by REM Editorial Team | Sep 1, 2001 | Letters to the Editor
It is difficult to unite the real estate practitioners together because this industry accommodates too many part-timers. And real estate salespeople are in fact self‑employed businesspersons, although the outdated REBBA in Ontario does not conform to this reality. But...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 1, 2001 | Letters to the Editor
With regard to the article in REM about lawyers selling real estate, Mr. Silverstein, because of his position and knowledge of the real estate industry, cannot claim innocence or ignorance. He knew what was coming down the pipe line. There should be an article...
by REM Editorial Team | Aug 1, 2001 | Guest Columns
By Diane Usher Lawyers, seeking to revive their diminishing role in the real estate transaction, have suggested an expanded role for themselves. While Realtors pocket thousands of dollars for a real estate deal, so the argument goes, lawyers are lucky to make $400 for...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 1, 2001 | Guest Columns
BY AVI ROSEN AND DOMENICA NUNNO In Canada, your real estate agent works with you to list, market and sell your home at the best possible price, or to find a house that's right for you. Your agent also helps you to deal with banks and mortgage brokers and...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 1, 2001 | Publisher's Page
Many years ago in a town that is close to yours, there was a grocer who opened a store in the downtown area. This grocer was an entrepreneur. He knew that in order to attract a lot of customers he would have to offer a large selection of items and the convenience of a...
by REM Editorial Team | Jun 1, 2001 | Publisher's Page
The Publisher’s Page _ Can you imagine people cultivating dandelions on their front lawns? Well get ready, because it's happening right now and it's coming to the homes in your neighbourhood in the very near future. Dandelions are fast becoming the new...