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Monitor this page to be advised by email when a new weekly Title Page column is posted   x Powered by  ChangeDetection  ( It's private )                                     Toronto Star Columns 2010 Toronto Star Title Page Columns   CBC MARKETPLACE - ROAD TO RICH DAD - Erica Johnson (guest appearance: Bob Aaron)     2010-07-24 Toronto's building department operations are neither open nor transparent 2010-07-10 RECO decision heralds new rules about basement apartments 2010-06-26 Case dismissed against sellers of house with hidden defects 2010-06-12 Asbestos little-understood issue in real estate industry 2010-05-29 Monopoly of land registration system inappropriate 2010-05-15 Attached religious object likely should have stayed with house 2010-05-01 Land survey most important document in real estate transaction 2010-04-17 City takes dim view of junked car 'planter' 2010-04-03 Lender didn't have right to add credit card balance to mortgage 2010-03-20 Developer-imposed purchase agreements challenged 2010-03-06 Victory for non-smoking condo couple in B.C. 2010-02-20 Buyers overpay builder for estimated taxes 2010-02-06 Owners no longer in hot water over outdoor tub 2010-01-23 Make indoor air quality test a standard part of real estate purchases 2010-01-09 ARB ruling on wind power noise sets precedent 2010-01-02 Title insurer not obligated to cover all risks      2009 Toronto Star Title Page Columns CBC MARKETPLACE - NEW HOME NIGHTMARES - Wendy Mesley (with Mike Holmes and Bob Aaron) 2009-12-26 Amend code to protect innocent neighbours 2009-12-19 Suddenly couple's chimney is illegal 2009-12-12 Will cheaper access to justice mean more litigation? 2009-11-28 Will kits can create recipe for disaster 2009-11-21 Court ruling rattles home inspectors 2009-11-14 Putting property into children's names is risky 2009-11-07 Buyers hit with big bills for surprise adjustments 2009-10-31 Rules on terminating a deal all over the map 2009-10-24 The Great SPIS Myth - Honesty won't resolve disclosure form issues 2009-10-17 Ontario a step closer to mandatory energy audits 2009-10-10 Privacy at home focus of much court debate 2009-10-03 Devil is in the details 2009-09-26 Real estate agents are divided over disclosure form 2009-09-19 New right-of-entry bylaw is overkill 2009-09-12 Disclosure document is an invitation to litigation 2009-09-05 Buyers, check condo status certificates carefully 2009-08-29 Historic house turns into 'renovation from hell' 2009-08-22 Insist on fireplace inspection when purchasing home 2009-08-15 Sellers statement often results in expensive court proceedings 2009-08-08 Privacy and personal photos at heart of case 2009-08-01 A street by any other name is just as sweet 2009-07-25 'Tortuous' property law section needs legislative adjustment 2009-07-18 Have mortgage financing in place prior to closing 2009-07-11 Buying inducements must be disclosed 2009-07-04 Straw homebuyer scheme is illegal 2009-06-27 Is green roof bylaw valid or a cash grab? 2009-06-20 Chinese drywall creating crisis 2009-06-13 Case must be strong if you decide to sue lawyer 2009-06-06 How to create a legal second suite 2009-05-30 Loss of part of deposit teaches a hard lesson 2009-05-23 Court rules against aboriginal land claim 2009-05-16 Mark Freedman wrote the book on condo law 2009-05-09 Cottage deals need special expertise 2009-05-02 HST will box home buyers, builders into bizarre deals 2009-04-25 Builders should be upfront about extra condo charges 2009-04-18 Seek professional advice to keep cottage in the family 2009-04-11 When it comes to survey, size matters 2009-04-04 Advertised house came up short 2009-03-28 Thumbs down on offensive Illinois law 2009-03-21 Perhaps Health Canada should review UFFI ban 2009-03-14 Legislation carries some scary powers 2009-03-07 Bill 150 targets long-suffering homeowner 2009-02-28 Don't take law into own hands over fence dispute 2009-02-21 Harmonized tax would hit renovations, resales 2009-02-14 Licensed home inspectors make perfect sense 2009-01-31 Beware of mortgage tax deduction claims 2009-01-24 Review survey before signing any agreement 2009-01-17 Should suicide have been disclosed to homebuyer? 