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Typical Conditions You May Encounter in an Ontario Real Estate Transaction
August 1, 2026
An accepted offer does not always mean that every question surrounding the purchase has already been answered. Buyers may still need to confirm financing, investigate the physical condition of the property, review condominium documents or obtain information about another matter that could affect their decision. Sellers can also have circumstances ...
Continue ReadingBuying an Older Home in Ontario: Understanding Repair Costs Before You Commit
July 29, 2026
Older homes can offer features that are difficult to reproduce in newer construction. Established neighbourhoods, larger lots, mature landscaping, distinctive architecture, solid materials and unique interior details can all make an older property particularly attractive. The challenge for a buyer is not necessarily that an older home requires repairs. Almost ...
Continue ReadingBuying an Industrial Property in Ontario: The Risks to Understand Before You Commit
July 26, 2026
Industrial real estate can be an exceptionally useful asset. A manufacturing facility, warehouse, distribution building, contractor’s yard or multi-tenant industrial property can support business operations, generate investment income and provide long-term appreciation. However, industrial property should rarely be evaluated on size, location and purchase price alone. The more important question ...
Continue ReadingHow Experienced Investors Evaluate Property Before Buying
July 25, 2026
Sophisticated real estate investors rarely evaluate a property based solely on its appearance, emotional appeal, projected appreciation, or short-term market excitement. Real estate investors naturally look for opportunity. They consider rental income, appreciation, redevelopment potential and the possibility of building wealth over time. Experienced investors, however, tend to approach the ...
Continue ReadingThe Risks of Poorly Drafted Clauses in Ontario Real Estate
July 24, 2026
Real estate transactions involve significant financial commitments, important timelines and expectations that may continue well beyond the day an agreement is signed. Buyers and sellers naturally devote considerable attention to price, financing, inspections, possession dates and the physical property itself. Yet some of the most significant transaction risks can arise ...
Continue ReadingCommon Litigation Issues in Agreements of Purchase and Sale
July 23, 2026
An Agreement of Purchase and Sale is often viewed as the point at which the negotiation ends. The price has been agreed upon, the closing date has been set and the parties have signed. In reality, however, acceptance of the agreement begins a period in which both parties must continue ...
Continue ReadingFailed Agreements of Purchase and Sale: Why Real Estate Transactions Sometimes Do Not Close
July 22, 2026
An accepted Agreement of Purchase and Sale is an important milestone in a real estate transaction, but it does not necessarily guarantee that the transaction will ultimately close. Between acceptance and completion, buyers and sellers may still need to satisfy conditions, arrange financing, complete investigations, resolve title matters, meet contractual ...
Continue ReadingProtecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020
July 15, 2026
The Protecting Tenants and Strengthening Community Housing Act, 2020 amends the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006, the Housing Services Act, 2011, the Building Code Act, 1992 and repeals the Ontario Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act. Originally posted on July 22, 2020 The changes to the Residential Tenancies Act, 2006 (RTA) strengthen protections ...
Continue ReadingWho Is Really Representing You in an Ontario Real Estate Transaction?
July 12, 2026
When working with a REALTOR® in Ontario, one of the most important things to understand is who represents your interests and what that representation means in practical terms. Buyers and sellers often begin working with a real estate professional because they need help finding a property, marketing a home, negotiating ...
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Why I Review Conditions and Clauses So Carefully
July 10, 2026
Real estate agreements can look familiar on the surface. The forms are standardized, many of the clauses appear regularly, and the overall structure may seem straightforward. That familiarity can make it easy to focus on the obvious terms—price, closing date and deposit—while giving less attention to the conditions, additional clauses ...
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