by REM Editorial Team | Nov 21, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect additional information provided by TRREB after publication. Specifically, TRREB clarified that the proposed dues increase would help offset a $6.5-million decreases in revenue and was intended to address broader...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Nov 13, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
A newly designated provincial flood zone in Quebec has sparked concerns and anger across the real estate industry. The Quebec Professional Association of Real Estate Brokers (QPAREB) says the new zone affects 77,000 properties potentially impacting property values,...
by REM Editorial Team | Nov 8, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
Home sales in Metro Vancouver jumped 31.9 per cent in October compared with the same month last year, according to Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR). The real estate board says the strong sales are a sign buyers may be responding to lower interest rates. “To some...
by Daniel Foch | Nov 6, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
A lukewarm attempt at recovery seems to be appearing in Toronto’s real estate market. For the first time in a while, it seems that demand has been able to outgrow supply. According to October data from the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board, active listings are still...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 30, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is proposing reforms for the third and final phase of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act (TRESA), including additional education for new Realtors, expanded regulatory oversight and stricter disclosure rules. In a white...
by The Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast | Oct 22, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) released its quarterly forecast on October 15 and, as it turns out, it’s a mixed bag. There’s cautious optimism as national home sales are expected to see a modest recovery, and interest rates are forecasted to drop...