2009-01-10 Signing disclosure form requires legal assistance 2009-01-03 Deck building litigation was needless waste of time 2008 Toronto Star Columns and other links CBC MARKETPLACE - THE CONDO CRUNCH - Wendy Mesley (with Bob Aaron) 2008-12-27 Consumer protection common theme in 2008 2008-12-20 Court is an expensive way to deal with a noise complaint issue 2008-12-13 Star columnist appointed to Tarion board 2008-12-13 In litigation cases, often only the lawyers win 2008-12-06 Buyer gets frosty welcome 2008-11-29 Fraudster's house 'sale' ends up costing bank 2008-11-22 Lawyers may kill deals not in client's best interest 2008-11-15 Tarion softens approach on vendors who sell newly built homes 2008-11-08 Known dangerous defects must be disclosed by vendor 2008-11-01 Agents should never brush off the need for a survey 2008-10-25 When it comes to property's paranormal history, it's buyer beware 2008-10-18 Nail down right-of-access before purchase 2008-10-11 Health card acceptable for voting but not for mortgage 2008-10-04 Always review purchase agreements with a lawyer 2008-09-27 Brother messes up with email scam 2008-09-20 Not a good idea to interfere with right-of-way 2008-09-13 Oil storage tank leak a cautionary tale 2008-09-06 Bylaw sinks pirate ship playhouse 2008-08-30 Foreclosure tale is coyote ugly 2008-08-23 Presence of asbestos kills home purchase 2008-08-16 Mortgage fraud scheme manipulated 'puppet' purchasers 2008-08-09 Putting oil in wrong tank adds fuel to this warning 2008-08-02 Clients will suffer if articling program is abolished 2008-07-26 Vendors take risk signing SPIS form 2008-07-19 Family feud sparked over ownership of cottages 2008-07-12 New delayed occupancy warranty benefits consumers 2008-07-05 Closing dates you can take to the bank 2008-06-28 SPIS form could spell rocky legal ride for buyers 2008-06-21 Long-suffering homeowners need cement case resolution 2008-06-14 Good renovation advice available to both owner and contractor 2008-06-07 Cheque scam threatens to slow down real estate transactions 2008-05-31 Check the noise level before you purchase 2008-05-24 Before buying check survey for boundaries 2008-05-17 Buyer soaked with vendor's final water bill 2008-05-10 Good fences make good neighbours but bad lawsuits 2008-05-03 Road access critical when buying a cottage 2008-04-26 Supreme Court rules on joint name transfer issue 2008-04-19 Buyer pays price for jilting agent 2008-04-12 Beware if you're purchasing new to flip 2008-04-05 Reno contracts should never be taken lightly 2008-03-29 A little info, a lot of trouble 2008-03-22 Power of attorney under scrutiny 2008-03-15 Seek advice before making mortgage manoeuvre 2008-03-08 Landlords can keep properties smoke-free 2008-03-01 When your lakeside lot starts to grow 2008-02-23- New condo delayed-closing rules coming 2008-02-16- Furnace in a closet voids condo sale 2008-02-09- House must be completely empty when sale closes 2008-02-09- Direct Energy maintenance plan leaves me in the cold 2008-02-02- Tarion proposals should help buyers in delayed closings 2008-01-26- Is secrecy a major structural defect in buyer protection? 