In a real estate deal, there is always consideration, since the buyer gives money and the seller is giving the property. Let’s say you agree to buy a cottage for $200,000.

“If you’re buying and selling real estate, you will be hiring a lawyer in any event, so it’s a good idea to use them to the fullest extent possible. It can save a headache down the line ...

A million dollar-plus home in the Greater Toronto Area's hot real estate market for only $700,000. A five per cent down payment. A 30-year mortgage at a 2.75 per cent interest rate. Those were the ...

A 10-per-cent deposit on a deal of that size would place $170,000 in a trust account held by the real estate brokerage.

When it comes to backing out of a real estate deal, the law doesn’t tend to side with the dealbreaker, says Ron Butler, a veteran mortgage broker and one of the founders of Butler Mortgage in ...

When a real-estate deal falls apart, it’s critical to minimize damages. PhotoDesk Email ...