by David Hillar | Apr 25, 2025 | Guest Columns
Despite making up less than 1 per cent of potential long-term housing stock, short-term rentals continue to shoulder a disproportionate amount of blame for Canada’s housing crisis, and Ontario has become ground zero for this narrative. The short-term rental (STR)...
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,...
