The construction at our office building has finally been completed after more than 2 years. The finished product looks good. For Starbucks fans, we have arrived with a Starbucks on the main floor by the entrance to the building. Loblaws’ new store opened recently and is a shopper […]
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Book Report: Legal Responsibilities of Real Estate Agents, 4th Ed.
I am pleased to advise that the fourth edition of my book, Legal Responsibilities of Real Estate Agents, 4th ed. has now been published. Once again I have collaborated on the book with my friend, co-author and excellent research lawyer Rosemary Bocska, and it is again aimed […]
Be Careful if Buying Real Estate From a Non- Resident!
If you are purchasing a property from an owner who is not a Canadian resident, you must be careful and take certain steps in order that you do not become responsible for the Seller’s taxes owing to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).
A non-resident seller is […]
The Importance of Obtaining a Status / Estoppel Certificate
If you are considering purchasing a condominium, co-ownership, or a co-operative housing unit, an essential part of the process involves obtaining and reviewing a Status Certificate (formerly known as an Estoppel Certificate). I get a lot of questions about Status Certificates, and some of the more […]