by Susan Doran | May 1, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
Cathy Polan (supplied) Cathy Polan, the new president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, confesses to being “nervous, anxious, and excited all at the same time” about her role. As head of the organization, she joins a growing number of women in top...
by Barry Lebow | Apr 14, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
In real estate, every home tells a story. Some are filled with laughter and light. Others are weighed down by silence, sorrow or sheer overwhelm. Few are more complex than the homes of hoarders. As Realtors, we’re not just selling square footage and finishes; we’re...
by Jennifer Lynch | Apr 2, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
As a Realtor, you’re there in the moments that matter. Whether helping someone find a place to call home or supporting a family as they say goodbye to one filled with memories, your role leaves a lasting impact. Behind every key handed over is a story of change, hope,...
by Brett Surbey | Mar 14, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
Fierce competition among buyers during hot markets in B.C. is a well-known motif, even as softer markets are currently at play. However, recent regulatory changes could mean the return of bully offers when markets inevitably rebound. Effective Mar. 17, B.C. Realtors...
by Lane MacIntosh | Mar 14, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Community, Guest Columns, Profiles
Growing up in the small, close-knit farming and fishing community of Cascumpec, P.E.I., Noreen Barwise (Bryan), much like another island girl, Lucy Maud Montgomery’s fictional character Anne of Green Gables, believed that life was filled with limitless...
