You’ve scrimped and saved, planned and dreamed, and the time has finally come – you’re ready to purchase your family cottage in the much-coveted Muskoka region. Although this is certainly an exciting time, it’s also important to know that purchasing a cottage or vacation property…
Watching a beautiful sunset while sitting on the dock, spending the days splashing in the lake, cooking up a storm, and creating family memories that will last a lifetime…all of these are immeasurable joys. The sentimental value of your Muskoka cottage, contrasted with the monetary…
It’s hard to believe it, but after a few months of planning and looking ahead, 2018 is finally here! As we all know, the start of a new year brings many changes. These include things like new goals and resolutions, new priorities, fitness plans and…
Your financing has been approved, the home inspection hasn’t turned up anything worrisome – it’s now time to take the final step, sign your Agreement of Purchase and Sale, and officially purchase your new home or cottage in Muskoka. But wait! Are you planning on…
Looking to buy a new home or cottage in Bracebridge or the Muskoka area? You likely are already aware of the fact that buying a home or cottage is one of the largest investments you’ll make. You are also likely aware of the fact that,…
So, what exactly does a real estate lawyer do? The answer is a variety of things. Although it’s commonly assumed that real estate lawyers only deal with the closing of a sale, there’s quite a bit more to the job. Here’s a real-life example of…
If you’re starting the process of buying or selling a home, you may be wondering whether it makes sense to involve a real estate lawyer right from the get-go. While it’s clear that more complex real estate transactions benefit from the services provided by a…
When it comes to choosing a real estate agent, or realtor, it’s important to remember that not all agents are created equal. While there are many experienced professionals providing real estate services in the Muskoka area, there are also agents that may not be quite…
Are you on the hunt for a new home or cottage in Bracebridge or the surrounding area? Although searching for and purchasing real estate is an exciting time, it can also involve challenges and even some stress. One way to avoid this stress is to…
When buying or selling a home, cottage or business property, it’s naturally a busy time for anyone. There is a never-ending pile of paperwork that needs attention, and constant appointments for viewings. One detail that should not get overlooked in this process is finding and…
As an experienced real estate lawyer, I really have seen it all when it comes to home, cottage, and commercial property sales, as well as the myriad of issues related to property laws, disputes, leases, rentals, etc. A significant number of the problems and heartache…
Buying your first home is a very exciting time, and likely the largest purchase you will ever make. There are so many aspects to this process, including the mortgage application, securing financing, and literally hundreds of other details. This is a special time in anyone’s…
