by Mario Toneguzzi | Jan 9, 2023 | Featured
The recent release of a scathing report by Ontario’s auditor general on the industry’s regulator comes as no surprise to those who work in real estate. The province created the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) to administer and enforce the Real Estate...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Dec 19, 2022 | News
The shifting housing market is a hot topic of conversation, especially for agents with buyers waiting for a significant drop in home prices before making moves. So, will the broader market continue to transition to more favourable conditions for buyers? According...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Dec 5, 2022 | News
Beginning in the new year, non-Canadians will be subject to a two-year ban on purchasing homes in Canada. Many have said it wouldn’t impact the real estate market as foreign buyers represent a small number of annual transactions. But the impact could be severe...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Nov 25, 2022 | Featured
Gazing into the crystal ball and forecasting where a housing market is headed is not an easy task. While certain economic fundamentals, such as GDP growth, employment, and immigration, are pillars of predicting the future, forecasters can be blindsided by unexpected...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Oct 28, 2022 | Boards & Associations, News
QUICK HITS The Realtor Cooperation Policy aims to limit agents’ use of ‘exclusive listing’ and ‘coming soon’ listing tactics. As of Jan. 1, 2023, CREA’s new policy will require listings be added to MLS within three days of...
