by James R.G. Cook | May 20, 2025 | Columnists, Legal Issues
Stock photo (Canva) QUICK HITS Several Ontario homebuyers challenged a developer’s attempt to add tens of thousands of dollars in surprise utility-related charges just before closing, arguing those costs weren’t clearly allowed in their contracts. The court...
by Susan Doran | May 1, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
Cathy Polan (supplied) Cathy Polan, the new president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, confesses to being “nervous, anxious, and excited all at the same time” about her role. As head of the organization, she joins a growing number of women in top...
by David Hillar | Apr 25, 2025 | Guest Columns
Despite making up less than 1 per cent of potential long-term housing stock, short-term rentals continue to shoulder a disproportionate amount of blame for Canada’s housing crisis, and Ontario has become ground zero for this narrative. The short-term rental (STR)...
by Katie Steinfeld | Apr 23, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
In today’s uncertain real estate market, listings are expiring or being terminated more frequently than we’ve seen in years. For example, freehold properties in Toronto have been terminated or expired approximately 39 per cent more than this time last year. Some...
by James R.G. Cook | Apr 21, 2025 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS A Toronto buyer backed out of a real estate deal in Ontario after the keys weren’t delivered to his lawyer on closing day. The dispute led to five years of litigation, despite the court finding that the issue could have been easily resolved. ...
