A real estate agent who misled buyers about competing offers was taken to court, and the judge ruled against her, resulting in a $28,600 damages award. The case is a cautionary tale for agents about how a little ‘creative marketing’ can quickly turn into a very expensive lesson. Facts of…
If you own a home in Ontario, chances are you—or someone on your street—has had a disagreement with a neighbour over a fence. Whether it’s about who pays for it, where it goes, or how it looks, fences are one of the most common causes of tension between neighbours. What…
Exciting news for first-time home buyers in Ottawa and across Canada: The federal government has announced a proposed enhancement to the GST/HST new housing rebate, which could significantly lower the cost of buying a new home. While full legislative details are still emerging, this update has the potential to bring…
Click here to download a PDF of this article. Introduction: Neighbors Facing Headwinds, Together This year has seen U.S.–Canada trade relations tested by a flurry of policy headwinds. Early this spring, the United States abruptly imposed sweeping tariffs – 25% on most Canadian imports (with a 10% rate on energy…
