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How to Interview a Realtor in a Brief 15 Minute Phone Call

How to Interview a Realtor in a Brief 15 Minute Phone Call You’re about to face one of the largest financial transactions of your lifetime. You need to hire a real estate agent and you need them to know their stuff. But who’s got the time to spend hours and ...

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Commercial Real Estate Acquisition: 5 Tips for Success

Buying real estate is a costly undertaking, and business owners need to exercise due diligence every step of the way. Without proper planning, entrepreneurs can face a host of problems, including inadequate financing, unexpected construction costs, inefficient layout and environmental lawsuits. Although real estate costs have shot up in recent decades, entrepreneurs are ...

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Marijuana Grow Houses: What are the Signs?

Most home buyers tend to focus on what they can see: bright, open spaces, attractive finishes and a nicely landscaped yard. But a home’s striking appearance could be concealing the damage of a former marijuana grow op. The signs can be tough to spot. With so much at stake, take ...

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Advice on Hiring a Realtor® to Sell Your Home

Hiring a Realtor to Sell Your Home: Who Has What it Takes? Hiring a Realtor® to sell your property and not sure where to start? First, congrats on any work you’ve already done to get to this point. Second, don’t take this decision lightly! The truth is, you won’t have ...

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Your REALTOR® is Asking Questions Because…it’s the Law

Federal money laundering and anti-terrorist financing rules require real estate agents and brokers to collect personal identification information from buyers and sellers. It is the federal Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) that requires financial institutions and real estate agents, among other professionals and services covered ...

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Home Maintenance Tips for the Winter Season

Now that fall is officially past, it’s time to prepare your home for cold weather. These steps, most of which you can do yourself, will help lower your utility bills and protect your investment. 1 of 16 Tune up your heating system Preventative maintenance is the single most important factor ...

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Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA 2002) Replaces Real Estate Business Brokers Act (REBBA 2002)

Effective Dec. 1st, 2023 – Significant changes for real estate services in Ontario Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020, S.O. 2020, c. 1 – Bill 145 (TRESA, 2020) On March 4, 2020, the Ontario Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 (TRESA) received Royal Assent, amending the Real Estate and Business Brokers ...

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