by Donald Porter | Nov 12, 2024 | Guest Columns
For many, the reality of AI remains a mystery. For others, it has become a tool that is gaining ground and becoming a pillar in their business. The further you are from using AI, the more this mystery causes fear and anxiety. As the evolution of the real estate...
by James R.G. Cook | Nov 7, 2024 | Columnists, Legal Issues
QUICK HITS In Langen v. Sharma, buyers who agreed to purchase a $2.9-million home later discovered discrepancies in the listing’s tax and square footage information, affecting their financing. They requested a price reduction and an extension, which the sellers...
by Brendon Ogmundson | Nov 6, 2024 | Columnists
When it comes to housing policy, there are never easy answers, and there are always trade-offs that need to be balanced. When the federal government recently announced increasing amortizations to 30 years for first-time homebuyers along with increasing the cap on...
by James R.G. Cook | Oct 29, 2024 | Columnists, Legal Issues
QUICK HITS A Realtor misrepresented the location of a new-build property to buyers, leading them to believe it was in Brampton when it was actually in Caledon, three kilometres away. After discovering the mistake, the buyers sued, and the Ontario Court of...
by Nina Doiron | Oct 28, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Columnists
Welcome to your regular staging advice column designed exclusively for real estate professionals. Whether you’re grappling with how to enhance the visual appeal of your listings or seeking innovative strategies to captivate your target audience, you’ve come to the...
by Noor Gill | Oct 25, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
The term “assignment” may be unfamiliar to industry newcomers. In real estate transactions, an assignment refers to the arrangement where the original buyer of a property, known as the “assignor,” transfers their rights and obligations under...
