by Heino Molls | Oct 22, 2015 | Publisher's Page
We have all heard that the three rules of real estate are location, location, location. It’s been this way for years. That is, until today. It’s all changed now. Now it’s finance, finance, finance. It’s all about the money now. It used to be, “Call me for a waterfront...
by Ross Wilson | Oct 20, 2015 | Columnists
When it comes to human relationships, smartphones are quite stupid. Contrary to the common perception that we’re living in a hyper-connected society, I think wireless communication is partly responsible for the growing sense of separation, of disconnectedness and the...
by MarkWeisleder | Oct 14, 2015 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Even a Toronto Blue Jays fan can appreciate the work ethic and charm of Yogi Berra, the New York Yankee who passed away recently. Much has been written of the statements attributed to Yogi and their deeper meanings. Here are five valuable lessons for real estate...
by Chris Seepe | Sep 28, 2015 | Columnists
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corp. (CMHC) states that a person who spends more than 30 per cent of their income on shelter can’t sustain their residence. CMHC put 26.4 per cent of Canada’s renters and 6.5 per cent of homeowners in that category in 2011. Costs are...
by Ozzie Logozzo | Sep 15, 2015 | Featured, Guest Columns
The real estate profession shows no signs of waning in spite of the explosion of the Internet. However, constantly changing technology does impose new demands on those practitioners who value professionalism, survival and making money. Technology, like real estate, is...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 14, 2015 | Letters to the Editor
Regarding the article, Opinion: A new name for “unprofessionals” by Chris Seepe: You had my interest right up until “realturd”. This kind of unprofessional nonsense is unbecoming of our industry and should require a retraction. While I dislike bad, unethical behaviour...
