by Bobby Vakili | Jul 9, 2026 | Guest Columns, Legal Issues
When your clients are buying real estate in Ontario, they must plan for closing costs — and the most significant closing cost is land transfer tax (LTT). LTT is calculated on a sliding scale based on the property’s purchase price, and it’s effectively...
by Rob Dundas | Jul 1, 2026 | Guest Columns
The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author. So, a guy walks into a job fair . . . You know the kind, every booth has somebody dressed entirely too smartly and who looks like they’re desperately seeking advancement through corporate...
by Dixie Lee MacDonald | Jun 23, 2026 | Boards & Associations, Guest Columns
Should selling real estate require a college diploma? Let’s look at the case for and the case against. In Ontario, real estate education is not a credential. It’s a course. You must have finished high school or an equivalency, pay one of four approved...
by Rob Dundas | Jun 22, 2026 | Guest Columns
The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author. There’s a word nobody in real estate wants to say out loud. Sales. It follows us around like a bad reputation — and for a lot of people in this industry, it fits. But for a lot of...
by Jean Lépine | Jun 19, 2026 | Guest Columns
Governance plays an important role in any organization. For a regulator, strong governance supports effective decision-making and public confidence. At its core, RECO exists to protect consumers. Whether buying, selling, or renting, Ontarians deserve confidence that...
by Dixie Lee MacDonald | Jun 17, 2026 | Guest Columns
Imagine a consumer scrolling through listings and seeing “under contract” on a property they love. They move on. But the deal wasn’t firm — it was sold conditionally, and your client just lost a potential backup offer. That’s not a...
