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The FCT blog aims to answer your industry questions, examine current market trends and provide key information on the value of our products and services.

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.

Real Estate

Canada’s real estate market needs a Single Source of Truth

Jan 6th, 2022 | By FCT

How much do you know about the properties you deal with? How much do the others involved in those transactions know? Depending on where that property is, you might not even be…

Real Estate

How are real estate professionals meeting the needs of the new market?

Nov 25th, 2021 | By FCT

The real estate market is always changing, and the most successful businesses change with it. How is yours meeting customer expectations of faster, easier transactions? Five professionals across the country and the…

Title Insurance

Title insurance on farm land: a growing industry

Sep 29th, 2021 | By FCT

Farms, ranches and other agricultural businesses form a keystone of Alberta’s economy and culture. These properties may have a simple, pastoral image, but Alberta’s commercial lawyers understand the unique needs and challenges…

Real Estate

The evolution of the Canadian real estate landscape

May 13th, 2021 | By FCT

Over the last several decades, Canadian cities have grown both outward and upward, reflecting housing trends and preferences which ebb and flow over time. While some Canadians are going further afield in…

Title Insurance

Don’t get caught high and dry

Nov 12th, 2020 | By FCT

Buying a home is both exciting and nerve-wracking.  But it can become downright terrifying when an unexpected expense suddenly appears. A title insurance policy is an important investment that can save you…

Home Owners

The tale of a leaky roof and a defunct air conditioner

Sep 24th, 2020 | By FCT

Picture this, a stately house nestled on a beautiful lot, on a street lined with majestic trees. Seems idyllic, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, sometimes those stately homes offer unwelcome surprises. Seniha Ceylan found…

Home Owners

Five steps to getting your mortgage refinance started

Jan 23rd, 2020 | By FCT

There are many reasons to refinance your home. One of the most common reasons is to get a lower interest rate than the one you initially agreed to, and pay significantly less…

Real Estate

How to avoid surprises or delays in closing

Sep 12th, 2019 | By FCT

You finally found your dream home and your offer was accepted. Congratulations! While this is a huge achievement, it’s not time to start celebrating yet. During the closing process, there are a…

Home Owners

What to look out for when viewing a potential home

Jul 25th, 2019 | By FCT

When you’re shopping for your dream home, it’s an exciting, but challenging time. Between a fresh coat of paint and luxurious washrooms, it’s easy to get distracted by the aesthetics. But beware…