by Jordana Springgay | Mar 18, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
The Canadian Real Estate Association is proposing a $75 special assessment for members to bolster its legal defence fund amid a flurry of legal issues. In an email sent to member boards and associations, CREA says its legal costs ballooned from $626,000 in 2023 to...
by Daniel Foch | Mar 17, 2025 | Columnists
Don’t miss out—join us online for REM’s monthly market breakdown on March 25 at 2 PM Eastern. REM, columnist Daniel Foch will analyze CREA’s latest stats, market slowdowns, and what shifting buyer sentiment means for Realtors. Register here. It seems Canada’s...
by Jordana Springgay | Mar 12, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
The impact of U.S. tariffs and chaotic back-and-forth threats are rippling through housing markets across Canada, and the uncertainty isn’t likely to fade anytime soon. Robert Hogue, assistant chief economist at RBC, dissected February data from local boards and says...
by REM Editorial Team | Mar 11, 2025 | News
For the fifth consecutive month, average asking rents in Canada have dropped year-over-year, hitting their lowest level since July 2023. According to the latest Rentals.ca and Urbanation report, February saw a 4.8 per cent decline in rents compared to the previous...
by Natalka Falcomer | Feb 26, 2025 | Columnists
Re/Max Canada’s decision to settle the Sunderland and McFall class-action lawsuits represents a major development in the Canadian real estate industry. The lawsuits challenged traditional commission structures, alleging that sellers were unfairly required to...
