2015 READERS’ CHOICE WINNER! Thank you very much for everyone that voted for our office in the Durham Region Readers’ Choice Awards for 2015! We won the 2015 Diamond Awards in Both Oshawa & Whitby and Ajax & Pickering. Thanks for all who voted! By G63tEGnX1EUncategorizedJanuary 21, 2021March 22, 2021
2013 READERS’ CHOICE WINNER….AGAIN! Thank you very much for everyone that voted for our office in the Durham Region Readers’ Choice Awards for 2013! We were once again named the best law firm in Durham Region! Thanks for all who voted! By G63tEGnX1EUncategorizedJanuary 21, 2021March 22, 2021
2012 READERS CHOICE AWARD WINNER AGAIN! Thank you very much for everyone that voted for our office in the Durham region readers choice awards for 2012! We were once again named the best law firm in Durham Region! Thanks for all who voted! By G63tEGnX1EUncategorizedJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 2021
NOMINATED AS BEST LAWYER FOR 2012! THANKS EVERYONE I have been nominated once again as the best lawyer in Oshawa/Whitby for the fourth year running. I’ve also been nominated as the best lawyer in Ajax and Pickering even though I reside and work in Whitby! You can vote for me online at www.durhamregion.com by following the link on the top of the page. Votes must be in by September 23, 2012. I am truly blessed to work with so many great people in this area. Thanks everyone! Mark Woitzik is a Real Estate Lawyer in Whitby, and his practice is focused on Real Estate Law, Wills and Estates, and Corporate Law. By G63tEGnX1EUncategorizedJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 2021
READERS CHOICE PLATINUM AWARD WINNER! Thank you again to everyone who voted us the Readers Choice Platinum Award winner for the best law firm in Durham Region for 2011! By G63tEGnX1EUncategorizedJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 2021
AGENT LIABILITY AND THE HOME INSPECTION If you are a real estate agent, I encourage you to read the article below in the Toronto Star by Bob Aaron. As Bob perfectly puts it, “An Agent’s responsibility doesn’t end with advice.” In summary, a recent court case just added a significant amount of potential liability to an agent if that agent does review an inspection report with the purchaser in detail. The details of the article might surprise you, and frighten you at the same time. http://www.yourhome.ca/homes/newsfeatures/regulations/article/1004375–aaron-agent-s-responsibility-doesn-t-end-with-advice If the above link does not work, please copy and paste it into your browser. By G63tEGnX1EUncategorizedJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 2021
AGREEMENTS AND REPRESENTATIONS I remember a wise and great person once told me: “A verbal agreement isn’t worth the paper it is written on”” Never rely on verbal representations when completing an Agreement or considering an amendment to an Agreement of Purchase and Sale. Always get it in writing to avoid any confusion on closing. Mark Woitzik is a Real Estate Lawyer in Whitby, and his practice is focused on Real Estate Law, Wills and Estates, and Corporate Law. By G63tEGnX1EUncategorizedJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 2021
RENTAL ITEMS If you are selling your property, remember to advise your real estate agent and lawyer of any rental contracts that exist for your hot water tank, furnace, or any other chattel or fixture at the property. There are clauses that can be included in your agreement of purchase and sale that will ensure that the buyer of your property will be responsible for future rental payments of any rental items following closing. If you do not advise your real estate agent and lawyer you may be responsible for payments of rental items at the property following the closing of your sale. Mark Woitzik is a Real Estate Lawyer in Whitby, and his practice is focused on Real Estate Law, Wills and Estates, and Corporate Law. By G63tEGnX1EUncategorizedJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 2021
INTEREST RATES While doing a minor renovation at our house, we found the business section of the Globe and Mail from July 19, 1969 stuffed in one of the walls. Interestingly enough, one of the main articles was about interest rates on mortgages being increased to 7.5%. People who owned homes in the early 80’s will remember rates skyrocketing well past 15%. Why is this relevant? Most people with a mortgage today have interest rates on their homes that are less than 5%, at historically low levels. These rates will eventually go up. People should be reminded of the prepayment options in their mortgage. Mortgage companies will usually allow you to prepay 10% to 20% of the balance owing without any penalties. It would be wise for people to take advantage of the prepayment options, because eventually, interest rates will rise. Making prepayments on your mortgage will make your mortgage payment more manageable if interest rates do rise in the future. Mark Woitzik is a Real Estate Lawyer in Whitby, and his practice is focused on Real Estate Law, Wills and Estates, and Corporate Law. By G63tEGnX1EUncategorizedJanuary 21, 2021January 21, 2021