by REM Editorial Team | May 16, 2014 | Boards & Associations, Featured, News
New research released by the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) says the city’s Municipal Land Transfer Tax is causing “a massive loss of economic activity in the City of Toronto and a corresponding loss of thousands of jobs.” The report, conducted by Altus Group...
by Debbie Hanlon | May 14, 2014 | Advice for Agents, Featured
I’m going to throw a word at you and I want you to note your first reaction to it, okay? All right, here we go… change. If you felt apprehension, nervousness or even fear at that word, you’re not alone. Change is something that most people are uncomfortable with...
by Eddy Boudiwan and George Hill | May 12, 2014 | Featured
By Eddy Boudiwan and George Hill We have often been asked how we select our investment properties and why we favour multi-family buildings. The residential market is our key area of focus, which is divided into owner and tenant occupied. As we delve into real estate...
by REM Editorial Team | May 9, 2014 | Boards & Associations, Featured
Eileen Smith is this year’s recipient of the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver’s (REBGV) Professional Excellence Award. Smith became a Realtor 49 years ago. In that time, she founded two real estate offices on the North Shore and developed a reputation for...
by REM Editorial Team | May 7, 2014 | Featured, Profiles
By Danny Kucharsky The real estate profession has a bright future despite the fact consumers can find more information than ever about the housing market on their own, says Tom Wright, the outgoing president/CEO of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO). Wright is...
by REM Editorial Team | May 5, 2014 | Featured, Profiles
By Kelly Putter When you tally the numbers in Maggie Tessier’s career you’d be foolish to say the figures aren’t impressive. But the irony is it’s never been primarily about being a top-performing real estate professional for this Sudbury native. Tessier is a fitting...
