Category: Real Estate

Buying a new home is a big decision. A buyer needs to take special care of a few important matters while buying a new home. The buyer should familiarize herself with the developer/builder such as its experience and customer service reputation.Once the decision to proceed with buying the house is made, in addition to ensuring… Continue reading Reality checks while buying a brand new home from a developer/builder

By Bob Love Selling one home to finance the purchase of another can be perilous if it is not thought out and planned carefully. The funds from the sale of your home are not available to be used until the sale transaction is closed and registered. In such a situation, a bridge loan may be… Continue reading Bridge financing: A cushion between two homes

Land Title Fraud  Sold! But Who Owned Your House When It Was Sold? Although not quite an epidemic, there have been a disturbing number of cases of land title fraud in Ontario. You should be aware of this crime as it could easily happen to you. The frightening fact is that the law does not… Continue reading Land Title Fraud

THINKING OF BUYING A HOUSE IN THE STATES? Or do you know someone who is? Canadians that spend extended periods of time in the United States – called “Snowbirds” because they fly south for the winter – are members of a growing demographic. Many of them buy property in Florida or Arizona, or anywhere that… Continue reading Snowbirds – Canadians buying real estate in the U.S.A.