the timeline you should expect when closing on a home in Ontario, from a buyer’s perspective. You’ve spent so much time focusing on finding your dream home and that now you have no idea what...

With experience in all aspects of a home sale and purchase process, a real estate lawyer’s role in Ontario is to protect your rights as either the buyer, seller or in mortgage transactions as borrower or lender.  While you may have a good understanding of what a real...

A simple guide to buying your first home in Ontario in 2022.  You’re ready (or at least think you’re ready) to buy your first home and are overflowed with excitement–followed immediately with a combination of terror and panic. A flood of questions continues to race in...