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 ensure our clients feel heard and supported. From the founders 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 ensure our clients 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. Robert Saunders Co-founder and CEO Title insurance Q&A We get a lot of questions about title insurance. And we’re sure you do too. 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. Q: Is title insurance mandatory? A: Although not legally mandatory, title insurance is strongly recommended by our lawyers, and most lenders will want you to have it. Q: Can you switch title insurers later? A: No, it's a one-time policy tied to your purchase. Q: Does title insurance cover errors made by the land registry office? A: Yes, clerical errors or omissions in public records are usually covered. Market snapshot 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. But if you’re representing the seller, be mindful of the conditions you agree to. In an unpredictable market like this, a deal falling through due to an unfulfilled condition can be disproportionately disruptive compared to a more stable environment. Client spotlight: Erika and Gord 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. Like many young professionals, we have busy lives. Ownright's unique dashboard and the virtual meetings with our lawyer made it easy to work around our hectic schedules and keep everything on track. E Erika Ownright Client The Ownright advantage Have a client in need of a real estate lawyer? We'd love to support them. Refer a client now About Us Contact Us Privacy Policy Ownright Inc. 545 King Street West, Toronto, ON M5V 1M1