by Walter Melanson | Oct 30, 2023 | Guest Columns, Legal Issues
In recent years, ongoing legal battles in both the United States and Canada have brought significant attention to the real estate industry, raising questions about traditional commission structures, antitrust regulations and the potential impact on consumers. These...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 24, 2023 | Announcements, News
On Monday this week, the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)’s CEO, Michael Bourque, announced he’s leaving the national organization. In an interview with REM earlier this year, he said “his decision to step down didn’t hinge on a single factor, though he was...
by Emma Caplan-Fisher | Oct 23, 2023 | Boards & Associations, News
The future of Realtor.ca was discussed, debated and questioned on October 18 at an SGM hosted by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA). In an email, CREA spokesperson Pierre Leduc expressed the national board was “encouraged by the number of participants who...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Oct 17, 2023 | News, Technology
QUICK HITS CREA is holding a Special General Meeting on October 18 to get direction and support on a for-profit future of Realtor.ca. Alberta Real Estate Association and others “don’t see a benefit to selling off a portion of Realtor.ca”. Any...
by Allison Mclure | Oct 16, 2023 | Guest Columns, News
Did you know there is more than one MLS System in Ontario? There are actually seven MLS Systems in the province — more than in any other jurisdiction in Canada — and there is different data in each system. Realtors tend to like statistics, so let’s look at some...
