by Justin Herlick | Jul 22, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
For millions of Canadians, homeownership is one of life’s biggest milestones. In today’s economic climate of rising interest rates and affordability challenges, real estate professionals must go beyond just understanding mortgage basics—they need to interpret how...
by REM Editorial Team | Jul 21, 2025 | Announcements, News
Brenda Buchanan has been appointed CEO of Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO), following a national search. The appointment is effective immediately, as announced by RECO’s board of directors on Monday. Following the retirement of the previous CEO Michael Beard,...
by Jasroop Gosal | Jul 21, 2025 | Guest Columns
Would you buy a home that once housed a fentanyl lab? Or, as a Realtor, would you want to list one? You may have already done so. Homes once used for drug production pose serious health and safety risks. From the contamination and structural damage caused by...
by Brandon Reay | Jul 18, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
In May 2025, just 42 new condominium apartments were sold in the City of Toronto. That’s a 69 per cent drop year-over-year, and a staggering 97 per cent below May 2021. Across the entire GTA, only 345 new homes sold: 208 single-family and 137 condos. According to...
by Samantha Long | Jul 17, 2025 | Advice for Agents, News
Realtors are experienced in dealing with two of society’s biggest stressors — money and relationships — but many working in the field have little formal training on handling situations that threaten their own safety. Agents are often expected to meet clients...
