Thinking of buying a brand-new home? Your friendly neighbourhood real estate lawyer is here to give you some tips on buying a home from a builder. There are a lot of benefits of buying a new home, straight from the builder. You don’t have to…

Ready to buy a home? Become aware of these top five home buying myths and consider yourself an informed buyer. Buying a home is a complex transaction surrounded by a fair few misconceptions, and these myths can be costly. Not only can they result in…

Buying a home can be stressful and comes with a number of costs. Knowing what to expect from closing costs in Canada will give you peace of mind. There are two parts to this: Before you Close Before you close on your mortgage, expect to…

Are you getting ready to buy a home? Here’s a quick summary of the principal residence tax exemption in Canada – and its recent changes – and what it can mean for homeowners. What administrative changes in reporting requirements does the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)…

Buying a home in Canada get determined by its price and the buyer’s maximum mortgage. Here’s a quick overview on how you can calculate your optimal mortgage amount. Before lenders calculate your maximum affordability, they consider the following factors: Down Payment When buying a home…

Pondering buying a new condo versus a resale condo? Here’s a quick review of the pros and cons of both to help you make your purchase decision. Buying a home is one of the big milestones in your life. Condominiums allow the owner to have…