by Yousaf Iqbal | Nov 18, 2022 | Guest Columns
Canada’s new foreign buyer ban will take effect on Jan. 1, 2023, with a whisper rather than a bang. Like most experts, at IQI Canada we believe the ban will have only a small effect on transaction volume. When it comes to price trends, the impact will be almost...
by Nick Axford | Nov 8, 2022 | Guest Columns
The Bank of Canada (BoC) has been leading the charge by global central banks in raising interest rates to tackle inflation. Last week, it announced a 50-basis point (bps) increase which took the target rate to 3.75 per cent – well above its estimate of the...
by Justin Havre | Nov 2, 2022 | Boards & Associations, Guest Columns
I value the two ideals of transparency and integrity. They have been the cornerstones of my Calgary real estate brand for nearly two decades. I know many others who have also built healthy, fit business models based on the same core values for success. So, when CREA...
by Brianna Frith | Nov 1, 2022 | Guest Columns
As interest rates continue to rise, so does the level of concern for investors in the market. Many are wondering if this is the start of a market crash, though not everyone is scared. Some see this as an opportunity to invest in real estate while the prices remain...
by Barry Lebow | Oct 31, 2022 | Boards & Associations, Guest Columns
A recent announcement from CREA indicates that any exclusive residential listing that is to be advertised in any format must be posted on MLS. Essentially, exclusive listings for residential properties would be eliminated. This was the case by the National...
by Brian David Gogek | Sep 23, 2022 | Boards & Associations, Guest Columns
If you need more proof of the sad world we’ve surrendered to, look no further than the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB) new ‘Making the Smart Choice’ campaign. Who would have predicted an agency, ostensibly a “sales...
