by Danny Kucharsky | Sep 21, 2018 | Featured, News
The popularity of services like Airbnb for short-term rentals is likely what was behind a move by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) to force Realtors to register as travel agents, says the head of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). With more...
by REM Editorial Team | Sep 17, 2018 | Featured, News
Real estate brokerages in Ontario that work with consumers to arrange short-term accommodations are being told they must become licensed as travel agents. The Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) has begun a campaign targeting real estate brokerages with threats...
by REM Editorial Team | Jan 2, 2018 | News
They might not agree on everything, but when it comes to home ownership being a challenge for younger buyers, Ontarians of all ages concur. A survey conducted by Nanos Research for the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) found that nine-in-10 Ontarians aged 30 to...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 10, 2017 | Featured, News
OREA is commending the Ontario government for introducing real estate legislation that tackles conflict of interest situations and consumer confusion that can arise in the current multiple representation system. “These new rules are some of the strictest in North...
by Jim Adair | Jul 31, 2017 | Boards & Associations, Featured, News
The Ontario Real Estate Association’s five-year strategic plan, which includes beefing up the image of Realtors, creating strong government lobbying efforts and working as an advocate for homeowners, was revealed recently in a livestreamed event. Featuring OREA...