by Freddy and Linda Marks | Mar 31, 2022 | Columnists, Featured
Canadians have a nostalgic connection to the one-room log cabin. Indigenous First Nation people, fur trappers, pioneers and settlers share a part of this romanticized symbol of courage, independence and self sufficiency. One room was enough space to cook, clean and...
by Martin Rumack | Nov 25, 2021 | Featured, Legal Issues
There’s no doubt about it: the market for recreational properties continues to boom even though there are some signs of a slight slowdown. In the past year, there has been a sharp and palpable rise in activity. Maybe it’s simply tied to the overall uptick in the...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 15, 2021 | News
A new report from Point2Homes says that Mexico and the U.S. are the most popular destinations for Canadians to buy a second home in the Americas, confirming similar studies conducted in past years. Costa Rica has been the third-most sought-after location since 2018,...
by Nathalie Boutet | Jul 30, 2021 | Featured, Legal Issues
When the leading ladies of Netflix’s hit sitcom Grace & Frankie (portrayed by Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin) found out their husbands had been romantically involved for the past 20 years, they decided to pack their bags and move into the gorgeous family beach house....
by James R.G. Cook | Mar 31, 2021 | Featured, Legal Issues
It is not uncommon for non-lakefront cottage properties in Ontario to have access to the water via a right-of-way (ROW). ROWs may be registered on title or acquired by law (prescription) after an extended period of time. Some ROWs are expressly limited to pedestrian...
