by Christopher Alexander | Apr 20, 2023 | Community, Guest Columns
I always knew my grandfather was loved, but I’ll admit that I was taken aback by the sheer amount of outreach my family received when Frank Polzler, or “Mr. P,” as he was affectionately known, passed away on December 23, 2022, at the age of 89, with...
by REM Editorial Team | Apr 17, 2023 | Announcements, Community
Avison Young has announced the appointment of Jessica Toppazzini as the first female managing director for its Vancouver office. The commercial real estate company says Toppazzini first joined Avison Young in January 2022 to build the Valuation & Advisory team as...
by REM Editorial Team | Apr 13, 2023 | Community, Good Works
The pollinator crisis is having a severe impact on Canada’s ecosystems, and the Fly Home Project is launching a national initiative to tackle this problem. This collaborative effort involves the real estate industry, conservation groups and community members...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 28, 2023 | Community, Webinars & Podcasts
For the first time in nine quarters, housing affordability improved in Canada. Episode 74 of the Real Estate Investor podcast explores a myriad of topics, including a closer look at National Bank’s Housing Affordability Monitor. Hosts Daniel Foch and Nick Hill...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 22, 2023 | Community, Webinars & Podcasts
How could the recent demise of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) impact the real estate market? In episode 72 of the Real Estate Investor podcast, hosts Daniel Foch and Nick Hill explore the implications of the demise of SVB and Signature Bank and whether smaller financial...
by Rick Mayuk | Mar 20, 2023 | Advice for Agents, Community
Imagine this scenario: It’s a freezing cold winter evening, and your client calls to say their heating system suddenly stopped working – and it’s the night before an open house! They don’t want to pay for an expensive service call if it’s not...