Death binders. A morbid thought, but very beneficial

Posted by allisonmcmurter on 25 September 2024
Are you in a partnership where one of you is responsible for the bills, the insurance and the banking and the other partner just goes with the flow?One partner might know where the wills, the life insurance paperwork, and other important documents are, and the other partner hasn’t a clue.Collec...
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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...
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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...
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What happens when… Are foreclosure properties in Ontario a thing?

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 3 July 2024
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 Allison McMurter-Hughes recently sat down with Gary Hibbert to tape an episode of Hi...
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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...
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