Designing a Home That Works for All Ages and Abilities

November 1, 2025

When homeowners think about accessibility, they often imagine major renovations undertaken because someone in the household has developed a mobility limitation. Doorways are widened, ramps are installed, bathrooms are modified and other changes are made in response to an immediate need. There is another way to approach the subject. Many ...

What Investors Should Know Before Creating a Second Suite in Ontario

October 26, 2025

Creating a second suite can be an effective way to increase rental income, improve property cash flow, accommodate multi-generational living or make more efficient use of an existing home. For an investor, the opportunity can be particularly attractive because the additional unit may increase revenue without requiring the acquisition of ...

What Real Estate Consumers Should Expect From Their Brokerage

Most consumers have a general idea of what they expect from a real estate agent. A seller may expect advice about pricing, marketing and negotiations, while a buyer may expect help identifying properties, evaluating opportunities and preparing an offer. Commercial and investment clients may require assistance with leasing, acquisitions, due ...

The Difference Between Transactional Sales and Professional Advisory

Not every real estate transaction requires the same level of advice, analysis or professional involvement. Some transactions are relatively straightforward, while others involve significant financial commitments, contractual obligations, operational considerations and risks that may continue long after a property has been purchased, sold or leased. That distinction can also influence ...

What Commercial Tenants Should Review Before Signing a Lease

Finding the right commercial space can be an exciting step for a business. A new location may provide room to grow, better access to customers, improved facilities or the opportunity to establish a business in a market it has been trying to enter. Once a suitable property is found, however, ...

Why I Include a Pre-Listing Home Inspection and Property Survey

October 10, 2025

Preparing a property for sale usually brings immediate attention to pricing, presentation and marketing. Those are all important, but I believe effective seller representation should also include a careful look at the property itself and the information a prospective buyer is likely to examine once the transaction is underway. The ...

Mortgage Rates, Property Prices and the Real Cost of Waiting to Buy

October 7, 2025

When mortgage rates begin to decline, it is understandable that prospective homebuyers may consider waiting. The reasoning seems straightforward: if borrowing becomes less expensive in the future, waiting for another rate reduction should make the eventual purchase more affordable. But real estate affordability is determined by more than the mortgage ...

Commission Rebates May Have Tax Implications

October 6, 2025

Commission rebates have become one of the ways some real estate brokerages differentiate their services. A buyer or seller may be offered a portion of the remuneration associated with their transaction back as a rebate, sometimes described in advertising as a percentage of commission, a fixed dollar amount or simply ...

What Is an Escape Clause in Ontario Real Estate?

October 2, 2025

An escape clause is a provision in a conditional Agreement of Purchase and Sale that can allow a seller to continue considering other offers and, in defined circumstances, require the original buyer to make a decision about an outstanding condition within a specified period. A seller who accepts a conditional ...

Buying an Estate Sale Property in Ontario: What Buyers Should Understand Before Making an Offer

October 1, 2025

Buying a property from an estate can look very similar to any other resale transaction. The property is listed, buyers arrange showings, an offer is prepared and, if accepted, everyone works toward closing. The difference is that the person selling the property may not be the person who lived there, ...