by Todd Shyiak | Mar 28, 2025 | Guest Columns
As we navigate early 2025, many are wondering how economic and political turbulence—most notably the uncertainty surrounding new U.S. tariffs—will continue to impact the real estate market. If the mood feels familiar, it’s because we’ve been here before. Much like the...
by James R.G. Cook | Mar 25, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
(Canva) QUICK HITS The Ontario Superior Court of Justice dismissed a motion by Ojohome Canada Ltd. seeking to restore its access to MLS data feeds from TRREB and CREA. The court found that the brokerage, which operated a referral-based business model, failed...
by Scott Andison | Mar 24, 2025 | Guest Columns
Like everyone living through the housing and cost of living crises in Ontario today, home builders have been struggling. Housing starts were down 16 per cent in Ontario in 2024, and in some municipalities, they were down over 35 per cent. In many cases, projects are...
by MarkWeisleder | Mar 21, 2025 | Guest Columns, Legal Issues
In my experience as a real estate lawyer and speaker, when a real estate brokerage has a proper FINTRAC compliance program, not only do they stay out of trouble with FINTRAC auditors, but they actually close more deals without any negative consequences. However, the...
by Kate Teves | Mar 20, 2025 | Columnists
Every month, Kate Teves, HR consultant, recruiter and founder of The HR Pro, answers Realtors’ questions about anything and everything related to human resources. Have a question for Kate? Send her an email. Question: I need to terminate a seasoned employee....
by Daniel Foch | Mar 17, 2025 | Columnists
Don’t miss out—join us online for REM’s monthly market breakdown on March 25 at 2 PM Eastern. REM, columnist Daniel Foch will analyze CREA’s latest stats, market slowdowns, and what shifting buyer sentiment means for Realtors. Register here. It seems Canada’s...
