by REM Editorial Team | Oct 11, 2023 | Boards & Associations, News
Saskatchewan enjoyed strong September sales, even though inventory was the lowest it’s been in 14 years. Last month, the Saskatchewan Realtors Association (SRA) reported provincial sales of 1,295, a 2.5 per cent year-over-year gain and 6.3 per cent higher than...
by Cindy Freiman | Oct 10, 2023 | Advice for Agents, News
In response to higher interest rates and inflation, as well as a tighter housing market, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority of Ontario (FSRA) made two recent announcements aimed at offering further consumer protection when it comes to mortgage fraud and...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 10, 2023 | Boards & Associations, News
Over the past few months, more sellers have entered the housing market, particularly in September with a surge of new listings in all major Canadian markets. This is thanks to several things, notably rising borrowing costs from higher interest rates, as the latest...
by Susan Doran | Oct 6, 2023 | Boards & Associations, News
Ten Ontario real estate boards have stepped up and called for a special general meeting with the provincial association, citing concerns around the controversial mandatory insurance plan for Ontario realtors slated to be put into effect by the association in a few...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 6, 2023 | News
Metro Vancouver housing prices eased last month, thanks to a small boost in regional inventory and seasonal decline. Andrew Lis, the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV)’s director of economics and data analytics, points out they watched “The reluctance of...