Spring is here and that means the real estate market is picking up speed. Many Hatters will be buying and selling homes in the coming months. As we get ready to for the busy real estate season, I thought it […]
What could be more fun to talk about than commercial leases? Although they may not be a hot topic of discussion, commercial leases are important contracts that affect many Hatters. Retail stores, industrial shops and restaurants are just a few […]
Fall is here and that means school is back in session. The start of the fall semester usually fuels our city’s rental market as students come from all over to attend the Medicine Hat College. The arrival of students means […]
As a lawyer in Medicine Hat practicing in Estate Administration, this question comes up fairly regularly. There are a variety of reasons why an executor wants to sell a home promptly after the deceased’s passing. There may be an offer […]
Buying or selling a home is an event many Hatters will experience in their lifetime. Your home is one of the biggest investments you will ever make. Because every buyer or seller wants to make sure they get their house […]
GST and the New Home Housing Rebate If you have purchased or are contemplating purchasing a new home from a builder, you may be told that the purchase price of the home includes GST. Although this sounds simple enough, there […]
This article is not referring to Leonard Cohen or last call at your favourite watering hole. It is about real estate transactions where for one reason or another, the purchase price is not able to be paid on the closing […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]