Deeded automates onboarding to dramatically speed up closings
The most anticipated part of a Real Estate or mortgage transactionis being done with it. Closing is bynature the most complicated part of buying a home or…
Behind the scenes: What happens on closing day
One of the biggest questions during a Real Estate transaction is “when do we get our keys?” Before getting your keys, there are several steps that need to be completed…
Five most common title transfer issues
A title is a legal term that means registered owner of a property. A title transfer is assigning ownership, or part of the ownership to another party. When purchasing a…
Understanding the Statement of Adjustments and Trust Ledger
The Most Important Documents in your Closing – Statement of Adjustments and Trust Ledger Statement.When you’re buying or selling a home, you will likely encounter two important documents called…
Independent Legal Advice (ILA) and when you may need it.
There are certain situations when purchasing or selling a property or refinancing your mortgage, where one or more of the parties to the transaction will require independent legal advice (ILA…
Should I Be Drafting My Own Agreement of Purchase and Sale?
Some homeowners or home buyers have contemplated at some point whether they should be buying or selling their home without the help of a Real Estate agent, or privately as…
I Received the Previous Owner’s Bill. What Should I Do?
You’ve spent the first month living in your new home and you couldn’t be happier. However, when you go to check the mail, you notice a most…
Conditions On An Offer: Why They Matter
Purchasing a home has a great deal of inherent risk, that is why sometimes buyers and sellers look to mitigate that risk by using certain protections when making an offer…
Gifting a Downpayment: What You Need to Know
With rapidly increasing home prices greatly outpacing growth in salaries and incomes, it is becoming very difficult for first-time buyers to save for a downpayment so they can get…
3 Questions You Need to Ask Your Alberta Real Estate Lawyer
If you just firmed up your purchase or sale (Congratulations!), you’ll likely need to choose a Alberta Real Estate lawyer to facilitate your closing. No matter which…