by Howard Nightingale | Sep 9, 2024 | Real Estate Law
Both buyers and sellers are often thrust into intense situations known as bidding wars and face the increasingly popular practice of bully offers. Many participants in these scenarios experience a mixture of stress and anxiety. It’s to be expected as they navigate...
by Howard Nightingale | Aug 6, 2024 | Real Estate Law
Ontario’s real estate market has experienced significant fluctuations over the years. In addition, the cost of living has also been on the rise, resulting in many homeowners and buyers pinching pennies where they can. These changes have prompted some individuals to...
by Howard Nightingale | Jul 17, 2024 | Real Estate Law
Homeownership is an exciting milestone, however; it does come with its fair share of new terminology, legal requirements, and added responsibilities. You likely know that you have a renewal date for your mortgage, though you may be less familiar with what renewing...
by Howard Nightingale | Dec 4, 2023 | Real Estate Law
The glory days are over for Toronto’s housing market Sales numbers have dropped significantly, homes are sitting on the market far longer, and sellers are letting their homes go for below asking price. It’s quite a change from the bidding wars and quick sales that...
by Howard Nightingale | May 9, 2023 | Real Estate Law, Federal Court Legislation
Is home ownership just a distant dream in today’s market? If you feel that way, you’re not alone. For many Canadians, factors like high real estate prices, which require saving a substantial down payment and having a high income to qualify for a mortgage, as well as...
by Howard Nightingale | Mar 29, 2023 | Real Estate Law
The Underused Housing Tax Act was passed in 2022. It’s the first federal statute designed to discourage foreign ownership of vacant Canadian real estate properties. The Act imposes an annual tax of 1% on the value of residential property located in Canada owned,...
