Anne Lok, B. Arch M.S. AAD Salesperson

An easement has been defined as a right that one entity has over the land of another. This can be the right to do something on the other's land or the right to prevent the land owner from using land in a certain way. Minor easements make up less than five to seven percent of a property and are found on the front, side or rear of a property. ...

Toronto zoning by-laws state the provisions that regulate the use, size, height, density and location of buildings on properties within a region, city or town.  The main purpose of zoning by-laws is to regulate the type and size of building that can be built on a property. Zoning by-laws consist of 3 main components: Maps: number of ...

When purchasing from a builder, often buyers are not aware of the restrictions and hidden costs beyond the purchase price. In a hot market when units sell out so fast, buyers have very little say in negotiating the Purchase Agreement. In any event, buyers should be aware of liabilities and extra as set out in the Agreement, and should have ...

In Ontario, federal programs and incentives are always being offered to encourage homeowners and buyers of resale homes to carry out eco-retrofit. Consumers have to make sure they mail in their coupons, and fill out any applications/paperwork to benefit from the savings from these Government incentives. The information can be ...

Many first time buyers are too worried about being able to find a home they can afford, and are neglecting the cost savings options they have in the green real estate market. Sourcing an energy efficient home can lower energy bill and benefit from cost savings in the long run. I recently contributed to a real estate article for the Globe and Mail ...