2008-01-19- Lack of contract invites heartbreak CBC MARKETPLACE - THE CONDO CRUNCH - Wendy Mesley (with Bob Aaron) 2008-01-05- House fraud decision rocks industry 2007 Toronto Star Columns TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2007 GROW-OPS 2007-12-22 - As if lawyers need extra work 2007-12-15 - Document your insured possessions 2007-12-08 - Time to repeal outdated law 2007-12-01 - 'Arrogant' bank chastised by judge 2007-11-24 - We need an open, comprehensive grow-op list 2007-11-17 - 'Miller bite' hangover probably won't drive buyers out of the city 2007-11-10 - Is it right for agents to turn a blind eye to signs of grow-op? 2007-11-03 - Federal tax cut already in effect 2007-11-03 - Buyer beware if you want that GST rebate 2007-10-27 - Troubled house worthless, assessor rules 2007-10-20 - 'Effluent society' can't afford to flush 'n' forget 2007-10-13 - The worth of an e-mailed signature lost in legislation 2007-10-06 - It's best not to combine mortgage, line of credit 2007-09-29 - Renovation project calls for written deal 2007-09-22 - Be careful when buying a house once heated with oil 2007-09-15 - Bench can honour our past, add to community's future 2007-09-08 - Signing SPIS form remains a huge risk 2007-09-01 - Title insurance policies can differ 2007-08-25 - Probate not necessary to sell house in most cases 2007-08-18 - Relying on municipal records too risky 2007-08-11 - Lack of land survey led to lot-size mistake 2007-08-04 - Neighbours in talks after mutual driveway dispute 2007-07-28 - Have your lawyer review purchase agreement before you sign anything 2007-07-21 - UFFI clause has outlived its purpose 2007-07-14 - Ruling may have major impact on TARION 2007-07-07 - Old fence makes for warring neighbours 2007-06-30 - Vendor who signs SPIS invites future litigation 2007-06-23 - City axe threatens golden goose 2007-06-16 - Warranty plan could be election issue 2007-06-09 - Should vendor disclose a property's past? 2007-05-26 - Creative taxes answer to city's budget woes 2007-05-19 - Tarion warranty fails to protect consumers 2007-05-12 - When selling home, truth is the best policy 2007-05-05 - Easement dispute points to value of survey 2007-04-28 - Who's liable for house defects? 2007-04-21 - Paralegal licensing is good news 2007-04-14 - Don't buy without a home inspection 2007-04-07 - No protection for conversion projects 2007-03-31 - Bank takes a hard hit with condo parking space fraud 2007-03-24 - City land transfer tax a bad idea 2007-03-17 - Advocacy group dissatisfied with Tarion 2007-03-10 - Condo battle ends after 14 years TORONTO POLICE SERVICE 2003-2006 GROW-OPS (16 MB download) 2007-03-03 - Real estate commissions must be paid 2007-02-24 - Bylaw breach turns costly 2007-02-17 - Warranty does not eliminate client's rights 2007-02-10 - Buyers protected - Court backs purchasers in delayed closings 2007-02-03 - Buyer pays for pouncing on seller's error 2007-01-27 - GST reduction rebates are hefty on home sales 2007-01-20 - A survey can save you major hassles: Stewart Title responds 2007-01-13 - Neighbours draw line over repairs 2007-01-06 - Some U.S. title insurers seek to avoid paying claims 2006 Toronto Star Columns 2006-12-30 - In 2006, title fraud top real estate story 2006-12-23 - 'Tis the season when many of us bless our homes 2006-12-16 - Your castle isn't always a fortress 2006-12-09 - Buyer beware when it comes to deposits 2006-12-02 - Real estate deals don't belong in court 2006-11-25 - Beware the tiny, turgid prose of the offer 2006-11-18 - Sister's signature forged in sale 2006-11-11 - Fraud victims deserve quicker compensation 2006-11-04 - Disclosure: It's seller beware 2006-10-28 - Title fraud bill faces troubled