by Dixie Lee MacDonald | Aug 18, 2026 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
The views expressed in this column are solely those of the author. On Closer Inspection with Dixie Lee MacDonald— a second look at the rules, language, and habits of Ontario real estate. MacDonald is a sales representative and a real estate educator with...
by Andrew Fogliato | Jul 10, 2026 | Boards & Associations, Columnists, Publisher's Page
A recent story has caused a lot of discussion, especially on social media, and it’s a debate that seems to come up every few years in our industry. Should a college or university degree be required to sell real estate? I’ve argued both sides of this...
by Steve Tabrizi | Dec 12, 2025 | Columnists
The news of RECO being placed under a provincial administrator has sent shockwaves through Ontario’s real estate community, though the truth is this moment has been years in the making. Many are calling it a fiasco. I see it as overdue — a moment of clarity about the...
by Matt Richling | Nov 28, 2024 | Guest Columns
Picture this: a newly licensed agent steps into the industry, full of energy and big ideas. Within a year, they’re overwhelmed, frustrated and walking away, disillusioned about a career they were once excited to pursue. We see this scenario play out too often. And...
by Gerald Tostowaryk | Nov 21, 2024 | Columnists
Ethics is a cornerstone of the real estate profession, but the question of authority—who decides what is ethical?—is one that continues to challenge us. As professionals held to high ethical standards, we must ask: Who determines these standards, and what gives them...
