Real Estate Education
Today I'm sharing the top 3 reasons why you should hire a realtor when you're buying your home. The buying agent is there to protect you. This ensures that you have someone working to protect your best...
Real Estate Education
Today’s Real Estate Education topic is a big one - commission. When a house is sold, the seller is the one who pays the commission for both their agent and the buyer’s agent. That’s right, the buyer...
Real Estate Education
Unsure of when HST is applied in a residential purchase? Today's Real Estate Educational Friday will clear up any confusion that you may have. Homes are considered a "good", but are all home purchases subject to...
Real Estate Education
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....
Real Estate Education
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,...
Real Estate Education
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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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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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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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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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...