by Philip Kocev | Aug 29, 2017 | Letters to the Editor
As an ethical, active real estate broker in Toronto who is very familiar with the concerns buyers have with multiple representation (mainly in multiple offer scenarios), I do not support the position the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) or the government...
by Joseph Richer | Aug 21, 2017 | Guest Columns
As the regulator responsible for administering the real estate laws in Ontario, I have the unique opportunity to see the many sides of the real estate sector. I believe the vast majority of registrants are dedicated to providing professional service to consumers. They...
by Barry Lebow | Aug 18, 2017 | Columnists, Featured
In various parts of the country, some buyers are backing out of deals. The reason for many is simple – they bought but could not sell (at their price) their own home. In many cases, one sale leads to a chain of sales and that first deal can cause problems for four or...
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...
