by Lisa Thompson | Oct 9, 2020 | Guest Columns
Big changes are here for Ontario’s competitive real estate sector. Last week, after many years of effort, I was pleased to enact regulatory reform that brings the rules for real estate brokerages and professionals into closer alignment with contemporary business...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 5, 2020 | News
After years of lobbying for the right to incorporate, Realtors in Ontario will now be permitted to operate their business through a personal real estate corporation (PREC). “Today is a historic day for Ontario’s 80,000 Realtors. We are thrilled that our members can...
by Christopher Alexander | Sep 30, 2020 | Featured, Guest Columns
The strength of the Canadian real estate market has continued to prove itself time and time again during the pandemic. While we’re not out of the woods yet, we are expecting continued growth for the duration of 2020, with an active market for the foreseeable future...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 22, 2020 | Featured, News
A new policy report from the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) recommends that the government focus on implementing growth-friendly policies to stimulate recovery, including a Land Transfer Tax holiday and a new renovation tax credit. “The aftermath of the...
by Sean Morrison | Aug 28, 2020 | Featured, Guest Columns
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) exists to help our members succeed in building stronger communities. We are always looking to improve our product offering to members and we have an incredible opportunity before us at OREA to invest in new member services....