by Mario Toneguzzi | Jul 2, 2024 | Profiles
As president of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), Rick Kedzior wants to concentrate on the organization’s member-focused strategic plan. His goal is to guide it to deliver its mission of supporting realtors in helping people find a home. “I just want to...
by Emma Caplan-Fisher | Jun 15, 2024 | News
Editor’s note: On June 14, 2024, REM received the following information from Tehreem Kamal: “More than 10 per cent of MREB’s members have signed a petition for an SGM to be called to rescind the vote to amalgamate with WRAR, RAHB and SDREB. MREB is...
by The Canadian Real Estate Investor Podcast | Jun 10, 2024 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) housing market experienced a period of stability on a month-over-month basis in May, with home sales remaining at a low 7,013 transactions, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) reports. That being said, “stability” is not...
by REM Editorial Team | May 30, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
On Monday, the Ontario government announced the Homeowner Protection Act 2024, which contains new measures to enhance consumer protections for homeowners and buyers, aiming to prevent harmful business practices and support informed decision-making. The new measures...
by REM Editorial Team | May 16, 2024 | Boards & Associations, News
Last week, the City of Ottawa’s Planning and Housing Committee proposed to raise the fees it charges developers building new homes by 11 per cent. These development charges are collected by municipalities to cover infrastructure costs and provide new housing services...
