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2013 

Home Renovation Scams                           Ontario Real Estate Source                           By Brian Madigan LL.B. You should be aware that there are many companies in the home renovation business which are really nothing more than “scam artists”. They take deposits for work, in fact, o...
02/28/2013
If you require a referral to a mortgage broker, then please call me at 416-745-2300  Terms Posted Rates Preferred Rates 6 MONTHS 4.00% 3.95% 1 YEAR 3.00% 2.65% 2 YEARS 3.04% 2.49% 3 YEARS 3.70% 2.65% 4 YEARS 4.64% 2.99% 5 YEARS 5.24% 3.04% 7 YEARS 6.35% 3.59% 10 YEARS 6.75% 3.69% Rates are subjec...
02/24/2013
Intensification of Development in the GTA   The Provincial Government in Ontario has dealt with the issue of continuous urban sprawl by enacting legislation, regulations and policies which encourage the intensification of the use of existing developed areas.   Why create new roads when the old o...
02/24/2013
                Ontario Real Estate Source                           By Brian Madigan LL.B. In OREA’s new Form 225, there are two statements made about the law of disclosure in real estate: "Whether or not the seller completes an SPIS, the law requires a seller to disclose known hidden material d...
02/18/2013
         Ontario Real Estate Source                           By Brian Madigan LL.B. The real estate associations throughout North American were concerned about the issue of consumer protection. If the seller failed to disclose a defect or actively misled a buyer, real estate agents were worried ...
02/17/2013
If you require a referral to a mortgage broker, then please call me at 416-745-2300 Terms Posted Rates Preferred Rates 6 MONTHS 4.00% 3.95% 1 YEAR 3.00% 2.65% 2 YEARS 3.04% 2.49% 3 YEARS 3.70% 2.65% 4 YEARS 4.64% 2.99% 5 YEARS 5.24% 3.04% 7 YEARS 6.35% 3.59% 10 YEARS 6.75% 3.69% Rates are subject...
02/17/2013
Ontario Real Estate Source                           By Brian Madigan LL.B. Recently, the Court of Queen’s Bench in New Brunswick was called upon to review a discipline decision of the New Brunswick Real Estate Association. Brent Sawler acted on behalf of  Todd and Nicole Burgess in the purchase...
02/17/2013
Ontario Real Estate Source                           By Brian Madigan LL.B. It is important to note the new changes to the continuing education program as implemented by RECO. For anyone requiring a renewal of their registration before 31 July 2013, the existing system applies. The existing requ...
02/13/2013
         Ontario Real Estate Source                           By Brian Madigan LL.B. There is a recent new Form which has been published by OREA, (the Ontario Real Estate Association). It is Form 127, described as an:  “Acknowledgement Re: Condition(s) in Offer” In large measure, it is an attempt...
02/11/2013
If you require a referral to a mortgage broker, then please call me at 416-745-2300 Terms Posted Rates Preferred Rates 6 MONTHS 4.00% 3.95% 1 YEAR 3.00% 2.65% 2 YEARS 3.04% 2.69% 3 YEARS 3.70% 2.75% 4 YEARS 4.64% 3.09% 5 YEARS 5.24% 3.04% 7 YEARS 6.35% 3.79% 10 YEARS 6.75% 3.89% Rates are subject...
02/10/2013
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