LaPierre Law Office Professional Corporation
2663 Innes Road K1B 3J7 Ottawa, ON, Canada

Discussing communications and marketing during the pandemic with 50+ local business people. Ottawa Board of Trade CP Business Solutions Inc.

Starting the day off with a discussion with entrepreneurs from various areas of expertise, from all over the city. In times of challenge, it becomes all the more important to become informed on the experiences and perspectives of others.

V.C.P. (@Kevin Savoy Ottawa Board of Trade) Visibility - Credibility - Profitability Great reminder of back-to-basics networking and business planning...

I have sold my house! Now what? (What does my lawyer need from me?) The lawyer has opened the file, and the real estate agent has sent over the Agreement of Purchase and Sale. ‘Is that it? Am I all done?’ No, not yet. To keep things running as smoothly as possible, please provide the name and address of your existing mortgage company in order that we may request a Discharge Statement which will indicate how much money is required to pay off your mortgage. Your mortgage reference number would be very helpful in expediting these requests with the lender.

The Lawyers Working Group has published a helpful tool in estimating the legal costs for your real estate purchase or sale. "In addition to the legal fees, there are numerous other fees, disbursements and taxes that clients will want to know about and prepare for. The Working Group has made available this calculator to assist lawyers calculate these and present them to your clients in a convenient format. Fill in a few boxes on the top of the calculator, edit the disburseme...nt tab and you have a 2-page summary of the cost of the transaction, which compares your quoted fee to the suggested fee schedule. Print it out to review with your client or send it to them via email. We invite your comments and suggestions on this calculator (click here). Fees, Disbursements $ Taxes Calculator (Excel)" https://www.lawyersworkinggroup.com/suggested-fee-schedule

An update from TitlePLUS in response to the COVID19 situation: https://secure.campaigner.com/CSB/public/archive.aspx

As long as the banks are operating, and the Land Titles Office, we as real estate lawyers have an obligation to our clients that need to be addressed in the best way possible. We ask for patience and understanding, as we are dealing with juggling our legal responsibility and social responsibility.

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Buying a home? Don't forget about home insurance! In most circumstances, a Fire Insurance Binder Letter is not required when buying a condominium. Condominiums are insured through your common expense fees but you should still arrange a condominium package with your insurer to cover your contents and anything the condominium corporation’s insurance does not cover.

FYI - real estate investors looking to sell their rental properties... "Ontario is ending a ban instituted during the pandemic on residential evictions. Starting on Saturday, the Landlord and Tenant Board can begin to issue eviction orders that are pending." https://www.msn.com//what-you-need-to-know-ab/ar-BB17oYul

Any other real estate lawyers finding strange unexplained delays in receiving funds from RBC today?

Discussing communications and marketing during the pandemic with 50+ local business people. Ottawa Board of Trade CP Business Solutions Inc.

Starting the day off with a discussion with entrepreneurs from various areas of expertise, from all over the city. In times of challenge, it becomes all the more important to become informed on the experiences and perspectives of others.

V.C.P. (@Kevin Savoy Ottawa Board of Trade) Visibility - Credibility - Profitability Great reminder of back-to-basics networking and business planning...

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