REALTORS® must abide by strict rules when it comes to presenting competing offers to the seller. These rules are meant to protect all the buyers and to ensure that all the buyers are given a fair chance in competing for the house.

I have worked with quite a few buyers and it is coming to my attention that there is really a lack of knowledge on public’s part as to how real estate works.

A new home for the purpose of this article is defined as any home that a buyer is buying from a builder, so it could include an infill (new construction in established neighbourhood)...

Let me start this article by saying that the real estate industry, especially the resale market, operates on the same principle as any used goods market: the principle of “Buyer Beware”.

Let’s dive into some qualitative factors for both buying a house and a condo.

Spring is the busiest season in real estate and many buyers think that it’s in their best interest to wait for the market to heat up before heading out to view homes.