by Phil Soper | Apr 24, 2023 | Guest Columns
Earlier this year, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) announced its launch of public consultations on three new mortgage underwriting regulations intended to go beyond the existing minimum qualifying rate—otherwise known as the mortgage...
by Christopher Alexander | Apr 20, 2023 | Community, Guest Columns
I always knew my grandfather was loved, but I’ll admit that I was taken aback by the sheer amount of outreach my family received when Frank Polzler, or “Mr. P,” as he was affectionately known, passed away on December 23, 2022, at the age of 89, with...
by David Langlois | Apr 18, 2023 | Boards & Associations, Guest Columns
In thinking about the Realtor Cooperation Policy, I am struck by two things. The first is a lack of nuance. It feels like a blunt instrument designed primarily to increase the number of listings available to MLSs for public distribution. The second is the mechanism by...
by Courtney Hindorff | Apr 11, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Well, needless to say, the start of 2023 has been a little rocky. With inflation a major concern for most Canadians, rate hikes have ballooned loan costs, resulting in slower markets and uncertainty in the industry. This uncertainty cooled what was one of the hottest...
by Brin Werrett | Apr 6, 2023 | Guest Columns
Like many, I’ll be watching some of the world’s best golfers compete in Augusta this weekend. While names like Rahm, Scheffler, and McIlroy will be in the spotlight, it’s others on the course that I’ll be watching closely. They are the best in...
by Brin Werrett | Mar 29, 2023 | Guest Columns
Imagine you owned a Starbucks. Your shop, the Park Street location, is one of several in your city. Starbucks has given you the right to use its brand, offer its products and represent the company. You want your store to be as successful as possible, stand out, and...
