by James R.G. Cook | Oct 29, 2024 | Columnists, Legal Issues
QUICK HITS A Realtor misrepresented the location of a new-build property to buyers, leading them to believe it was in Brampton when it was actually in Caledon, three kilometres away. After discovering the mistake, the buyers sued, and the Ontario Court of...
by Nina Doiron | Oct 28, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Columnists
Welcome to your regular staging advice column designed exclusively for real estate professionals. Whether you’re grappling with how to enhance the visual appeal of your listings or seeking innovative strategies to captivate your target audience, you’ve come to the...
by Noor Gill | Oct 25, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
The term “assignment” may be unfamiliar to industry newcomers. In real estate transactions, an assignment refers to the arrangement where the original buyer of a property, known as the “assignor,” transfers their rights and obligations under...
by The Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast | Oct 23, 2024 | Columnists, News
This morning, the Bank of Canada (BoC) surprised the market by announcing a 50 basis point (bps) cut in its benchmark interest rate, bringing it down from 4.25 per cent to 3.75 per cent. As homeowners and potential buyers digest this news, the primary question on many...
by Brittney Ashley | Oct 23, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
As a realtor, you juggle everything from client relationships, crafting and implementing marketing strategies, handling endless paperwork and trying to balance both work and life — often all at once. Cue the overwhelm! What if there was a way to work smarter, not...
by David Langlois | Oct 22, 2024 | Guest Columns
In the rush to spin out the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)’s Realtor.ca as a taxable entity capable of generating revenues, I can’t help but wonder if we’re eliminating the very reason for its continued success. Why have Canadians made Realtor.ca the...
