by REM Editorial Team | Sep 27, 2024 | Announcements, Boards & Associations
Last week, Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR) announced two new members of its team. The organization has appointed Ashutosh “Ash” Anil as its first-ever chief membership officer (CMO), and Craig Munn as its chief corporate development officer (CCDO), also a new role....
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 25, 2024 | Announcements, Boards & Associations
On September 16, the Ontario government announced a formal consultation process to implement pay-on-demand surety bonds as an alternative to Letters of Credit (LOCs) for home builders. The Ontario Home Builders’ Association (OHBA) recognizes this is a...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 23, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
Last week, in time for the provincial election, Saskatchewan’s housing leaders unveiled Secure Homes, Strong Future: A Housing Policy Blueprint for Saskatchewan. The report names these leaders as: Cameron Choquette, chief executive officer, Saskatchewan Landlord...
by The Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast | Sep 20, 2024 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
There’s an interesting pattern emerging in Canadian real estate: ever since the Bank of Canada’s first rate cut, home sales have increased as buyers get improved affordability, though still well below the long-term average. Price recovery is still yet to be found, and...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 20, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
On Monday, the federal government announced changes to mortgage rules to help more qualified buyers access mortgages and become homeowners. The changes, taking effect this year on December 15, include allowing 30-year amortizations for first-time buyers and for newly...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 13, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
The Ottawa real estate market saw increased activity in August, with 1,100 homes sold, the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB) reports. This marks a 10.2 per cent rise compared to August 2023, though sales remained below both the five-year (-11.4 per cent) and 10-year...