future 2006-10-21 - Beware of signing disclosure forms 2006-10-14 - Make land survey part of any deal 2006-10-07 - Title theft issue strikes emotional chord 2006-09-30 - No correct answer or easy solution to title fraud dilemma 2006-09-23 - A moving experience: Couple picked up and left 2006-09-16 - Draft fraud law ignores innocent buyer 2006-09-09 - 'Tainted' houses can be 'scary,' complex issue 2006-09-02 - Fraud, forgery alleged in mortgage scheme 2006-08-26 - Independent legal advice is for real 2006-08-19 - Greedy consumers fueled mortgage scam 2006-08-12 - Parental gift up for grabs in divorce 2006-08-05 - Be careful buying nearly new home 2006-07-29 - Why risk court appeal? Just change the law 2006-07-22 - Leaky condo lawsuit offers lessons for all 2006-07-15 - Results can be costly if contract is not specific 2006-07-08 - Take smoking ban inside the home 2006-07-01 - Lawyers play key role in buyer protection 2006-06-24 - Condo buyers' class action suit bears watching 2006-06-17 - Learn about future use of nearby land 2006-06-10 - Toronto subject to native land claim Indian Claims Commission - Toronto Purchase Inquiry 2006-06-03 - Top 10 things to beware of when buying resale 2006-05-27 - Tough to reconcile Caledonia land dispute 2006-05-20 - Ministry's 'clarification' a tax grab 2006-05-13 - How new GST will affect homebuyers 2006-05-06 - Ontario hikes land transfer tax on new houses 2006-04-29 - Finders not keepers in real estate deals 2006-04-22 - House title thieves can wreak havoc 2006-04-15 - Learn all facets of title insurance 2006-04-08 - Tax records don't always reflect reality York Region Police 2002 - 2005 Grow-Ops Toronto Police Service - 2005-6 Scarborough grow houses Durham Region Police 2006 Grow-Ops 2006-04-01 - Ruling may force police to list grow houses 2006-03-25 - Litigation can prove a costly nightmare 2006-03-18 - Scarborough grow houses listed on line 2006-03-11 - Make sure dimensions of lot are specified 2006-03-04 - Get expert advice for estate planning 2006-02-25 - Closing date extension request denied 2006-02-18 - What do you do if you find a bag of cash? 2006-02-11 - Use RRSP funds now to reduce mortgage 2006-02-04 - Time-shares: Don't buy under pressure 2006-01-28 - Some noisy neighbours should just pipe down 2006-01-28 - Assemble your own 'dream team' 2006-01-21 - Act brings major changes to real estate industry 2006-01-14 - Lawyer disbarred for role in mortgage scheme 2006-01-07 - In real estate, time truly is of the essence 2005 Toronto Star Columns 2005-12-31 - Proposed bill concerns TREB, GTHBA boards 2005-12-24 - Seller on hook for damage between deal signing, closing 2005-12-17 - Developer truly was a 'giant' in the building trade 2005-12-10 - Mortgage fraud persists with cash-back schemes 2005-12-03 - Truly innocent people may lose homes to fraud 2005-11-26 - Check to see if home is under warranty 2005-11-19 - Survey can thwart real estate fraud 2005-11-12 - Check sealed areas during home inspection 2005-11-05 - Reviewing survey a must in any transaction 2005-10-29 - Check condo deed's unit number with plans 2005-10-22 - Caring broker may get you broader coverage 2005-10-15 - Zoning bylaw clashes with Charter rights 2005-10-08 - Check mover's insurance before leaving for new home 2005-10-01 - Storm warning: You may not be covered for losses 2005-09-24 -  Know the facts about extension provisions 2005-09-17 -  Get it all in writing if building a home 2005-09-10 - Be careful using RRSP to buy home 2005-09-03 - Should sex offender registries be accessible? 