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...
by Natalka Falcomer | Feb 26, 2025 | Columnists
Re/Max Canada’s decision to settle the Sunderland and McFall class-action lawsuits represents a major development in the Canadian real estate industry. The lawsuits challenged traditional commission structures, alleging that sellers were unfairly required to...
by Kate Teves | Feb 20, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Columnists
Every month, Kate Teves, HR consultant, recruiter and founder of The HR Pro, answers Realtors’ questions about anything and everything related to human resources. Have a question for Kate? Send us an email, or leave a comment below! Every brokerage, team, law...
