Author: GG
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Toronto’s Commercial Rent Crisis: Rents Up 140% While Small Businesses Scramble To Decide Whether To Renew, Relocate Or Finally Buy
Toronto’s Commercial Rent Crisis: Rents Up 140% While Small Businesses Scramble To Decide Whether To Renew, Relocate Or Finally Buy In Toronto, average retail rents have surged roughly 142% since 2019, jumping from about 19 dollars to nearly 50 dollars per square foot, including an almost 70% spike in just one year. All over Canada,… Read more
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How to Buy a Power of Sale Property in Ontario
Step-by-step guidance on how to buy a power of sale property in Ontario, what to watch for, and how to find opportunities before they hit the open market. Read more
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Ontario Power Of Sale Listings Just Hit A 24‑Month High: What That Means If You’re Behind On Your Mortgage In 2026
Ontario Power Of Sale Listings Just Hit A 24‑Month High: What That Means If You’re Behind On Your Mortgage In 2026 Across Ontario, publicly advertised power‑of‑sale listings have jumped to around 285 in April 2026, roughly double a year ago and the highest level in two years. Recent data shows power‑of‑sale inventory across the province… Read more
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How to Stop a Power of Sale on Your Home in Ontario
Behind on your mortgage in Ontario? Learn how to stop a power of sale, protect your home equity, and the financing options available before the lender sells. Read more
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Power of Sale vs Foreclosure in Ontario: What’s the Difference?
Power of sale and foreclosure are not the same thing in Ontario. Learn the key differences, which one lenders use, and what each means for your equity. Read more
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Are Power of Sale Properties a Good Investment?
Are power of sale properties a good investment in Ontario? A balanced look at the potential discounts, the risks, and how to buy distressed real estate wisely. Read more
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The Estate Trustee During Litigation (ETDL): Ontario’s Neutral Caretaker for Disputed Estates
How ETDL appointments work under s. 28 of the Estates Act, who can serve, the Consent to Act and fee proposal, and why the appointment threshold is lower than most families expect. Read more
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What Is a Receivership Sale in Commercial Real Estate?
What is a receivership sale? Learn how court-appointed receivers sell distressed commercial real estate in Ontario and what it means for buyers and creditors. Read more
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How to Buy a Property in Receivership in Ontario
A practical guide to buying commercial property in receivership in Ontario — the offer process, court approval, due diligence and financing. Read more
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Insolvency volumes hit highest rates since 2009, Equifax warns
Insolvency volumes hit highest rates since 2009, Equifax warns I’m watching a clear warning sign in Canada’s consumer credit market: Equifax says insolvency volumes hit their highest level since 2009, with homeowners under the most strain. The pressure is showing up in higher homeowner insolvencies, more consumer proposals, and rising delinquent balances, especially in high-cost… Read more