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Finally

Received a fax today. “No. of pages: multiple” - made me laugh for some reason

Proposed law on digital wills doesn’t go far enough, some legal groups say thestar.com/business/2021/… via @torontostar

May your March 31 closings go smoothly #realestate #lawyer #ottawa

A legal change on Jan. 1 will affect couples who marry and their wills /via The Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/investing/pers…

Was the #NHLAllStar skills competition this bad when I was a kid?

Aborted transaction in Scarborough. $300k + judgment against purchasers. canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc…

Tip: Assuming hot water tank rentals in an APS should not be done without confirming the existing contract terms. What you thought was $20/month is actually $50/month, with a $5k fee to buy out the contract. And oh ya, there is a lien on title. #ottawa #realestate #lawyer

NOSIs gone. Now get rid of tied selling with hot water tank rentals for new build contracts. Todd McCarthy Competition Bureau Canada #ottawa #realestatelawyer

We helped arrange an existing homeowner title insurance policy this week for an elderly client who had a mortgage free home. She just wanted peace of mind. Title insurance didn't exist when she bought the home in the 80s #ottawa #realestate #lawyer

Sellers, aim for higher deposits on your sale! They offer you better financial protection and leverage if the deal sours. For some reason in Ottawa, deposit amounts are usually low. Aim for 10%, but at least 5% of the purchase price. #ottawa #RealEstateLawyer #RealEstateTips

Did you know? Properly drafted contingencies in your real estate contract can safeguard your interests. Know what you’re signing. #ottawa #RealEstatelawyer

Hot water tank rentals mandatory in a new construction agreement. Builder makes you sign a third party contract in order to buy the home. Tied selling under the Competition Act? What do you think? #ottawa #realestate #lawyer

Go sens go! Ottawa Senators @nhl

Request - Bring back the danger flutes in full for the player intros - not just an intro snippet. Go Sens go! Ottawa Senators Ian Mendes

Did you know some condos can re-assign your parking spot without your consent? Make your offer conditional on a status certificate review. #ottawa #realestate #lawyer

Hot water tank rentals are the gym memberships of real estate: cheap upfront, expensive forever. #RealEstateTips #ottawa #realestate #lawyer