Articles About Real Estate
Who is liable for the defects in your new house?
Imagine you have recently purchased a new home and now you find that the foundation is crumbling and the basement is flooded. Or it is infested with termites and bedbugs. Or, apparently, the seller has hastily painted over a growth [...]
How you can help your child purchase their first home
Many parents want to help their children buy their first home, but are unsure how to proceed. Put yourself in the following situation. Your daughter has finished university and is employed in a full time career. She wants to purchase [...]
Purchasing a Property: Real Property Report and Compliance Certificate
Many purchase and sale contracts are signed and delivered to real estate lawyers’ offices only a few weeks, or even days, before the contract closes without sufficient documentation to close the sale. If you do not have a current Real [...]
What You Need to Know Before Building a House
If you are thinking of building your own home, you should consider hiring your own lawyer to avoid being subject to the builder’s demands. Many people do not realize that builder’s contracts contain clauses that give the builder an unfair [...]
What You Need to Know Before Buying a Condo
When purchasing a condo many people contact a real estate agent to help them find a condominium and review the documentation. When the offer to purchase is signed it is often conditional on obtaining financing. When financing is approved, the [...]