While some wait for the market to bounce back, we’ve embraced the volatility. People are still selling, refinancing, and even buying — just more carefully. We may not be able to control the market, but we can make sure you feel heard and supported.

Even in a slower market, we’ve been reaching exciting milestones. We recently surpassed $1 billion in real estate transactions! This milestone reminded us of just how many people have trusted us with one of life’s biggest moments. And not only did they trust us, they loved working with us. We now have over 750 five-star Google reviews.

If this is what we can do in a shifting market, we can’t wait to see what’s next.

We get a lot of questions about title insurance, and it’s one of the least understood parts of a closing. For a deep dive into the nuances of title insurance, check out this blog.

For quick reference, here are some questions our lawyers are often asked, answered in plain language, no legal jargon.

A: Although not legally mandatory, title insurance is strongly recommended by our lawyers, and most lenders will want you to have it.

A: No, it's a one-time policy tied to your purchase.

A: Yes, clerical errors or omissions in public records are usually covered.

Sales may be down year over year, but there were 50,098 new residential listings in May, which marks the largest number of new listings added in the month of May in over five years! By the end of May, there were 76,068 active residential listings on the market — an increase of 21.7% from May 2024. Active listings haven’t been this high in May in more than a decade. It's great to see more supply coming to the market but time will tell if the buyers will follow.

Our take: It’s safe to say we’re in a buyer’s market, one where buyers can more easily include conditions that give them an ‘offramp’ from a deal. If you’re buying, that’s leverage worth using. If you’re selling, pay close attention to the conditions you agree to. In an unpredictable market like this, a deal falling through on an unfulfilled condition is far more disruptive than it would be in a steadier one.

Erika purchased her first home in 2020. She was looking for something low-maintenance and in a prime location, so a condo was perfect. Fast forward a year: she meets Gord, her now husband. They started to outgrow the space and knew they wanted to find their forever home — sooner rather than later.

In January 2025, the newly married couple purchased their dream home and sold their cozy condo. Ownright was by their side through it all, simplifying a process that can be overwhelming.

“The Ownright team was so incredibly helpful,” expressed Erika.

The Ownright advantage

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