Landlords not obligated to tell buyers, renters about murders: lawyer

CTVNews.ca Staff                                      Published Monday, May 27, 2013 3:26PM EDT If you learned that someone had been brutally murdered in the house or  apartment you were thinking about buying

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Should I buy an apartment with a renter in place?

by Teri Karush Rogers Q. Is there any downside to buying an apartment with a renter in place, beyond waiting until the lease expires? Should I expect a discount off

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A Deduction Unevenly Used

BY: LISA PREVOST A new report from the Pew Charitable Trusts reinforces what many economists have been saying for some time: the mortgage interest deduction primarily benefits high-income homeowners. The

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Real Estate Overtakes Commodities as Top Sovereign Asset

By: Klaus Wille Real estate topped the list of sovereign wealth funds’ investments last year, overtaking commodities and financial services, according to Institutional Investor’s Sovereign Wealth Center. Properties made up

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Home Buyers: What should a real estate lawyer do for you?

Shelley White When graphic and web designer Andy Stanleigh bought a house in Oakville, Ont. last summer, he learned the value of having a real estate lawyer on call. A

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Ask an Expert: My co-op needs cash. What’s the least painful way to get it?

by Teri Karush Rogers Is your building cash-poor? Consider selling off pieces of the roof for residents to use as private outdoor spaces. Q. My co-op building has been hit

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5 things a real estate agent won’t tell you

Here are five important things to know before agreeing to anything with a real estate professional. By:Mark Weisleder Here are five important things to know: Commissions are negotiable : Some

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What are the top buyer regrets?

Trulia’s Chief Economist reveals the findings from Trulia’ s latest consumer survey. Taking a deep dive into the top real estate regrets among American homeowners and renters, the survey found

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How to Buy and Sell a Home at the Same Time

By Zillow Now that the real estate market is picking up again, many people are looking to sell their homes at last. But when you sell, you have to move

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How to be the buyer every seller wants to deal with

For years, the real estate market has been a buyer’s world, with ample inventory, fewer qualified buyers, and highly motivated (read: desperate) sellers. This spring, some signs are pointing to

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