Representing Clients when Dealing with New Home Builders

Commonly, lawyers will act on both sides of residential real estate transactions.   Sometimes it is a necessity in smaller centres where there may only be one or two local lawyers.  Other times, it is because there…
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Dual Agency, Encroachments, and Cabins, Oh My!

What happens when a realtor misrepresents a significant characteristic of a property they are selling? Check out this 2014 Saskatchewan decision at: http://canlii.ca/t/g34p8A Realtor negligently and fraudulently misrepresents the lots size to…

How Helpful is your Property Condition Disclosure Statement?

Well, I guess it depends what you are looking for.  The PCDS may assist in highlighting some hidden problems, but it’s not a guarantee that there aren’t any problems or a warranty from any future issues that may arise.  Consider…

How Much Money do I need?

  “Lawyer’s fees” are often a confused area of a real estate transaction.  In the midst of budgeting for most people’s largest financial transaction of their lives, individuals are looking for some cost certainty on what it is…

The Right New Home with the Wrong Builders Mortgage Equals a Disaster

Building a new home? The financing on a property is an important consideration.  Make sure that you understand how funds are going to be disbursed under progress draws on your construction mortgage so that problems do not arise later. Consider…