by REM Editorial Team | Oct 4, 2011 | Publisher's Page
I like the idea of going to church. When I see people going to church on Sunday or a house of worship on a Saturday or a mosque or temple on any day, I think that what they are doing is wonderful. In many cases folks going to worship are wearing, as some say, “their...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 6, 2011 | Publisher's Page
In 1977, I had the great privilege of driving along a highway overlooking the fantastic red cliffs of the Italian Riviera. I was on a pristine toll road that looked like it had just been finished. I found it odd that there was hardly anyone else on the highway....
by REM Editorial Team | Aug 10, 2011 | Featured, Publisher's Page
When the MLS System was first introduced in Toronto over 50 years ago it was called the Photo Co-op system. When it started there were many board members who scoffed at the idea of sharing information with fellow Realtors in the city. Some brokers felt it was unfair...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 15, 2011 | Publisher's Page
This July 1 many of us celebrated Canada Day by watching Peter Mansbridge on the CBC in Ottawa with great pride. Many of us are also watching the rest of the world with hope and in many cases fear. Most of us have concerns about trouble spots of social unrest in the...
by REM Editorial Team | Jun 13, 2011 | Featured, Publisher's Page
By Heino Molls Every so often I hear discussions about limiting the number of real estate licenses issued by the provinces. The argument put forward is that there are too many real estate sales reps in the field competing for a limited amount of business, making the...
by REM Editorial Team | May 19, 2011 | Publisher's Page
As I wring my hands and worry about readers, I am grateful that Realtors across the country continue to read REM with loyalty and enthusiasm. I have heard that readership at some of the large mainstream newspapers has been down by as much as 30 per cent due to the...
