by Brian Bell | May 20, 2021 | Columnists, Featured
The persistent housing affordability crisis has haunted the dreams of would-be homeowners in major urban markets across the country for decades. In particular, the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and the perennially hot Vancouver and surrounding Lower Mainland markets have...
by Brian Bell | May 7, 2021 | Columnists, Featured
An ancient irritant in the real estate industry is the homeowner who is convinced they can save money by selling their home without a real estate agent. The “For Sale By Owner” listing, affectionately known as a FSBO, has been the subject of ongoing debate for years....
by Brian Bell | Apr 16, 2021 | Columnists, Featured
Canadian banks and credit unions have always nurtured a close partnership with real estate brokers who refer mortgage clients to their branches. That partnership has worked well, so there was no reason to disrupt the status quo. Ask a banker today if they intend to...
by Brian Bell | Mar 29, 2021 | Guest Columns
Traditional Canadian real estate companies should be concerned about Zillow and other new proptech companies that are capable of disrupting the traditional business model. Disruption will take place as the new companies take advantage of data and technology to...
