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A Lawyers Involvement in a Real Estate Transaction

What exactly does a lawyer do in an Ontario real estate transaction? Well, you're about to find out! In order to buy or sell a property here in Ontario, you will need to hire a real estate lawyer or law clerk....

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Real Estate Education

Land Transfer Tax

Today's Real Estate Education dives into the land transfer tax in Ontario. On the closing of a sale of a home, taxes inevitably need to be paid when the title changes from the seller to the buyer. In Ontario,...

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Real Estate Education

Deposit vs. Down Payment

Today's Real Estate Education is all about clearing up the confusion between what a down payment is and how it differs from a deposit. A down payment is the amount of money you are putting down towards the...

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Real Estate Education

Closing Costs: Part Two

Now that you've taken a glance at Part One of closing costs, you're ready for Part Two of the closing costs when you're purchasing real estate. The following fees are due on closing: Land Transfer Tax: this...

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Real Estate Education

Closing Costs: Part One

Today I'm discussing Part One of the costs due when buying a home in Ontario. Being well informed and knowing all the costs that are associated with the purchase of a property can help you budget accordingly and...

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Real Estate Education

The Status Certificate Condition

Recently, we've been taking a look deeper into offer conditions. You've already read about the financing condition and home inspection condition, now it's time to look at the review of a condo corporation status...

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Real Estate Education

The Financing Condition

This week's Real Estate Education video is a continuation of offer conditions. After discussing the home inspection condition and status certificate condition, we're ready to take a closer look at the financing...

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Real Estate Education

The Home Inspection Condition

We're continuing our look into offer conditions. Now that you're familiar with the financing condition and status certificate condition, here's a closer look at the home inspection condition. A home inspection...

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Real Estate Education

How to Win a Bidding War

It's time for my weekly Real Estate Education video! Today's topic is how to win a bidding war. With the new stress test and stricter mortgage regulations, the barrier of entry into buying a home in Toronto is...

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2 Yesses & a No

2 yeses and a no- Renovating your home

Yes to having a walkout or walkup, yes to having a separate entrance and NO to basement kitchen....

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Cinelli Chats

Cinelli Chat – Don’t Hold A Grudge

True forgiveness is when you can say, Thank you for that experience. Call up the person you’re thinking of....

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Stagers Corner

Stager’s Corner – What’s the Importance of Small Decor Items?

When the furniture is in first, there is no WOW factor. It’s the small little details and pieces that make up a space....

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