What is the interim occupancy, and occupancy fee. When it comes to buying new pre construction properties, things can get complicated and are quite often full of surprises, items which are often misunderstood are the interim occupancy period and the occupancy fees. What is the interim occupancy period? The interim occupancy period is when the buyer can move in and enjoy the property, the project hasn’t been fully completed, and the title hasn't been transferred. The occupancy... [read more]

Some buyers wonder if they should hire a buyer’s agent, or they should represent themselves. Below we will discuss different options, what to be aware of, pay attention to and what to avoid. First off it is important to mention that the buyers aren’t required to use an agent, they can represent themselves, in Ontario you as a buyer are required to use a lawyer to complete the transaction, but you are not required to use a realtor when buying the property. There are over... [read more]

We have been asked on many occasions about the RRSP Home buyers plan and thought it would be a good idea to explain the details from the beginning to the end of how it works, and what to do. What is Home Buyers Plan. A home buyers plan allows you to withdraw up to $60,000 per person (if you are a couple you can withdraw up to $60,000 each, for a total of up to $120,000) for the purchase of the qualifying home for yourself or for a related person with a disability. You can only withdraw... [read more]

Many people during their lifetime move from one property to another and if you are an owner quite often buying and selling around the same time is a necessity. The questions arise about what to do first, buy or sell as well as what everyone should know when planning on buying and selling at the same time. There are many factors that will influence this decision. Market condition. Typically, in real estate the markets are classified as sellers, balanced and buyers market. Sellers... [read more]

You may have heard of realtors offering a cash back, in this short blog we will explain what it is, and how it works. What is a cash back? Cash back for buyers is an incentive offered by the real estate agents for their buyers. In a typical real estate transaction the sellers signs a contract with the listing agent, in the contract one of the items outlined is a commission, part of the commission is received by the listing agent (agent representing the seller), and part of the commission... [read more]