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What exactly is a joint retainer and what are some of the pros and cons?  When you select a lawyer, you are actually retaining the law firm and not exclusively the lawyer.  At times, it makes sense for one or more unrelated parties to join forces and retain the same…

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One of the 16 points being introduced by the Ontario government is a 15% tax on non resident buyers aimed at curbing real estate speculation. A similar measure was introduced in British Columbia to deal with Vancouver’s housing boom. The important thing to remember though is that FOR RIGHT NOW…

Congratulations to Michael Abrams on his well-earned designation as a Real Estate Instructor (REI) by the Ontario Real Estate Association.  Michael has thousands of real estate transactions and hundreds of hours of experience delivering lectures on real estate law under his belt.  With his Ontario REI designation, more and more…