Buying a condo? Then you should be extra careful about what the monthly fees will be. Generally, the status certificate will show what the current fees are. It will also state whether the condo board anticipates any special assessments in the near future. Most realtors will ensure that your lawyer has a chance to review… Continue reading Fees, fees and more fees
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Survey says
Almost all real estate deals will come into my office with a provision for the seller to provide a survey. If you are selling, be careful: you don’t want to offer more than you have. First, to be a survey, it must have a proper mark on it from a licenced surveyor. Many people produce… Continue reading Survey says
Getting credit
If you are a first-time buyer, you are eligible for tax credits for costs associated with buying your first home. Items like legal fees, land transfer tax, and other costs associated with buying your home are open for a claim on your income taxes the following year. Keep those receipts! CesiaCesia is a real estate… Continue reading Getting credit
Monitoring abusive condo owners
Back in August, a decision was released on York Condominium Corporation No. 137 v. Hayes, which involved a condo owner who was verbally and physically abusive to other residents in the building. The condo board was attempting to have Hayes removed, and had applied to the court to have her forced to sell her unit… Continue reading Monitoring abusive condo owners
Buying bookshelves
In my home office, I have three large IKEA bookshelves. I acquired them separately over the years, but made sure to always buy the same exact model and finish so that, now that they are in a row on the same wall, they look like a beautiful, built-in shelf, where all of my books are… Continue reading Buying bookshelves