by Christopher Alexander | Sep 30, 2020 | Featured, Guest Columns
The strength of the Canadian real estate market has continued to prove itself time and time again during the pandemic. While we’re not out of the woods yet, we are expecting continued growth for the duration of 2020, with an active market for the foreseeable future...
by Antoine Saker | Sep 22, 2020 | Guest Columns
Once upon a time, in a neighbourhood not so far far away, there lived two investors that chose differently. Who fared better? You be the judge. On every edition of Tales of Two Investments, two different real estate investments will be weighed with the same scale....
by Joseph Richer | Sep 15, 2020 | Guest Columns
It’s hard to believe that fall is on the doorstep, and many people have shifted gears to “back to school” mode – although in a very different environment. It has been a difficult year for everyone, and I believe it’s important – now more than ever – to celebrate some...
by Gord McCormick | Sep 4, 2020 | Featured, Guest Columns
The “exclusive” (or non-MLS) listing has been more widely used in our sellers’ market conditions in Ottawa during the last couple of years. While not widespread, it has clearly picked up advocates during the 2020 pandemic. Though there is nothing inherently wrong with...
by Sean Morrison | Aug 28, 2020 | Featured, Guest Columns
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) exists to help our members succeed in building stronger communities. We are always looking to improve our product offering to members and we have an incredible opportunity before us at OREA to invest in new member services....
by David Stroud | Aug 26, 2020 | Featured, Guest Columns
COVID-19 hit some large cities early in the pandemic. Most will recall that New York City was hit particularly hard. Based on this information, many people concluded that cities are more vulnerable to contagion. As well, the real estate industry has observed that many...
