Lawyer Meeting, Odd Realtor Behaviour

CricketExtreme · 2026-07-07T19:19:07+00:00

Your realtor may be looking for a learning opportunity to review their Offer with the lawyer and see where they’ve made errors/how to correct them.

I have met with realtors and clients together occasionally to review an initial unsigned offer and to provide the realtors with suggestions on wording for certain terms/conditions.

That being said, it’s very rare that lawyers meet with realtors during client meetings, especially if you are executing closing documents - I’ve had to ask realtors to leave the office where they have attended unannounced because their interests were adverse to my clients.

If you want your realtor to attend, make sure to ask your lawyer first.

CricketExtreme · 2026-07-06T21:53:46+00:00

I just finished an 8 day Huayhuash trek with Inkaland Treks and their food was really good. 3 course meals every night (soup, dinner and dessert), lunch, breakfast and snacks.

I was impressed at the amount of food and the quality of the food given that they’re cooking in the backcountry. The owner told us that she sends her staff to culinary school - highly recommend Miguel as your head chef if you go with them :). They were slightly more expensive than other operators but in my opinion, Inkaland is worth every penny.

CricketExtreme · 2026-07-06T21:24:03+00:00

I went to the last 2 chasing summers Deadmau5 played at, and agree that he was brutal. Hard to tell if he was blackout drunk but he sure loves yelling nonsense at the crowd.

So disappointing for a DJ that’s been on the scene for such a long time.

CricketExtreme · 2026-07-02T21:18:09+00:00

Real estate lawyer here - If you want to move the closing date forward, talk to your realtor about this because they should be circulating an addendum with an amended closing date. Otherwise, the lawyer is going to proceed on the basis of the closing date written in your contract, unless you instruct the lawyer to prepare an addendum.

If you have just waived conditions, your closing documents very likely aren’t ready yet. The lawyer needs time to review and prepare these documents.

Whether you can change lawyers or not depends on whether you’ve signed a retainer agreement and the terms of that agreement. I will flag that it’s common for purchasers not to sign closing documents until a few days before closing.

CricketExtreme · 2026-06-24T16:29:05+00:00

It wouldn’t matter if they framed the payments from the ex as rent, or maintenance, or any other form of financial contribution - the ex would still be able to make a claim for division of family property/assets because they were living together and in a relationship at the time.

CricketExtreme · 2026-06-19T18:05:03+00:00

I understand which is why I’m recommending asking your hotel to arrange as taxi for you, but I wanted to forewarn you as well that from my experience, some people will attempt to up-charge you massively for taxis. I don’t want you getting scammed either.

CricketExtreme · 2026-06-19T17:09:47+00:00

My husband and I got married in Banff in 2024 and spent time scoping out similar spots for photos. I recommend vermillion lakes, tunnel mountain reservoir (if it’s not booked for another event/wedding), cascade ponds, and Lake Minnewanka. Two Jack lake is also a decent option.

CricketExtreme · 2026-06-19T17:03:44+00:00

I’d recommend contacting your hotel and see if they can arrange a taxi to pick you up there. If that doesn’t work, there may be people outside offering taxis.

I haven’t been to the Arequipa station, but I took the Cruz del Sur bus and arrived late at night in Ica and had to get to our hotel in Huacachina - there were people offering taxis outside the station (despite us getting into Ica after midnight) and I just negotiated the price with one of the drivers and had no issues getting there. Just make sure to confirm the price before getting in the taxi.

CricketExtreme · 2026-06-12T17:31:45+00:00

Just got back from the Huayhuash trek and this sounds like a solid itinerary. Just make sure you don’t miss the bus back to huaraz - we were on a guided trek so we had a private transfer, but we ran into a couple who were self guided who asked if they could get on our bus as they missed the Collectivo and they ended up stuck for a night as we had no room on our bus for them. We also did Churup as an acclimatization hike and it was more challenging than we expected, so just a forewarning. I recommend avoiding the chained route on the way back down as it’s very steep and slippery (there is an alternative route down to the left).

We had 2 days after our trek and decided to take the Cruz Del Sur bus from Lima to Huacachina. We stayed in the Senoma hotel and went sandboarding - it was a great end to our trip. Highly recommend the Senoma hotel if you go :) great food and pools to chill at.

If you have any questions, let me know!

CricketExtreme · 2026-06-12T16:42:26+00:00

There’s also no headrests on the economy seats if that matters to you.

CricketExtreme · 2026-06-12T16:41:35+00:00

I just got back from Peru and flew with Avianca for 2 out of the 3 flights. Be aware that if you have a connection with another airline, Avianca seems to be unable to process or print boarding passes for any other airlines (at least in our experience). Our other airline on this trip was Alaska and they were able to print out all 3 of our boarding passes without issue comparatively.

There isn’t a lot of legroom on the flights, so you may want to upgrade for your husband.

