by Courtney Zwicker | Oct 1, 2026 | News
Beginning today, all Ontario real estate brokerages can begin submitting a new annual financial filing to the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO), giving the regulator a more detailed look at brokerage finances, trust accounts and compliance. The new requirement,...
by Jean Lépine | Sep 30, 2026 | Guest Columns
The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author. Trust accounts sit at the very heart of consumer confidence in Ontario’s real estate sector. Every day, Ontarians entrust brokerages with deposits representing life-changing transactions: the...
by Jordana Springgay | Aug 19, 2026 | Boards & Associations, News
Ontario’s real estate regulator is proposing to reverse fee cuts introduced in 2023, returning fees to 2022 levels, adjusted for inflation. On Aug. 11, the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) posted the proposal to its website, asking for stakeholder feedback....
by Jean Lépine | Jun 19, 2026 | Guest Columns
Governance plays an important role in any organization. For a regulator, strong governance supports effective decision-making and public confidence. At its core, RECO exists to protect consumers. Whether buying, selling, or renting, Ontarians deserve confidence that...
by Brandon Reay | Jan 8, 2026 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
Brokerage viability is not a conversation our industry enjoys having publicly. It is often misunderstood as a discussion about margins, scale or competitiveness. In reality, it is a question of system design. Brokerages are the operational backbone of real estate...
