Real Estate

Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will ever make. It’s also a process filled with legal documents, deadlines, and financial risks. That’s why many Albertans wonder: Do I really need a lawyer to buy or sell a house?

If you are buying or selling a home in Alberta, chances are you’ll hear about a Real Property Report (RPR). For many people, this document is unfamiliar and confusing — but it is one of the most important pieces of the real estate process.

Buying a foreclosed home in Alberta can seem like an opportunity to secure a property at a lower price. But foreclosure purchases come with unique risks that can catch buyers off guard if they aren’t prepared.

When a marriage or common-law relationship ends, one of the most significant questions is what happens to the family home. In Alberta, the process of transferring property after divorce or separation involves both family law and real estate law.

The loss of a spouse is an emotional and overwhelming experience. On top of grief, families are often faced with legal and financial questions — especially about the family home. Who owns the house now? Can the surviving spouse stay in it? What happens if the home is only in the deceased spouse’s name?