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 ...
Posted in:Wills & Estates |
What happens when… Red flags to watch for in your client’s title search – PART 2
Posted by Allison McMurter-Hughes
on 9 April 2024
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It is said that hindsight is 20/20. However, after an issue arises, this advice never...
It is said that hindsight is 20/20. However, after an issue arises, this advice never...
Posted in:For Real Estate Agents |
Pets are considered property and nothing more in the eyes of the law. Plan accordingly.
Posted by Allison McMurter-Hughes
on 27 March 2024
In Ontario, pets are considered property so the same rules of guardianship of your children do not apply. In fact, when it comes to your estate your beloved cat is considered as no more valuable than your couch, or your sweet dog is only as important as your dining room table.A recent a...
Posted in:Wills & Estates |