by Jeremy Godenzi | Apr 1, 2024 | Guest Columns, Technology
With rising concerns about global warming, carbon footprints and dwindling natural resources, energy efficiency and sustainability have become top priorities in nearly every modern industry, and residential construction is certainly no exception. However, many modern...
by Janice Myers | Mar 27, 2024 | Guest Columns
I’ve been CEO of the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) for three months. While I still consider myself new to the role, I have been leading real estate boards and associations in different provinces for more than two decades, giving me a front-row seat to this...
by Nina Doiron | Mar 19, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Home staging, while recognized as a powerful tool in selling a property, sometimes causes people to raise their eyebrows over the apparent expense. Let’s demystify the process by breaking down why staging costs what it does, so we can better understand why it’s good...
by Michael Alladawi | Mar 14, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Within the world of real estate today, refinancing has risen as a pivotal trend affecting property ownership decisions. The potential for lower interest rates and access to built-up home equity leads numerous homeowners to contemplate refinancing. However, this path...
by Joe Schneider | Mar 13, 2024 | Guest Columns, Technology
In December 2023, over 100 MLS, association, proptech and brokerage leaders from 32 countries embarked upon Paris, France, for the inaugural International MLS Forum. Spearheaded by the Real Estate Standards Organization (RESO) and the European Association of Real...
by Rick Mayuk | Mar 6, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
It’s important for your clients to understand that the main objective of a home inspection — whether the inspector is examining their current property or the home they’re looking to purchase — prioritizes major areas, including the mechanical, electrical and plumbing...