by Al Maitland | Aug 15, 2017 | Guest Columns
In condominium market terms, an assignment is an advance option or a right to purchase a condo unit when it eventually comes onstream. Assignments are sold by the builder to an interested buyer during the construction period or at another point before the condo can be...
by Chris Seepe | Aug 14, 2017 | Guest Columns
There is a powerful, compelling answer to solving the pandemic affordable housing crisis, complete with a huge financial pool, if the government would only take steps to unlock it. The government’s failure to address the housing shortage combined with its decades-long...
by Tracey Anderson | Aug 11, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns
Longevity in real estate is not a myth! Even though statistics show that as many as 80 per cent of new real estate sales representatives leave the industry within two years, those who stick it out can be in it for decades. The key to long-term success is strategy. If...
by Brian Martindale | Jul 31, 2017 | Guest Columns
You have just received your real estate license, and you are ready to join the real estate sales business…or are you ready? Really ready? You have been advised by well-meaning real estate school instructors, brokers, sales managers and other industry leaders...
by Rui Alves | Jul 26, 2017 | Featured, Guest Columns
Ontario’s provincial government is seeking industry input on the issue of multiple representation. Here is my background. I have been a full-time Realtor for over 36 years. I have owned and operated small and large independent and franchised brokerages. I currently...
by Howard Bogach | Jun 15, 2017 | Guest Columns
As a real estate agent, when helping your clients buy a newly constructed – or even recently constructed home in Ontario – an important part of your service is making sure they know about the statutory warranty on most new homes that are less than seven years old....
