by REM Editorial Team | Dec 17, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
REM recently spoke with Edmonton’s James Mabey, CREA chair for 2024-25. This is an edited version of the conversation. James Mabey, chair of CREA, reflects on a year of change and challenges for the association and Canadian Realtors. From Realtor.ca’s...
by Emma Caplan-Fisher | Dec 9, 2024 | Sales & Marketing
With the holiday season typically being a slow time for real estate markets, it might not seem like the ideal time to buy or sell. But despite the colder weather and darker days there are benefits to transacting this month and, as a Realtor, staying top-of-mind as the...
by Daniel Foch | Dec 5, 2024 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
The Greater Toronto Area real estate market is beginning to show signs of renewed energy, though the picture remains uncertain. According to the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s latest Market Watch report, a 40.1 per cent year-over-year increase in home sales...
by REM Editorial Team | Dec 5, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
Home sales in Metro Vancouver continued their upward trend in November, coupled with an influx of new listings. According to the Greater Vancouver Realtors (GVR), 2,181 residential sales were recorded last month, marking a 28 per cent increase compared to November...
by James R.G. Cook | Nov 22, 2024 | Legal Issues
Cases arising from failed residential real estate transactions in a falling market reaffirm that buyers who breach purchase agreements may face significant financial repercussions. Often, buyers argue that sellers have failed to mitigate losses by not re-listing the...