2005-08-27 - Hollywood star's court win a victory for homeowners 2005-08-20 - 'Poorly built house' case ends after lengthy fight 2005-08-13 - Energy efficient homes may be eligible for CMHC mortgage refunds 2005-08-06 - No penalties for late closing if buyer agrees to new deadline 2005-07-30 - Readers say marijuana growing concern 2005-07-23 - Buyers unaware of endangered birds 2005-07-16 - Get advice about down payment gifts 2005-07-09 - Grow house disclosure is critical 2005-07-02 - Be wise: Get a will to avoid problems 2005-06-25 - Toxic mould in homes becoming a hot issue 2005-06-18 - New law improves time-share safeguards 2005-06-11 - Get legal advice if no occupancy permit on closing day 2005-06-04 - It's difficult to detect bogus ID 2005-05-28 - Buyers told it's illegal if they occupy home 2005-05-21 - Avoid a feud: treat cottage like a business 2005-05-14 - BANANA has appeal 2005-05-07 - Home completion delays a sign of the times 2005-04-30 - New model homes may not be covered by Tarion 2005-04-23 - Can new home GST also apply to renos? 2005-04-16 - Read warning clauses carefully 2005-04-09 - Real estate fraud continues to grow 2005-04-02 - Issues to consider before signing purchase agreement 2005-03-26 - Who owns the air above our homes? 2005-03-19 - Tracking down a home's history 2005-03-12 - Electricity liability can be shocking 2005-03-05 - Zany bogus scams don't fool insurers 2005-02-26 - Disclosing defects to buyers a problem area 2005-02-19 - Co-ownership deals offer special set of challenges 2005-02-12 - Disputed land sliver cost couple $42, 000 2005-02-05 - Illegal basement flat proves costly mistake 2005-01-29 - Basement suites must meet requirements 2005-01-22 - Dream house nightmare 2005-01-15 - Broker may find a better mortgage deal 2005-01-08 - Desperately seeking peace and quiet 2005-01-01 - A few ideas for the Minister 2004 Columns 2004-12-24 - Is it legal to deck the lights? 2004-12-18 - Frisky neighbours keep couple awake 2004-12-11 - Be ready for the unexpected in real estate deals 2004-12-04 - Forgotten oil tanks can prove expensive 2004-11-27 - Hazard land brings grief 2004-11-20 - Search heats up home privacy concerns 2004-11-13 - Wife's forgery puts home at risk 2004-11-06 - Resale home inspection a smart move 2004-10-30 - Readers weigh in on disclosure statements 2004-10-23 - Laurels to paralegal report; e-learning darts 2004-10-16 - Staying silent in home sale may equal fraud 2004-10-09 - Heed power of attorney 2004-10-02 - Builders must fulfill their promises 2004-10-02 - Books to crack for condo owners 2004-09-25 - Follow checklist to avoid surprises 2004-09-18 - Real estate agent fined for overlooking survey 2004-09-11 - Fractional structure much better approach than typical timeshare 2004-09-11 - Arrange own mortgage insurance 2004-09-04 - Weed-like tree at root of neighbours' quarrel 2004-08-28 - Wrong brick colour used for couple's dream home 2004-08-21 - Ruling will spur credit agencies to fix errors quickly 2004-08-14 - Even amateur builders may be liable 2004-08-07 - Paperwork may be lacking in cottage sales 2004-07-31 - Tall tales for insurance adjusters 2004-07-24 - Buyers back out after plan altered 2004-07-17 - Religious freedom trumps condo rules 2004-07-10 - Winds of change at warranty board 2004-07-03 - When full disclosure could mean no sales 2004-06-26 - Lawsuits could mean mortgage refunds 2004-06-19 - No clear winners in this builder-owner wrangle 2004-06-12 - Marijuana grow-ops slash value of real estate 2004-06-05 - No simple answer to disclosure of defects 2004-05-29 - New product protects houses from title fraud 2004-05-22 - New type of ownership better than some 2004-05-15 - Warranty will cover some mould damage 2004-05-08 - Include floor plan in offer to avoid surprises 2004-05-01 - Reserve fund studies are due