by James R.G. Cook | Mar 27, 2024 | Legal Issues
QUICK HITS JKSD made two loans to Jaymor – $250,000 and $125,000. Security was personal guarantee of Jaymor’s principal or a fourth mortgage’s registration against property. Jaymor defaulted on both loans. No fourth mortgage was registered on property, partly...
by Susan Doran | Mar 26, 2024 | News
If you’ve wondered how the Bank of Mom and Dad is faring in these dodgy economic times, rest assured it’s more popular than ever. Recognizing that it’s harder to buy a home now than when they were young, in recent years Canadian parents have passed billions of dollars...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 26, 2024 | News
Whether you’re guiding clients to their next condominium purchase or rental, the cost of mortgage payments or rent can often influence their decision a great deal. To help them navigate their options, Zoocasa reported on the most affordable Toronto areas, with data...
by Natalka Falcomer | Mar 22, 2024 | Legal Issues, News
In response to a flurry of commission-related lawsuits causing upheaval, the National Association of Realtors (NAR) recently brokered a groundbreaking settlement, pledging reforms and financial restitution. Valued at $418 million over four years, the agreement...
by Nina Doiron | Mar 19, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Home staging, while recognized as a powerful tool in selling a property, sometimes causes people to raise their eyebrows over the apparent expense. Let’s demystify the process by breaking down why staging costs what it does, so we can better understand why it’s good...