Pritchard and Co
October 18, 2010
“A Short Pencil is Better than a Long Memory” This is something my father used to always say, and I, in turn, say it to others now. What he meant, of course, is write it down so you don’t forget. […]
August 23, 2010
The sale and purchase of a residence in Medicine Hat typically will involve a licenced realtor who, in turn, will rely on a Standard Residential Real Estate Purchase Contract that has been developed and approved by the Alberta Real Estate […]
July 26, 2010
They say that it’s a buyer’s market and that there are lots of opportunities in the Medicine Hat housing market today. If you are looking to buy a new home, you should be aware of two important words: Caveat Emptor. Caveat […]
December 14, 2009
December is a great time of year to both reflect on the past year and look forward to the next. This concept also applies to the law. Changes have occurred this year, with new ones on the way for 2010. […]
November 23, 2009
The question of land use in Alberta has quite a history. For most Albertans, one thinks of the tar sands and, in particular, the tug-of-war between conservation of the land and the environment versus the positive effects on the economy […]
October 15, 2009
The Court of Queen’s Bench In previous editions of this column, I described how Canada’s Courts are structured in a hierarchy and how the Supreme Court of Canada is at the top of the hierarchy. Underneath the Supreme Court, there […]
September 16, 2009
Introduction In the last edition of this column, I described how Canada’s Courts are structured in a hierarchy and how the Supreme Court of Canada is at the top of the hierarchy. Underneath the Supreme Court, there is a Federal […]
August 24, 2009
Introduction The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, Beverley McLachlin, P.C. has noted “A strong and independent judiciary guarantees that governments act in accordance with our Constitution. Judges give effect to our laws and give meaning to our […]
December 12, 2008
Warranty and After Sales Service When you consider selecting your new home builder, you should enquire about the warranty that they provide and what is included in the warranty work. Most reputable builders provide a one year warranty and after […]
November 1, 2008
Get a Pre-approved Mortgage If you plan to finance your new home purchase with a mortgage loan, it would be prudent to meet with a mortgage broker or mortgage specialist in advance and discuss your financial situation and get mortgage […]