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If you're in the market for a house and know what other houses in the area are selling for, would that help you to make an offer? This question is at the heart of the lengthy proceedings between the Competition Bureau and the Toronto Real Estate Board...

Closing day for a house deal is a stressful experience for buyers and sellers, having to deal with movers, lawyers, real estate agents, insurance companies and lenders top make sure everything is in order. However, no matter how well you plan in advance,...

Caveat Emptor is a good rule to follow if you are buying a home. But seller must be careful to disclose structural defects Buyer beware, or Caveat Emptor, is a phrase used to describe the outcome when you buy something and later find a problem with it....

The question of spousal consent must be asked for every residential real estate transaction, whether it be a purchase, sale, mortgage or transfer of title. We often field the question from clients, realtors and mortgage agents asking, “When is spousal...

A friend told me that she went to the Caribbean for a holiday on a deal and it cost her $1,000 for 10 days. While she was away, she rented out her downtown Toronto condo on Airbnb for $1,500. Sounds good. But is what she did legal in Ontario? Here's...