There have been recent upticks in construction, but Canada is still not building nearly enough homes to meet established targets. Regulatory red tape, high taxes, fees and development charges are the primary obstacles preventing the industry from keeping pace with demand. Canada needs as many as 4.8 million new homes by 2035, yet current construction … Read more

People ask me about this all the time. They see someone onstage, think “I could do that,” and want to know how it really works. So here it is: the honest version. Not the glamour of having your name on the banner as the keynote, but the long, unglamorous build that makes that possible. There’s … Read more

Steve Tabrizi’s recent column, “The M&A wave proves agents still run this business,” captured a reality many experienced industry professionals have quietly recognized for years: the obsession with pure-play, cloud-based “tech platforms” was largely sustained by an extended bull market. When transaction volumes normalize and margins tighten, flashy pitch decks and recruitment models built to … Read more

Real estate attracts people from many different backgrounds, but transitioning into the industry is rarely simple. Three Canadian agents share how they left established careers, navigated uncertainty, and built successful practices in a field that demands commitment, persistence, and adaptability. From the classroom to the closing table Matt Biggley, a salesperson with RE/MAX Capital Diamond … Read more

Listing photo of 112 Ch. de l’Ermite, Mont-Tremblant, QC (contributed by Sotheby’s).   Mont-Tremblant has long attracted affluent buyers to its slopes and lakeshores, but this property represents an unprecedented moment in the area’s real estate history. The waterfront estate at 112 Ch. de l’Ermite, listed at $19.8 million, is poised to become the highest-priced … Read more

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We’ve all seen lease clauses drafted with good intentions that ultimately don’t hold up under Ontario law: “no pets” rules, excessive key deposits, and mandatory professional cleaning clauses are common examples. They may sound reasonable on paper, but whether they are legally enforceable under the Residential Tenancies Act (RTA) is a different question. When drafting … Read more

Sourced photo of Matthew Kuras. Former Vancouver real estate licence holder Matthew Kuras has surrendered his licence as the BC Financial Services Authority (BCFSA) continues its investigation into an alleged short‑term rental scheme. Kuras has been under investigation since 2025 on allegations that include leasing multiple condominium units under false pretences and then subleasing them … Read more

Nova Scotia has surpassed British Columbia to record the highest average asking rent for purpose-built apartment and condominium rentals in Canada, according to the latest National Rent Report from Rentals.ca and Urbanation. In May, the province posted an average asking rent of $2,343 across all apartment and condominium unit types, a 2.6 per cent increase … Read more

More Ontario homeowners are selling properties at a loss as housing market corrections continue to ripple through the province, according to new data from Teranet Inc., the private company that manages property title registrations in Ontario. The trend is most pronounced among properties bought in 2022, when prices peaked. Teranet found that 36.6 per cent … Read more