When reviewing a property title, you’ll likely come across registered instruments, such as restrictive covenants, encumbrances, or caveats.
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PRACTICE ADVICE Feb. 04, 2025 The importance of knowing what's on title

PRACTICE ADVICE Nov. 18, 2024 View it, don't use it
Let’s be honest: stepping into someone else’s home can feel a little odd. You’re walking into their private space, surrounded by their memories and personal belongings.
In real estate, changes to showing appointments are sometimes unavoidable. Here are best practices for cancelling and rescheduling showings to ensure professionalism and respect.
The time required to obtain condo documents from a condo management company can vary, but legally, a condominium corporation—often represented by a condo management company—must respond to a written request for condo documents within 10 days of receiving it.

PRACTICE ADVICE Sept. 25, 2024 Navigating out-of-province real estate trades
In today’s interconnected real estate world, interest has risen in real estate trades that transcend provincial and national boundaries.
Landlords play a crucial role in the rental market, balancing property management responsibilities with tenants' rights. Evictions, while often seen from a tenant’s perspective, also significantly impact landlords.

PRACTICE ADVICE May 06, 2024 Safe selling - Safety tips for REALTORS®
As we are amid the spring market and the summer market fast approaching, personal safety should be a top priority for all of us.
Innovation drives the real estate industry forward, but amidst the excitement, it's crucial to remember the boundaries that keep our practices ethical and professional.
Members are still navigating the multiple offer landscape, and with low inventory going into the spring market, it’s not likely the multiple offer trend will let up any time soon.
We’ve noticed more members dealing with overlapping showings, and there’s, shall we say, some frustration. The spring market demand is here, but the inventory isn’t, which is leading to new properties being overwhelmed by showing requests.

PRACTICE ADVICE Dec. 05, 2023 From frustration to resolution: Dealing with the realities of real estate
Remember our fictional members going through the complaint process? This week, we’re continuing the story.

PRACTICE ADVICE Nov. 13, 2023 From frustration to resolution: Dealing with the realities of real estate
Over the last few weeks, we’ve been breaking down the formal complaint process and providing examples of navigating it.