by Jillian Siskind | Nov 2, 2020 | Real Estate, Regulatory
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with the sales team at Sotheby’s International Realty to discuss legal considerations for realtors when dealing with new home sales. It’s a changing landscape for builders, vendors and realtors alike. Here are some...
by Jillian Siskind | Oct 27, 2020 | Real Estate, Regulatory
The modernization of regulations governing Ontario’s real estate industry is welcomed by those in the industry and I am sure it will be embraced by the public. The first phase of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 was implemented on Oct. 1, affecting the work...
by Jillian Siskind | Oct 7, 2020 | Construction, Regulatory
With the goal of improving customer service while enhancing transparency and consumer protection, the Tarion Warranty Corporation recently released an Implementation Plan outlining how it will fulfill recommendations handed down by the Auditor General. Created in 1976...
by Jillian Siskind | Jun 3, 2020 | Real Estate
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, real estate salespeople and brokerages are drastically changing their operations to suit the new reality. The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) is keeping members up to date about the changes required to move forward in this...
by Jillian Siskind | May 6, 2020 | Construction
Important changes to the usual Tarion warranty processes have been put in place to help manage the social distancing measures required to maintain the health and safety of homeowners, builders and the public at large. Make sure you are informed of how these changes...