by David Greenspan | Mar 13, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Columnists
As AI is weaved into the fabric of various industries around the globe, real estate stands at a crossroads. Over the years, we’ve seen waves of new technology—social media, chatbots, online lead generation—each touted as the next game-changer. Now, AI has...
by Natalka Falcomer | Mar 11, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Columnists, Featured
In the world of real estate, few names command as much respect as Howard Drukarsh. As the co-founder of Right at Home Realty (RAH), one of Canada’s largest independent real estate brokerages, Drukarsh has seen the industry evolve firsthand. His journey—marked by...
by James R.G. Cook | Mar 10, 2025 | Columnists, Legal Issues
Stock photo (Canva) QUICK HITS A buyer agreed to purchase a home, but before closing, the property was destroyed by fire, triggering an insurance clause in the APS. While the seller provided insurance details and extended the closing date, the buyer...
by Daniel Foch | Mar 6, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
Toronto’s real estate market is starting to feel unfamiliar. After a long stretch of rapid price growth and relentless competition, the landscape is shifting. Buyers, once forced into rushed decisions, are now taking their time. Sellers, who could once count on quick...
by Marty Douglas | Mar 5, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
Each month, a BCREA leader shares their insights in an exclusive column for Real Estate Magazine. Is your association or board interested in contributing? Send us an email This just in: “Provincial government requires hosts to register with new short-term...
by James R.G. Cook | Feb 27, 2025 | Columnists, Legal Issues
QUICK HITS A buyer who failed to close on a Burlington property due to lack of funds attempted to rely on legal defences of force majeure and frustration, citing difficulties accessing inherited money from Afghanistan and a failed sale of another property. The...