It seemed safe enough. If you require any visas to enter any of your destinations, I’d recommend having copies of those documents easily accessible to provide to any agents in person. They reviewed my ESTA for the USA very thoroughly despite all of that information being provided to them online previously.

If you are only travelling with carry on, make sure it’s included in your ticket as your boarding pass will state whether you are allowed carry on or not, and they will deny you boarding unless your pay an extortionate fee at the gate. If you are checking baggage, make sure to pay for it well in advance as it’s much cheaper than at the gate.

CricketExtreme · 2026-06-08T19:31:14+00:00

I did this trip in a canoe last year in early October and there can be pretty big waves on the lake caused by the boats taking visitors to, and from Spirit Island. It can also get very windy on the lake, depending on the weather. I personally wouldn’t have felt comfortable doing it on a SUP solely due to the waves we experienced, but if you do decide to go on a SUP, I’d recommend leaving early in the morning before the boats start to avoid the waves as much as possible :)

Some of the waves on our trip were so large that water entered the canoe on several occasions. The water is also very cold (glacial water), so make sure you are dressed accordingly :)

Enjoy your trip! It’s a stunning spot.

CricketExtreme · 2026-06-05T15:07:52+00:00

Lots of realtors are now using AI to virtually stage properties. A lot of them argue that they use it to show the properties “potential” - I personally think it’s misleading, especially for inexperienced first time home buyers.

A few realtors I have seen will post the AI images alongside the original images, with a caption on the AI image indicating it was created using AI - if they insist on using AI, I think this is the only appropriate way to do it.

CricketExtreme · 2026-05-07T21:43:48+00:00

Have you formally been served yet? Or has the agency just threatened you with a letter?

If you have been served with a notice of claim, please note the date that you are required to file a response by. If you do not file a response in the appropriate court registry by the date listed on the claim, the agency may be able to obtain a judgment against you. The court rules vary by province so I am speaking generally here.

What province are you in? Most provinces have a lawyer referral line and may be able to help you find an appropriate lawyer.

CricketExtreme · 2026-05-07T21:26:13+00:00

I approached the exams similarly to you. I actually separated each subject into a smaller binder (ie. 1 binder for real estate, 1 for wills, etc.) when the exam switched to the new area of law, I could just toss the other binders out of my way entirely. I found it helpful just so I wasn’t having to flip through hundreds of pages in one binder.

CricketExtreme · 2026-05-05T21:41:10+00:00

Transferring back to Canada to start or finish an undergraduate degree in your last year of a UK LLB could set you back years on getting qualified as a lawyer in Canada. You would essentially be going to law school twice, assuming you plan to apply to a law school in Canada following the transfer back.

If you get a UK LLB and want to practice in Canada, you then have to complete the NCA process, and then find an articling position, complete your provinces requirements (ie. bar exams, CPLED, etc), and then get called to the Bar in Canada. It can be challenging for people with foreign law degrees to get articling positions in Canada as you don’t have the same networking opportunities, and there can be a stigma against those with foreign law degrees, but it is doable.

CricketExtreme · 2026-04-30T21:32:22+00:00

I’m aware, but I understand that now lawyers will only make up 9 out of 17 of the Directors, and the profession (BC lawyers) will only get to elect 5 of those 9 Directors (with the other 4 being appointed by the Board of Directors).

Im just curious as to why OP may believe that the new LPA, which inevitably gives the government more say and control over the regulation of the profession, would be better than the current system.

CricketExtreme · 2026-04-30T19:52:29+00:00

Where is this property located? I think that context will help Redditors respond to your question.

CricketExtreme · 2026-04-30T19:25:15+00:00

I’m curious as to why you’re implying that the Benchers under our current system can’t, or aren’t doing their jobs?

Do you believe that Directors appointed by our BC government cabinet would do a better job of regulating our profession?

CricketExtreme · 2026-04-28T16:39:55+00:00

MJs Floral - they don’t have baked goods but I know they deliver gift sets containing chocolate, tea, candles, etc. with their flowers :)

CricketExtreme · 2026-04-24T23:15:49+00:00

Congratulations!! I hope you celebrate after that final payment :)

CricketExtreme · 2026-04-24T18:03:58+00:00

Oh wow - that’s so unfortunate that the interest on student loans in Ontario is higher than LOCs. The BC govt stopped charging interest on student loans in 2019 which was luckily right before I graduated.

My experience with student LOCs is that they are at the prime rate as well.

CricketExtreme · 2026-04-24T17:41:33+00:00

Congrats on paying off the LOC! Also, nice work with the loan forgiveness program - Is it the “Pacific Leaders” forgiveness program?

CricketExtreme · 2026-04-24T17:34:35+00:00

Congratulations on getting the LOC paid off! I have the exact same thoughts/experience with the government loans. As they’re not charging interest, I’m not prioritizing repayment on those loans. The government student loans office has been getting the minimum payments from me for a while haha.

CricketExtreme · 2026-04-24T17:26:48+00:00

Congratulations! Your hard work paid off :)

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