What’s trending: Power of Sale properties are popping up.

Posted by Allison McMurter-Hughes on 22 August 2024
Every sector in the Canadian economy has been impacted by the rise in interest rates, but few quite as drastically as the real estate market.The dramatic rise in the prime interest rate is having a devastating impact on household budgets, and as a result we are seeing more and more power of sales...
Posted in:For Real Estate AgentsReal Estate AgentReal Estate LawSelling  

Estate Administration Tax… not fun, but necessary. Here’s how to handle it.

Posted by Allison McMurter-Hughes on 23 July 2024
According to The Globe and Mail, “61 percent [of Canadians] don’t feel knowledgeable about things such as probate – the legal process of validating a will in court and distributing assets…”We are firm believers that knowledge is power. The more you understand, the more prepare...
Posted in:Wills & Estates  

Foregoing a home inspection? Proceed with caution.

Posted by Allison McMurter-Hughes on 23 June 2024
As a buyer, it can be tempting to forego all conditions. Financing, home sale, and home inspection conditions are the most common conditions. If you are considering excluding conditions, we urge you to reconsider.It is no secret that our team at McMurter & Associates are strong believers in c...
Posted in:First Time Home BuyersPurchasing A Home  

What is a chattel and what is a fixture in a home sale?

Posted by Allison McMurter-Hughes on 27 May 2024
Picture this: A client selling their home has removed workbenches from their garage to get ready for their big move. When the buyers did their final walk-through one month before their closing date, they noticed that the workbenches they originally saw when they purchased the house had been remov...
Posted in:Real Estate Law  

Tips for selling a property that is a part of an estate

Posted by Allison McMurter-Hughes on 24 April 2024
When settling the estate of an individual there are often hurdles and hiccups that must be navigated. If you are  an Executor of an estate that has property to sell, we expect that you may have some serious questions. Read more about what to expect when you are appointed as an Executor ...
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McMurter & Associates is located in Whitby, Ontario, and serves the communities of Oshawa, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington, Newcastle, Bowmanville, Courtice, Whitchurch-Stouffville and municipalities throughout Durham Region.