Are we able to see what others are offering before we make ours? This has been a more common question lately, as many transactions are taking place with multiple (competing) offers. Sellers represented by real estate brokerages in Ontario accept offers in what is referred to as closed bidding process, ...
Continue ReadingPreface If you are reading this, you may be considering acquiring a commercial property, for example, a commercial or industrial condo, an office building, a manufacturing/warehouse facility, apartment building, shopping centre, strip mall etc., and this generally involves the negotiation of a commercial mortgage. While most of you may have ...
Continue ReadingAre you looking to transfer real estate property during your lifetime to your children? Maybe your rental property or a cottage? First of all, yes it’s possible, but take the time to evaluate all the possible scenarios. There are many solutions available and they all come with their share of ...
Continue ReadingMany home sellers are looking for ways to make more out of the sale of their home. Because houses represent one of the largest purchases in many Canadian’s lives, it’s only natural for you to want to make all that you have put in (plus some, if the market is ...
Continue ReadingAn Agreement of Purchase and Sale (“Agreement”) may not be completed for a number of reasons, including unsatisfied conditions relating to matters such as financing, rezoning approval, a home inspection or the sale of a buyer’s current home. This failure to satisfy a condition may raise an issue about the ...
Continue ReadingREASON # 1 The numbers are In. Statistics from the National Association of Realtors® prove that homes listed with a licensed full-time agent sell for approximately 26% more than those sold “For Sale By Owner”, even after the commission. Why? Mainly because active agents know the market and what a ...
Continue ReadingMembers of the public seem to think that all I do is sell property. While that is part of my work, the amount of time I spend selling represents just 20 per cent of my job activities. The role of the REALTOR®, in my view, is not so much a ...
Continue ReadingAre you thinking about investing in real estate to earn rental property income? Whether you invest in a residential or commercial building, there are several things to consider to make sure the property will generate a profit. Here’s what you need to take into account to determine how profitable an ...
Continue ReadingSmile! You’re being secretly recorded. Oh, the joys of privacy law! With more twists and turns than an Agatha Christie novel, it truly is the gift that keeps on giving… if you’re a privacy lawyer. For normal people, maybe not so much. Perhaps it’s because of the warmer weather that’s ...
Continue ReadingSearching For Industrial Real Estate? Here’s How To Find It Industrial Real Estate has skyrocketed in demand over this economic cycle. Technology continues to develop at a breakneck pace, heavily influencing the way consumers can purchase and receive their goods. This rise of online consumer shopping has not only shifted ...
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