by Jordana Springgay | Dec 9, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
As Toronto City Council considers a proposal to increase the municipal land transfer tax on higher-value homes, new Ipsos polling for the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) shows many Toronto residents are already frustrated by what they see as the City’s...
by Jordana Springgay | Nov 7, 2025 | News
The B.C. Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) has issued “urgent orders” suspending Realtor Balpreet Singh Bal and his brokerage, Fraseridge Realty Ltd., over allegations of serious financial misconduct. The provincial regulator has also frozen trust accounts...
by Jordana Springgay | Oct 24, 2025 | Community
At REM, we’ve always valued open, honest conversation. Our readers have unique perspectives and experiences, and your insights are what make the discussions around our stories meaningful. To continue fostering thoughtful dialogue, we’re updating our comment policy....
by Jordana Springgay | May 26, 2025 | News
A new wave of Canadian homebuyers is entering the market armed with digital tools, family support and a hint of financial pressure. According to the 2025 CMHC Mortgage Consumer Survey, the share of first-time homebuyers is on the rise, digital research is the norm...
by Jordana Springgay | May 9, 2025 | News
A former Calgary real estate agent has been charged with fraud in connection to a multi-million-dollar real estate investment scam that police allege deceived several investors over four years. Calgary police announced on May 8, that Eric Drinkwater, 43, has been...
