by Jake Cohen | Jan 2, 2025 | Guest Columns
The real estate industry still has a long way to go when it comes to building truly accessible spaces for all, and the new $956-million Toronto courthouse is just the latest example of how Canada is falling short. With a claim to be the “most accessible courthouse in...
by REM Editorial Team | Dec 23, 2024 | Guest Columns
Forward from the Editor At REM, we often feature stories from industry professionals sharing their insights. We also love highlighting personal experiences that shed light on the emotional journey of buying and selling a home. This holiday season, we’re happy to share...
by Brandon Reay | Dec 10, 2024 | Guest Columns
For years, Ontario’s real estate boards were the gatekeepers. Need MLS access? You joined the local board—no questions, no choices. But that’s history. Today, with most Ontario boards subscribing to PropTx, MLS services are no longer region-locked. Instead, the...
by Seth Scott | Dec 9, 2024 | Guest Columns
After last year’s particularly dismal ski season, the promise of a snowy, La Nina-kissed winter has skiers across the province excited to hit the slopes. While the weather forecast might be promising, for some of the major ski resorts in B.C.’s interior, the financial...
by Mark Morris | Nov 29, 2024 | Guest Columns
The Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) mortgage loan insurance program is a government-backed initiative that allows homebuyers to purchase properties with less than a 20 per cent down payment. Initially designed to help Canadians without significant...
by Matt Richling | Nov 28, 2024 | Guest Columns
Picture this: a newly licensed agent steps into the industry, full of energy and big ideas. Within a year, they’re overwhelmed, frustrated and walking away, disillusioned about a career they were once excited to pursue. We see this scenario play out too often. And...