by Rick Crouch | Apr 2, 2020 | Business Matters, Environmental Issues, Legal Issues, Real Estate General, Real Estate Help Tips
There is no question that with the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus, we now find ourselves in very unique and life threatening circumstances. What was expected to take perhaps a handful of weeks to resolve is now poised to remain in place for months. Canada’s...
by Rick Crouch | Mar 1, 2020 | Business Matters, Legal Issues, Odds and Ends, Real Estate General
In prior posts titled “New Real Estate Act Proposed for Ontario” I outlined some sweeping changes that had been put forth to the Ontario government that would impact both consumers and REALTORS®. I further updated this information in a second post, New...
by Rick Crouch | Nov 21, 2019 | Business Matters, Legal Issues, Real Estate General, Uncategorized
Anyone that knows and or has followed me is aware that I have been active in the area’s real estate market for a number of years. After obtaining my real estate license in 2000, I have since become a licensed Broker, I obtained my Market Value Appraiser (MVA)...
by Rick Crouch | Jun 12, 2018 | Legal Issues, Live Play - Georgian Bay, Real Estate General, Real Estate Help Tips
Late in 2016 and early 2017, real estate For Sale signs began appearing in our market with the added message “Coming Soon To Realtor.ca.” Consumers were and still are often confused not knowing what this statement implies so let’s clear...
by Rick Crouch | Feb 11, 2016 | Legal Issues, Live Play - Georgian Bay, Odds and Ends
As with many things if life these days, real estate is an ever changing entity. Shifting economic and market conditions, revised legislative requirements and the changing whims of buyers and sellers all play a role in impacting how we market and sell...
by Rick Crouch | May 28, 2008 | Legal Issues, Live Play - Georgian Bay
On March 28th, the Law Society of Upper Canada passed an amendment to their Rules of Professional Conduct that will have an impact on most real estate transactions.Unlike REALTORS®, lawyers are no longer able to act on behalf of both parties ie: Buyer and Seller in...
