What steps should I take if I have a complaint about my REALTOR®?

The Real Estate Council of Ontario regulates 

real estate salespeople / brokers in the public interest. 

What is Capitalization rates, or cap rate, and how to use:? When buying Commercial Proerty

In real estate investment, real property is often valued according to 

projected capitalization rates used as investment criteria.

How to Avoid 12 Common Mistakes Made by Novice Investors to Ensure High Rates of Return!

Claims of extremely high rates of return run rampant in real estate investment.

Whether buying or selling, Realtor contracts are negotiable

When a prospective buyers starts working with a Realtor they should at first sign a Buyer Representation Agreement (BRA).

Fraudsters most commonly prefer and use email to communicate and target consumers

What Are 3 Dumb Things You Can Do With Email?

Do you know your closing costs for Ontario and Toronto Land Transfer Tax ?

Qualifying first time buyers receive up to a $2000 credit

Understanding Representation Agreements: When Working with a REALTORS®, [Video]

You have many options when working with the seller’s REALTORS®, or buyer REALTORS®, or  representing yourself.

Signs That Your Septic System Might be Failing

If you are experiencing any of the following signs or have doubts about the condition of your system, consider having it inspected

Popular Poolside Trends for 2013

A properly lit pool with an interesting In-pool lighting and Up lighting with Fibre optic or LED Lighting is a must-have.

Is your home a former grow-op? The signs can be tough to spot. [Video]

Most home buyers tend to focus on what they can see:But a home’s striking appearance could be concealing the damage of a former marijuana grow op

Preparing for an Open House: Stay safe during your open house [Video]

Ask as many questions as possible about what you need to do to prepare as well as making sure you understand what occurs during an open house

The Money Trap: How Banks Lure You Into Debt

Canada holds the distinction of being the country with the highest rate of insolvencies in the western hemisphere through at least the first part of this decade

Why Use a REALTOR®? [VIDEO]

Many homeowners and house buyers are not aware of the true value a REALTOR® provides during the course of a real estate transaction.

At the same time, REALTORS® have generally assumed that the
expertise, professional knowledge and just plain hard work that go into

Pushy REALTORS® are not hard to recognize [Video]

Whether you are buying a home or selling a home, you are most likely going to need the services of a REALTORS®. Most people have heard horror stories or had experinced a

Why you should Bring Your Own Buyer REALTOR® To Sales Center when buying a New development Condo?

Most prospective Condominium Buyers are unaware that when they visit opening of sales center for a new condominium development, the sales staff there are working for and represent the interests of the builder, so it's a good idea as a potential buyer to have your

Assignments in New Condominium Agreements of Purchase and Sale

“Assignment” of an “Agreement of Purchase and Sale” is when the Buyer who has entered into an agreement of purchase and sale with the Builder (the “Assignor”) .assigns their

What Buyers and Sellers Should Do in Multiple Competing offers

In certain market conditions, such this Sellers Market that we are experiencing in the GTA, When submitting an offer, prospective buyers may find that more than one buyer is interested

Do I really need a REALTOR® to sell my home?

Many people who try to sell their own home end up using a REALTOR® in the end anyway. Before anybody decides to fly solo through this complex, time consuming

What are Common signs of a Marihuana Grow Operation?

Most Marihuana Grow Operations are set up in residential or commercial rental properties. Often larger properties or buildings are selected, as they will support a larger growing capacity, Often the properties or buildings  are maintained in their normal fashionare, the interiors may have been significantly altered to

What's the difference between a real estate agent and a REALTOR®?

"REALTOR®" and "real estate agent" are not interchangeable, although some real estate agents might like them to be. The term REALTOR® is a registered certification mark that