Author: GG
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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
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New 2026 Lending Rules And AI Underwriting Are Quietly Killing Ontario Real Estate And Small Business Deals Before You Even Sit With A Banker
New 2026 Lending Rules And AI Underwriting Are Quietly Killing Ontario Real Estate And Small Business Deals Before You Even Sit With A Banker There is growing anger online about OSFI’s 2026 lending rule changes, with some Canadian investors saying the rules have “crushed the dreams” of building a real estate portfolio. At the same… Read more
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How Commercial Property Owners Can Avoid Receivership
Facing default on a commercial property? Learn how Ontario owners can avoid receivership through restructuring, refinancing and private capital. Read more
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Ontario’s Hidden Power‑Of‑Sale Wave: Why Listings Are Quietly Surging And Families Are Losing Homes After Just A Few Missed Payments
Ontario’s Hidden Power‑Of‑Sale Wave: Why Listings Are Quietly Surging And Families Are Losing Homes After Just A Few Missed Payments Across Ontario, power‑of‑sale listings have surged to multi‑year highs, with recent reports showing hundreds of homes being forced onto the market after missed payments and months of behind‑the‑scenes struggle. New data shows mortgage delinquencies have… Read more
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Selling an Inherited Property in Ontario: An Executor’s Guide
An executor’s guide to selling an inherited property in Ontario — probate, valuations, coordinating heirs and getting the estate sale right. Read more
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Two Wills, One Estate: How Contested Will Disputes Unfold in Ontario
Grounds for challenging a will, how a Notice of Objection freezes probate, suspicious circumstances and the burden of proof, and what happens to estate assets while the fight is on. Read more