Tuesday 2004-05-01 - Warranty program needs more scope 2004-04-17 - Seller's bills can haunt new owner 2004-04-10 - House size not guaranteed to buyers 2004-04-03 - Columnist helps nab fraud suspect 2004-03-27 - It's true: Some fences make very bad neighbours 2004-03-20 - Interest rates, closing delays among buyers' top concerns 2004-03-13 - No stigma attached to nothing-down deal 2004-03-06 - Protection needed for small investors 2004-02-28 - Time is running out on Ontario squatters' rights 2004-02-21 - ONHWP has obligation to publish claims on Web site 2004-02-14 - Selling unregistered condos can be complex 2004-02-07 - Home truths aren't always so simple Lawrence Bremner: Seller's Property Disclosure Statement 2004-01-31 - Lawyers should handle real estate deals 2004-01-24 - Court upholds city ban on pesticides 2004-01-17 - Amazing grace period spells grief for buyers 2004-01-10 - Lawyer suspended for role in house flips 2004-01-03 - New type of property fraud is shocking 2003 Toronto Star Columns 2003-12-27 - You can never have too much insurance 2003-12-20 - Look out for suspicious clauses 2003-12-13 - Power failure can pull plug on real estate deals 2003-12-06 - Electronic registration means more paper 2003-11-29 - Lawyer Robinette played key civil rights role 2003-11-22 - Arranging a mortgage? Bring some photo I.D. 2003-11-15 - Best to arrange your own mortgage insurance 2003-11-08 - Don't stick tenants with hefty tax bills 2003-11-01 - Fur flies in courts over pet ban 2003-10-25 - Politicians, not courts, must stop island airport plan 2003-10-18 - Can unhappy buyers post signs? 2003-10-11 - ONHWP's $100,000 limit should be raised 2003-10-04 - Property 'flip' lands lawyer in hot water 2003-09-27 - Appliance switch was costly for vendor 2003-09-20 - Ask, and you shall avert disappointment 2003-09-13 - Time for politicians to step up to the plate 2003-09-06 - It's not a sin to keep your SIN private 2003-08-30 - A book for dummies, or by dummies? 2003-08-23 - Homes' in-law suites can be risky bet 2003-08-16 - Deed forgery far too easy 2003-08-09 - Buyers had recourse for altered floor plan 2003-08-02 - Mortgage fraud victims can also lose homes 2003-07-26 - Beware of extra costs for mortgage paperwork 2003-07-19 - Do neighbours have right to natural light? 2003-07-12 - The perils of buying a vendor-built home 2003-07-05 - Ontario buyers deserve same rights as British 2003-06-28 - No flying maple leaves in Markham on Canada Day 2003-06-21 - No gazumping, please, we're Canadian 2003-06-14 - Choose title insurance firm carefully 2003-06-07 - Infrared camera ruled an invasion of privacy 2003-05-31 - Law Society boots lawyer in property flip scam 2003-05-24 - Deductions not fair and not necessary 2003-05-17 - Squatter's rights no defence 2003-05-10 - Home inspector warned of moisture in basement 2003-05-03 - Movers liable for losing couple's possessions 2003-04-26 - Vendors didn't reveal facts about nude beach 2003-04-19 - Danger seen in popular home insulation product Link to CBC The National documentary on "Deadly Dust" 2003-04-12 - Be your own real estate agent at new Internet site 2003-04-05 - Buyers need protection from delayed closings 2003-03-29 - Just what do timeshare owners actually own? 2003-03-22 - Legal wrangles continue in cement case 2003-03-15 - Class action nixed in alleged price-fixing case 2003-03-08 - Adopting condo model for new homes won't work 2003-03-01 - Family compensated in mortgage fraud case 2003-02-22 - Real estate agents must exercise care 2003-02-15 - Do you know where you live? 2003-02-08 - Courts pave way for the greening of our lawns 2003-02-01 - Smart investors skip RRSPs to pay down mortgage now 2003-01-25 - Column on warranty program hits nerve 2003-01-18 - Does ONHWP really protect homebuyers? 