by Christopher Alexander | Feb 16, 2022 | Featured, Guest Columns
We can all agree that Ontario, and Canada, needs more homes. The supply shortage is at the root of an affordability crisis that threatens to derail one of our country’s key economic drivers and the futures of many Canadians who, even if they can afford an...
by Tasha Cowie | Jan 6, 2022 | Featured, Guest Columns
With so many Canadians rethinking their goals and priorities, it’s no surprise that a big move is on many people’s minds. Some may want to start seriously searching for their “forever” home, others may want a smart investment and a backup plan if their current working...
by Mark Frenette | Jan 5, 2022 | Featured, Guest Columns
Succession planning for your real estate brokerage is a proactive way to best position your business for sale and ensure there is continuity to protect your legacy as a real estate leader. Having a well-developed succession strategy can also minimize the risk of...
by Bob Van de Vrande | Oct 27, 2021 | Featured, Guest Columns
This is the time of year when many boards and associations will be holding elections for their boards of directors. Historically, participation by members in such elections has been low. There are many reasons for this, but one is undoubtedly that members do not...
by Phil Soper | Oct 25, 2021 | Featured, Guest Columns
It turns out that millennials have forged their own path through life, ignoring the prognostications of “experts” who said they had them all figured out. In the housing industry we pay particular attention to the behavioural patterns of millennials, those in their...
by Wes Jamison | Oct 20, 2021 | Featured, Guest Columns
Okay, here we go again. A few years ago we had the Competition Bureau down our throats telling us about our anti-competitive behaviour. Their point back then was about allowing outsiders into our MLS system, and a whole host of other things, including commissions. I...
