by Yousaf Iqbal | Nov 22, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
I cannot provide official statistics at the moment, but I personally have witnessed a rapid increase in assignment sales listings in Toronto over the past six months – and even more so relative to a year ago. What’s more, due to construction and delivery schedules,...
by Christopher Alexander | Nov 20, 2023 | Guest Columns
In October, Toronto’s City Council voted to increase the city’s Vacant Home Tax (VHT) from one per cent to three per cent of a home’s value. This increase comes on the heels of the City’s approval of a graduated Municipal Land Transfer Tax (MLTT) in September 2023,...
by Brin Werrett | Nov 14, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
I’m not much of a “Swiftie”, but when I had the chance to go see the Taylor Swift concert movie, I was blown away by the amount of effort and attention to detail she’s invested in her show. Ms. Swift is more than just a singer and her show is more than just a concert....
by Jeff King and Trevor Koot | Nov 1, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Jointly written by: Jeff King (CEO, Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver) and Trevor Koot (CEO, British Columbia Real Estate Association) There have been many times throughout history when innovation has led the consumer. When Henry Ford envisioned an...
by Andrew Carros | Oct 31, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Growing up with a father running a real estate brokerage and then later opening one myself, I have seen our industry go through many phases. But, over time, one thing remains consistent – a strong company culture based on principles of sharing and collaboration...
by Walter Melanson | Oct 30, 2023 | Guest Columns, Legal Issues
In recent years, ongoing legal battles in both the United States and Canada have brought significant attention to the real estate industry, raising questions about traditional commission structures, antitrust regulations and the potential impact on consumers. These...
