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Most real estate sales contracts require that the settlement occur on a date certain. If the contract provides that “time is of the essence,” that means that if the settlement does not occur ...

Real estate contracts are legally binding documents that outline the terms and conditions of a property transaction. They can be complex and confusing, especially for first-time buyers and sellers.

For real estate agents, this means taking the time to learn a new contract or risk mediating a sale that they — and in turn their clients — don’t fully understand.

Many buyers continue to hold back because they don’t know how much lower the market will go, real estate agent says ...

With Mental Health Week coming to a close, conversations around mental health in the industry will create a more supportive environment, says the CEO of the B.C. Real Estate Association.