by David Hillar | Apr 25, 2025 | Guest Columns
Despite making up less than 1 per cent of potential long-term housing stock, short-term rentals continue to shoulder a disproportionate amount of blame for Canada’s housing crisis, and Ontario has become ground zero for this narrative. The short-term rental (STR)...
by Katie Steinfeld | Apr 23, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
In today’s uncertain real estate market, listings are expiring or being terminated more frequently than we’ve seen in years. For example, freehold properties in Toronto have been terminated or expired approximately 39 per cent more than this time last year. Some...
by Barry Lebow | Apr 14, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
In real estate, every home tells a story. Some are filled with laughter and light. Others are weighed down by silence, sorrow or sheer overwhelm. Few are more complex than the homes of hoarders. As Realtors, we’re not just selling square footage and finishes; we’re...
by Jeff King | Apr 3, 2025 | Guest Columns
Housing affordability is a complex challenge in our country that requires multiple solutions. No single policy change or initiative will be enough to address the issue on its own. Instead, meaningful progress will require collaboration across the private, public and...
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 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...
