Can my new construction home be appraised for less than I agreed to pay in my purchase agreement?

by Cohen Highley | Mar 27, 2026 | Land Ownership, News, On Air, Real Estate Law

Julien Luckasavitch ANNOUNCER: I’m with Julien Luckasavitch from Cohen Highley. Julien, can my new construction home be appraised for less than I agreed to pay in my purchase agreement? JULIEN: Yes. If the real estate market declines, housing prices may fall and...

What is Title Insurance?

by Cohen Highley | Mar 27, 2026 | On Air, Real Estate Law

Julien Luckasavitch ANNOUNCER: I’m with Julien Luckasavitch from Cohen Highley. Julien, what is title insurance? JULIEN: It’s a policy of insurance that protects homeowners and lenders from financial loss caused by defects entitled to real estate. It does...

When buying a new freehold construction home, how do I know when my closing will take place?

by Cohen Highley | Mar 27, 2026 | Construction Law, News, On Air, Real Estate Law

Julien Luckasavitch ANNOUNCER: I’m with Julien Luckasavitch from Cohen Highley. Julien, when buying a new freehold construction home, how do I know when my closing will take place? JULIEN: Check your Tarion addendum to the agreement of purchase and sale for a...

The Tarion New Build Agreement Registration

by Cohen Highley | Feb 4, 2026 | Construction Law, Land Ownership, News, On Air, Real Estate Law

Vera Dokter ANNCR: I’m with Vera Dokter from Cohen Highley Lawyers. Vera – what is the “Tarion New Build Agreement Registration”? Vera: As of July 1st, 2025 – new freehold home purchasers must provide notice of purchase within 45 Days of acceptance to Tarion –...

What should real estate buyers and sellers be aware of when obtaining a quote from a real estate lawyer?

by Cohen Highley | Jun 10, 2025 | Articles, Land Ownership, News, On Air, Real Estate Law

What should real estate buyers and sellers be aware of when obtaining a quote from a real estate lawyer? by Vera Dokter https://cohenhighley.com/wp-content/uploads/Cohen-Highley-LLP-Legal-Minute-V1-Vera-May-16th-1.mp3 ANNCR: I’m with Vera Dokter from Cohen Highley...

What is the difference between net and gross commercial property leases?

by Cohen Highley | Jul 1, 2024 | Landlord and Tenant Law, On Air, Real Estate Law

What is the difference between net and gross commercial property leases? by Aesha Patel https://cohenhighley.com/wp-content/uploads/Cohen-Highley-INT-July-12-FM96.mp3 Aesha Patel Before I explain the difference, people should understand that there are basically two...