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Pitfalls to Avoid in Joint Property Ownership

Posted by allisonmcmurter on 3 November 2024
Owning real estate with an investment partner is a popular choice among real estate investors, but this strategy comes with its own set of challenges. While there are many advantages to sharing ownership of properties with a partner, clear communication in agreements is the true key to success.
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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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Do I really NEED a Real Estate Lawyer?

Posted by McMurter & Associates on 8 October 2015
Diane and Rick are first-time homebuyers, and are excited to finally be buying a home of their own. Their real estate agent referred them to a local real estate lawyer, but the couple wonders if they really need a lawyer to help with what feels like a simple transaction. Diane and Rick would real...
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I’ve got a computer, why do I need a Durham Region Real Estate Agent?

Posted on 24 March 2015
Being the tech savvy person that you are, why would you hire someone to search the internet for a house for you? There are numerous reasons why having a real estate agent is one of the smartest things to do when buying a home.1. Although it’s true that a Durham Region real estate agent wil...
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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.