2003-01-11 - Victims of a mortgage fraud 2003-01-04 - It's never too early to prepare your will 2002 Columns 2002-12-28 - Don't let house insurance take a holiday 2002-12-21 - Unfinished work causes nightmares on moving day 2002-12-14 - Getting to the root of property damage 2002-12-07 - Standard contracts offer builder leeway to make changes 2002-11-30 - Homebuyers beware of old fuel oil tanks 2002-11-23 - Insurance firms guard themselves from terrorism 2002-11-16 - Pointing out 'Hudak's folly' 2002-11-09 - Common sense can help protect your identity "Identity Theft - Who's Using Your Name"  by Ontario Privacy Commissioner Ann Cavoukian (from www.ipc.on.ca) 2002-11-02 - Taxpayers on hook for leaky condo 2002-10-26 - Mike Myers Dr. an evil idea 2002-10-19 - The two-car garage that wasn't 2002-10-12 - Misery loves company in real estate lawsuits 2002-10-05 - Country dream washed away 2002-09-28 - How homebuyer protection could be improved 2002-09-21 - Owner had to make a stink about basement 2002-09-14 - eBay clicks with real estate 2002-09-07 - Home warranty program behind the times 2002-08-31 - Residents heated up over transformer boxes 2002-08-24 - In praise of caring builders 2002-08-17 - Why should buyer have to wait for service? 2002-08-10 - There's no place for racism in real estate 2002-08-03 - Don't be rattled by fixtures vs. chattels 2002-07-27 - Study shows mortgage renewers a loyal bunch 2002-07-20 - Squeaky wheels get after-sales results 2002-07-13 - Controversial Ottawa house has new owner 2002-07-06 - Homeowner lost legal suit over mould 2002-06-29 - Agents, brokers face fines in double-offer sale scheme 2002-06-22 - Loyalty programs could be illegal 2002-06-08 - Cottage purchases deserve due diligence 2002-06-06 - Ask a Lawyer 2002-05-25 - Paralegal proposal a recipe for havoc 2002-05-18 - Lawyers governing paralegals: recipe for disaster 2002-05-04 - Builder offers can conceal surprises 2002-04-20 - Tenant-homeowner tax inequity must stop 2002-04-13 - Fraudulent title transfer takes costly toll 2002-04-06 - Oklahoma flip tosses lawyer 2002-03-23 - New York real estate still strong after Sept. 11 2002-03-16 - Nightmare ending for victims of fraud 2002-03-09 - Title fraud costs taxpayers 2002-03-02 - Inspect home before listing to correct any minor flaws 2002-02-23 - Property title fraud strikes a nerve 2002-02-16 - Home office tax breaks 2002-02-09 - Stolen Dreams 2002-02-02 - Recent decision does little to dissuade dishonest realtors 2002-01-26 - Home insurance policy not all that reassuring 2002-01-19 - Living in Shuster's house 2002-01-12 - Couple wins fight over new house 2002-01-05 - Woman loses squatter's rights' case 2001 Columns 2001-12-29 - Tory bill takes aim at consumers 2001-12-22 - The War and Peace of condo literature 2001-12-18 - New form gives buyers protection 2001-12-08 - Making noise about noise 2001-12-01 - Building a litany of broken promises 2001-11-24 - No will? Get one now! 2001-11-17 - What recourse do St. Clair W. homebuyers have? 2001-11-10 - Making the GST work better for homebuyers 2001-11-03 - Getting to the root of a cellar flood 2001-10-27 - Murder, mayhem and ghosts 2001-10-20 - Is there a deal or not? Case is a tricky one 2001-10-13 - Why bar lawyers from real estate transactions? 2001-09-29 - Challenge to the low-flush commode 2001-09-22 - Flood of reaction greets call to regulate salespeople 2001-09-22 - Condo Act guide is user friendly 2001-09-15 - Big win for B.C. condo owners 2001-09-08 - Look before you waive a contract condition 2001-09-01 - This odour problem 'mushroomed' 2001-08-25 - Class action suits expected to multiply 2001-08-18 - What lies beyond your walls? 