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The FCT blog does not represent a single author or opinion. Instead, it represents the collective voice and experience of FCT’s dedicated niche experts.
Coffee break with Phillip Notley
As Head of Marketing and Communications, Phillip Notley has led our Marketing department for over six years. Phillip’s natural curiosity and big-picture outlook help him discover new ways for FCT to connect…
Happy holidays!
It’s the holiday season again! As we reflect on the past year, it has meant so much to us to see worry and fear turn to hope. Thank you for your…
One small omission can cost you thousands. Protect yourself.
When Andrew Carter* completed the sale of his client’s house, he was ready to move on to the next file. As an experienced real estate lawyer in Saskatchewan, Andrew had done numerous…
How a sealed basement entrance almost sank a Quebec couple
When Emma and Charles Roy* first noticed the water pooling in the basement of their home in Repentigny, just north of Montreal, they thought it was a leaky pipe. Then the couple…
The return of foreign buyers and the Pacific market
Foreign buyers dominated headlines—and if those headlines are to be believed, the market, back in the early to mid-2010s. Two successive provincial governments in B.C. set up foreign buyers’ taxes in order…
Opinion or insurance? The future of B.C.’s commercial sector
Despite the media’s focus on B.C.’s hot residential market, the province’s commercial sector continues to represent massive opportunities, from the lower mainland to the mountains. For many lawyers in B.C., writing an…
Three essential things to look for in a title insurance provider
Since coming to Canada in the early 90s, title insurance has become a reliable source of security for more and more homeowners. As a legal professional, you have more options than ever…
Meet the William G. Davis Scholarship recipient for 2021
On August 25, we had the honour of awarding the 2021 William G. Davis Scholarship. Named for the late Honourable William G. Davis, a chairman of FCT’s board, former education minister and…
Coffee break with Brenna Charles
To many successful national lenders in the mortgage broker channel, Brenna Charles is the face of FCT. A business development director for Residential Lending Solutions (RLS) and recently named CMP Rising Star,…
