No, not the scary kind. Today’s topic: writs of execution in the sheriff’s office, and what this may mean on the sale of your home. If you owe child support or spousal support, or lost a lawsuit and didn’t pay the judgement, or owed money to the bank that you skipped out on, or many… Continue reading Executions
Happy long weekend!
The Canada Day long weekend is rapidly approaching here in the great white north. I’m looking forward to a nice break, filled with the first birthday party for my friend’s son, at least one barbeque and definitely some fireworks on Monday night. What I’m not looking forward to is the increased amount of fraud attempts… Continue reading Happy long weekend!
Who owns the lake bed?
Here’s an interesting conundrum as we approach the first weekend of the summer: what happens if the water’s edge changes? There has been a very serious issue with Ontario’s lakes shrinking year over year. I was at a friend’s cottage last month and she was pointing out the rock they used to jump off into… Continue reading Who owns the lake bed?
Mortgage Monday Rate Update – June 2013
For those that are shopping for a new house, or looking to do a refinance (or even just a simple mortgage renewal), rates and numbers are an important part of the mortgage equation. When rates change even the slightest of percentage points, it could cost or save you thousands of dollars. Every once in a while, here… Continue reading Mortgage Monday Rate Update – June 2013
SPIS
A Seller Property Information Sheet is a form designed to give buyers additional information about the house. It asks sellers to list any known defects, pending work orders or tax increases, oversight by any regulatory body such as conservation authorities, etc. The idea is that, if you disclose everything up front, you reduce your liability.… Continue reading SPIS