2001-08-11 - Wild West tactics must be corralled 2001-08-04 - Draft real estate law flawed 2001-07-28 - No beach party for Lake Erie residents 2001-07-21 - Lessons for buyers from project fire 2001-07-14 - Final chapter written in `infamous cement case' 2001-07-07 - Liberty Walk buyers won't have to pay more 2001-06-30 - 'Lawsuit, shmawsuit': Yiddish livens up courtroom 2001-06-23 - City takes hit for shoddy Reno 2001-06-16 - Do we want to be like our southern neighbour? 2001-06-16 - Pizza person shut out 2001-06-09 - Wife may be on hook for co-signing loan 2001-06-02 - Ottawa to force lawyers to snitch on clients 2001-05-26 - Erotic affair with the home 2001-05-19 - Pre-sale inspections smooth path for buyer and seller 2001-05-12 - Did you buy at site of fire? 2001-05-05 - Possession counts when finders aren't keepers 2001-04-28 - Gretzky: he sues, he misses 2001-04-21 - What if Ontario residents don't have proper title to their lands? 2001-04-14 - Insulation foam doesn't deserve to be banned 2001-04-07 - Small-town lawyer has some big ideas 2001-04-04 - Squatter's rights a tricky issue 2001-03-24 - Unfortunate ruling for home-buying public 2001-03-17 - Using kit to write will can be risky 2001-03-10 - Condo or co-op? 2001-03-03 - Why racist restrictions no longer apply in land deals 2001-02-24 - Beware the 'Oklahoma' swindle 2001-02-17 - Cement case hard to work out 2001-02-08 - Should homeowner pay off mortgage or invest in RRSP? 2001-02-02 - Who's liable if dog bites? 2001-01-26 - 'Oklahoma swindle' is just plain real estate fraud 2001-01-18 - In pursuance of plain English, forthwith 2001-01-11 - What if your house was sold out from under you? 2001-01-04 - Why condo cash deal caused concern 2000 Toronto Star Columns 2000-12-28 - Don't take your home insurance for granted 2000-12-21 - Municipality liable for faulty construction 2000-12-14 - Homeowners not liable for sidewalk mishaps 2000-12-07 - Time real estate industry started e-mailing offers 2000-11-30 - There's no turning back on plan to automate land registry 2000-11-23 - Not all title insurers are alike 2000-11-18 - Why you should get title insurance 2000-11-10 - Make sure your lawyer's on the e-train 2000-11-05 - Province draws line on sloppy documentation 2000-10-28 - Spectre of tainted houses raised 2000-10-20 - Co-owning a house? Get a written agreement 2000-10-14 - Love is blind - that's why there's legal advice 2000-10-07 - Inspectors don't cover environmental hazards 2000-09-30 - Real estate body insults its members 2000-09-30 - When parents help their kids buy a home 2000-09-23 - Paralegal ruling will have far-reaching result 2000-09-16 - White paper proposals target real estate fraud 2000-09-09 - Proposal would protect consumers 2000-09-02 - Thinking of buying a time-share? 2000-08-26 - Builders, vendors ignore feng shui at their peril 2000-08-19 - Vendor mortgage issue draws reactions 2000-08-05 - Seller's existing mortgage can be superb marketing tool 2000-07-29 - City's gouging home buyers with hefty fee hike 2000-07-22 - Hallelujah! Land Transfer Tax refund here to stay 2000-07-15 - Purchaser cancels deal and gets deposit back 2000-07-08 - Up-to-date survey is vital 2000-07-01 - Proceed with caution with clauses found on contract's 'extras' 2000-06-24 - Those 'extras' certainly add up 2000-06-17 - Paralegal proposals a recipe for havoc 2000-06-10 - No-fee mortgage marketing plan has costs 2000-06-03 - Be cautious when buying property with a partner 2000-05-27 - Don't be insulted if lawyer asks for ID 2000-05-20 - Trouble Free?

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