At Real Estate Magazine, we welcome thoughtful, respectful conversation. Our comment section is a space for industry professionals and readers to exchange ideas, share experiences and respond to the stories shaping Canadian real estate. We ask that all participants help foster a constructive environment.
How to participate
Anyone is welcome to read the comments. To post a comment, simply log in and submit it under the article of interest. Please stay on topic and ensure your comments add value to the discussion.
What’s not allowed
To keep the conversation civil and meaningful, the following types of comments will be removed:
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Personal attacks: No name-calling, insults, threats, doxxing or harassment of REM staff, commenters, or article subjects.
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Spam or promotion: Repetitive messages, commercial pitches, or links promoting outside products or services.
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False or misleading information: Comments must be based on facts. Do not post misinformation or speculation presented as fact.
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Discriminatory or hateful remarks: Racism, sexism, homophobia or attacks against any group or identity are not tolerated.
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Incitement or threats of violence: Explicit or implicit threats or calls for harm will be removed and may result in a ban.
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Off-topic or trolling behaviour: Comments that derail the conversation, provoke outrage, or exist only to inflame will be removed.
On quoting and attribution
If you’re referencing a person or public figure, ensure your quotes are accurate and clearly sourced. Misattributed quotes or paraphrased speech presented as direct quotations may be removed.
Moderation process
Comments are reviewed by our editorial team as capacity allows. We do not pre-moderate all submissions, but we actively remove those that violate our policy once identified or reported. Please allow time for moderation. During evenings or weekends, response time may be slower.
Can my comment be edited or deleted?
If your comment violates our guidelines, it may be edited or removed by our team. When appropriate, we will add an editor’s note to clarify why an edit was made.
Repeated violations
Persistent or serious violations may result in a suspension or permanent ban from commenting.
Report a comment
If you see a comment that violates these guidelines, please use the report function or contact us directly.
A note on reporter involvement
Our editors and contributors may occasionally join the conversation but are not expected to respond to every comment.
Final thoughts
We believe our readers are essential to meaningful industry conversation. Help us keep REM a space for dialogue that is informative, professional and respectful, just as you would in a real-world setting.
Jordana is the editor of Real Estate Magazine. You can reach her by email.
