by Scott Andison | Mar 24, 2025 | Guest Columns
Like everyone living through the housing and cost of living crises in Ontario today, home builders have been struggling. Housing starts were down 16 per cent in Ontario in 2024, and in some municipalities, they were down over 35 per cent. In many cases, projects are...
by Marty Douglas | Mar 5, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
Each month, a BCREA leader shares their insights in an exclusive column for Real Estate Magazine. Is your association or board interested in contributing? Send us an email This just in: “Provincial government requires hosts to register with new short-term...
by Mark Sakai | Feb 5, 2025 | Columnists
Wildfires are big news. Last July in Jasper, the country watched in horror as a wildfire consumed one-third of the town’s structures, forced the evacuation of 25,000 residents, and resulted in the death of one firefighter and insurance claims of $880-million. Now...
by Anthony Marcusa | Dec 31, 2024 | Sales & Marketing
A competitive housing market and affordability crisis are leading more Realtors to work with renters. A rise in rental scams, along with high interest rates facing prospective buyers, means professionals should consider investing in working relationships with renters,...
by Seth Scott | Dec 9, 2024 | Guest Columns
After last year’s particularly dismal ski season, the promise of a snowy, La Nina-kissed winter has skiers across the province excited to hit the slopes. While the weather forecast might be promising, for some of the major ski resorts in B.C.’s interior, the financial...
