by Courtney Zwicker | Dec 11, 2025 | News
Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) has frozen the accounts of Scarborough-based brokerage HomeLife Today Realty Ltd. after discovering a trust account shortfall of $580,000. In a public advisory issued Wednesday, RECO said it identified a potential shortfall as...
by REM Advertorials | Dec 9, 2025 | Sponsored
It’s every agent’s nightmare. The buyers sign a firm offer, the sellers breathe a sigh of relief, and everyone looks forward to closing day. Then just when the finish line is in sight, the buyer walks away. The deal collapses. The sellers are suddenly on the hook for...
by Eric Stober | Sep 19, 2025 | News
Despite the worsening effects of climate change, the uptake in climate-resilient homes among consumers and builders has been slow, according to experts. Climate-resilient homes vary by location and the most prevalent risks there. For example, in Calgary, a...
by James R.G. Cook | Mar 10, 2025 | Columnists, Legal Issues
Stock photo (Canva) QUICK HITS A buyer agreed to purchase a home, but before closing, the property was destroyed by fire, triggering an insurance clause in the APS. While the seller provided insurance details and extended the closing date, the buyer...
by Sachin Rustagi | Sep 6, 2024 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
Understanding insurance needs can be daunting for any small and medium-sized enterprise (SME). Yet as SMEs contend with an evolving landscape marked by economic fluctuations, technological disruptions and heightened regulatory scrutiny, having a robust insurance...