Do Tenants Need a REALTOR® to Find a Property to Lease?

July 8, 2026

Tenants today have access to more property information than ever before. Online listing platforms make it possible to search apartments, houses, office space, retail units, industrial buildings and other rental properties without ever speaking with a real estate professional. For that reason, tenants reasonably ask whether they actually need a ...

Should You Delay Offers When Selling Your Property?

July 6, 2026

Understanding the delayed offer presentation process Delayed negotiations, used appropriately, can be a powerful tool when it comes to selling a home. Done right, this tool is a plus for buyers too. So how do you know if delayed negotiations are right for you? First, talk to your real estate ...

What Does a Good REALTOR® Actually Do for You?

June 29, 2026

Real estate consumers have access to more information than ever before. Buyers can search listings online, sellers can review comparable properties, and both can find market commentary, neighbourhood information and transaction advice within seconds. That access is valuable, but access to information is not the same as professional representation. A ...

Risks of Not Employing a Property Management Professional

June 26, 2026

Owning a rental property can be a rewarding investment. Many landlords begin by managing their own properties, particularly when they own a single rental home or condominium. Others simply enjoy remaining directly involved in every aspect of the investment. There is certainly nothing wrong with self-managing a rental property. The ...

Do I Need a Realtor to Lease My Property?

June 18, 2026

One of the most common questions landlords ask is: “Do I really need a REALTOR® to lease my property?” The short answer is no. Many landlords successfully lease their own properties every year. The better question, however, is not whether professional representation is required. It is whether the time, responsibilities, ...

What Real Estate Litigation Teaches Buyers in Ontario

June 14, 2026

Buying real estate is usually associated with opportunity rather than litigation. Whether someone is purchasing a first home, adding an investment property or acquiring a commercial or industrial facility, the focus is naturally on finding the right property, negotiating acceptable terms and completing the transaction successfully. Fortunately, the overwhelming majority ...

Can Money Laundering Push Up Home Prices in Ontario?

June 10, 2026

The Objective Of Money Laundering When you buy an asset, whether a home or an investment property, you try to get the best value for your time and money. You want a deal. The seller is trying to extract the maximum price they can get from you, without driving you ...

Why I Document Property Condition at Move-In

The beginning of a tenancy is one of the most important points in the landlord-tenant relationship because it establishes the condition of the property before normal use, wear and occupancy begin. Yet this is also one of the stages where documentation is often treated casually. Keys are exchanged, the tenant ...

First-Time Home Buyers GST/HST Rebates in Canada (2026 Guide)

June 9, 2026

Understanding the New GST/HST Rebates for First-Time Home Buyers For many first-time home buyers, GST/HST on newly constructed homes can represent a significant additional cost during the purchase process. In 2025 and 2026, new federal and proposed provincial rebate programs were introduced to help eligible first-time home buyers reduce the ...

Clause Architecture: Best Practices for Structuring Clear, Enforceable, and Operationally Effective Clauses

June 8, 2026

Well-structured lease and transaction clauses do far more than simply “add legal language” to an agreement. Properly drafted clauses help define expectations, allocate risk, establish operational procedures, reduce misunderstandings, and improve enforceability throughout a transaction or tenancy. From a professional real estate advisory perspective, clause drafting should be approached as ...