A $130,000 HST rebate has been announced for new homes in Ontario — but it isn't law yet. Here's what realtors, brokers, and buyers need to know before the next deal closes.

Ontario buyers facing 2026 appraisal gaps risk losing their deposit AND $150K+ in damages. Here's what you actually owe and how to protect yourself.

An NBA star bought a Burlington mansion. Days later, strangers showed up looking for the Crypto King. The Ontario court unwound the sale.

A buyer waived her financing condition to win the deal. She couldn't close. The court awarded $366,513 in damages.

A Kitchener buyer used the word "require" in a pre-closing letter and lost $345,121 in court. What agents need to know about Zoleta v. Singh (2023 ONSC 5898)

A 2026 guide to every first-time home buyer incentive in Ontario: the new HST rebate on homes up to $1M, FHSA, Home Buyers' Plan, Ontario and Toronto Land Transfer Tax refunds, and the Home Buyers' Tax Credit. How they stack, how much they save, and the eligibility traps that cost buyers thousands.

Co-signing a mortgage in Canada means you're 100% liable for the full loan, your credit is on the line, and your borrowing power shrinks. Learn the real risks, how co-signing differs from guaranteeing, and what Canadian law says before you agree.

Ontario and Ottawa are eliminating up to $130,000 in HST on new homes in 2026. Learn who qualifies for the federal First-Time Buyer GST Rebate and Ontario's expanded HST rebate, how much you can save, key dates, and how to claim both