by Daniel Steinfeld | Mar 31, 2026 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
Illegal drug production in residential properties is a serious issue. It creates safety hazards, exposes neighbours to chemical risks and can leave lasting structural damage. No one questions the need for strong enforcement against criminal activity. But as Ontario...
by Karim Kennedy | Mar 25, 2026 | Advice for Agents, Columnists, Guest Columns
(Supplied) For many Canadians, housing now carries a second burden alongside cost, the constant flood of commentary telling them what to fear, what to chase, and when they are already too late. Every week seems to bring a new sweeping conclusion about where the...
by Kate Teves | Mar 19, 2026 | Columnists
Every month, Kate Teves, HR consultant, recruiter and founder of The HR Pro, answers Realtors’ questions about anything and everything related to human resources. Have a question for Kate? Send her an email. Q: When an employee works remotely from a different...
by Daniel Foch | Mar 17, 2026 | Columnists
Last year was already one of the weaker years Canadian real estate has seen in a long time. National home sales totalled 470,314 in 2025, down 1.9 per cent from 2024, and the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) noted that 2026 would mark a fourth straight year...
by Richard Lyall | Mar 17, 2026 | Columnists
Canada’s housing crisis is often framed as a problem of supply: not enough homes are being built to keep up with demand. While that diagnosis is correct, the deeper question is why housing construction has slowed to a crawl in the first place. A growing chorus...
by Brian Madigan | Mar 12, 2026 | Columnists, Legal Issues
Unlimited liability in residential real estate transactions — why? Who knows. It’s not the case in commercial real estate deals and it’s not the case in most other contractual relationships. In just about every other contract, there is a limitation on the...