How to Choose a Real Estate Lawyer
Choosing a real estate lawyer shouldn’t be an afterthought. Too often, people rely on convenience, referrals, or the lowest quote—without understanding what truly matters. But a real estate lawyer plays a critical role in managing deadlines, handling funds, navigating legal requirements, and ensuring a smooth transaction. This guide helps buyers, sellers, and homeowners make informed decisions by focusing on competence, transparency, and service—not just price.
“Professional Cleaning” Clauses:
Why they rarely mean what you think... Unsure about cleaning clauses in your Alberta residential purchase contract? Here are some things to look out for and how Value Law can help you with a smooth closing.
New Alberta Land Transfer Tax (Yes, it is a Tax)
Learn how Alberta’s new Land Transfer Tax impacts your wallet when selling your home.
$0 Disbursements – The Value Law Advantage
What's a disbursement? How do disbursements add up to extra costs? See how Value Law offers you the best value with no hidden fees.
House of Death — The Canadian Case of a Real Estate Deal Gone Bad
Would you buy a house that was the site of a grisly murder? Is a homeowner required to disclose such potentially unsavoury historical details to a prospective buyer?
Why ValueLaw.ca?
You have the right to choose your real estate lawyers. What makes ValueLaw.ca so special?
Top 8 Things To Do Before Buying a Home
Getting preapproved for a mortgage is often the only thing home buyers will do before starting house shopping. Here are some other things, as lawyers, we wish our clients would do from at the start.




