by Rob Dundas | Jun 22, 2026 | Guest Columns
The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author. There’s a word nobody in real estate wants to say out loud. Sales. It follows us around like a bad reputation — and for a lot of people in this industry, it fits. But for a lot of...
by Jean Lépine | Jun 19, 2026 | Guest Columns
Governance plays an important role in any organization. For a regulator, strong governance supports effective decision-making and public confidence. At its core, RECO exists to protect consumers. Whether buying, selling, or renting, Ontarians deserve confidence that...
by Kate Teves | Jun 18, 2026 | 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 her an email. Like many members of the real estate community, I was...
by Dixie Lee MacDonald | Jun 17, 2026 | Guest Columns
Imagine a consumer scrolling through listings and seeing “under contract” on a property they love. They move on. But the deal wasn’t firm — it was sold conditionally, and your client just lost a potential backup offer. That’s not a...
by Daniel Foch | Jun 16, 2026 | Columnists
A housing turn arrives first through behaviour. The quiet buyer asks for a second showing. The listing agent hears fewer dead phone lines after an open house. The seller who wanted a 2022 price starts asking where the first real offer might land. May had some of that...
by Jonathan Alphonso | Jun 15, 2026 | Guest Columns
Buyer agents usually make one of two mistakes with power of sale properties. They either treat them like normal resales, or they get nervous about the words “power of sale” and avoid the property entirely. Neither approach is right. A power of sale purchase can be a...