Avison Young acquires Darton Property Advisers
Combined, the Avison Young and Darton portfolio represents 26 million square feet of retail, industrial and office properties throughout Canada. |
Avi Rosen: Where was our common sense?
Never mind short-term stimulus – it is not going to work. |
Ottawa brokerage moves to 100% commissions
“I based my business model on the type of cost effective, efficient and friendly work environment that I was looking for, and couldn’t find when I was a sales representative,” says Richard Keirans, Details Realty’s owner. |
Durham board gets the economic low-down
“Steady job growth is the determining factor in the housing market. Oshawa’s public service sector continues to generate jobs even though there has been a decline in the auto manufacturing sector...” |
Re/Max Vision expands in Toronto
Company acquires Re/Max Metro in Don Mills |
 The fallacy of agent performance
In most jurisdictions, more than 50 per cent of all agents do not make enough money to sustain their careers in good times, and when the going gets rough, they get going. |
Century 21 grows in Sherbrooke
Century 21 Altitude in Sherbrooke, Que. is the newest member of the Century 21 System. |
Letters to the Editor: Bad advice
Excellent advice like that will most certainly (not!) enhance our credibility with the general public. |
 The big pour
Toronto’s Yorkville neighbourhood was abuzz during the busy holiday shopping season, when 120 cement trucks convened at six different pouring locations at the site of the new Four Seasons Hotel & Residences at Bay and Yorkville. |
Ontario PAC meetings lobby politicians
In meetings with MPPs, Realtors discussed the funding of municipalities. OREA’s members emphasized that the province must upload more of the costs of social and health services to ease the property tax burden. |
 Board honours Wayne Cowdery
“There are some new faces here tonight that belong to people who may have never had the privilege of knowing Wayne Cowdery,” said Bryson McQuirter. “Let’s leave here tonight determined to model our sales career more like that of (his)…" |
Boomer brokers and the long goodbye
Succession planning doesn’t appear to be on the radar screens for many of Canada’s real estate brokers, no matter what their age or financial situation. |
Who is the next generation of Realtors?
This month in REM’s annual forecast issue, we look ahead to see how some real estate brokers and agents are dealing with succession issues for their company. |
Letters to the Editor: Home Energy Rating
If you don’t think we need property rights enshrined in our constitution, think again. |
Stories you'll find ONLY in the January print version of REM
Many of REM’s stories are not available online. Here are some stories you’ll find exclusively in the print version of REM. |
Report cautiously optimistic about Canadian real estate investment
In terms of specific sectors, industrial outpaces retail in favoured property categories, but all sectors show strength, including housing. Toronto and Calgary rank as top distribution/warehouse markets.
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The Publisher’s Page: Helpers
In my life I have benefited from the help of others many times. It is humbling when I think that more often than not, those who helped me most I knew the least. I think of these great people most often at this time of year. |
The Un-comfort Zone: What drives your desire?
When you observe the world’s most successful people – in business, sports, or politics – you see that desire takes precedence over every other aspect of their lives. |
Maya Bailey: How to stay positive in today’s market
Here are eight ways that you can create and maintain a positive mental attitude in today’s market.
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Bruce Sheldon leads B.C. Commercial Council
Bruce Sheldon of Royal LePage in Langley, B.C. has been appointed to serve a two-year term as chair of the B.C. Commercial Council. |
Greenrealestate: Keeping your practice relevant
Especially in a time of potential uncertainty, the prospect of ensuring one’s home is both ecologically and economically sustainable is the best message one can pass on to a client. |
Marty Douglas: Laugh or get mad
Between politicians and the stock market, the last quarter of 2008 has been more fun than planning a Stéphane Dion fundraiser. |
Calgary’s Currie Barracks gets top certification
"Calgarians should take great pride in the knowledge that this certification will set the global standard,” says CLC’s president and CEO, Mark Laroche.
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Barney Johnson acquires Re/Max Associates
“Peter Chung has decided to return to sales with 100 per cent of his time going towards building a team as part of the strong Re/Max Crossroads franchise,” says Johnson.
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Market will weather the storm, says Re/Max
The report says major markets are evenly split in terms of housing performance in 2009, with 11 centres forecast to match or exceed 2008 home sales and 11 expected to slide from 2008 levels. |
Stan Albert: Yellow Pages canvassing and other wacky ideas
Start at the As for Accountants and work your way through until you get so busy, you will never have to pick up the phone again. |
In conversation with CREA President Cal Lindberg
Canadian Real Estate Association president Cal Lindberg met with REM senior editor Kathy Bevan in Toronto recently, to discuss the impact the economy, government regulation and other issues are having on Canada’s real estate industry.
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Ernest Furtado to help launch KW Commercial
Toronto-based real estate veteran Ernest Furtado has joined KW Commercial to assist in the launch of the new Keller Williams Realty commercial division in the Canadian marketplace. |
Barry Lebow: Education boundaries for real estate?
Once in real estate, continuing education is a must, but education to enter real estate is absurd. |
Brantford brokerage joins LePage network
The brokerage’s team of 42 sales professionals service Brantford, Paris, Simcoe, Waterford, Burford, Scotland, Oakland, St. George and surrounding communities. |
Ecohome news: Time of sale energy labeling
The last thing the housing industry needs is another time of sale expense...That said, there is an emerging understanding that “energy is the second price tag of any house”. |
Educate your clients, panel urges
Eight company leaders offer their insights on the economy and the state of the real estate industry. |
Stan Albert: The tough get going
Who will survive in our industry? Here’s who. |
New Re/Max brokerage opens in Smiths Falls
John Gray, broker/owner, says Smith Falls is poised for growth. |
U.S. building code group supports sprinklers
Voting members of the leading building code body in the U.S., the International Code Council (ICC), have overwhelmingly supported a residential fire sprinkler requirement for all new one- and two-family homes and townhouses.
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Frank Sbrocchi moves to Royal LePage
Mississauga broker/owner now part of Royal LePage network |
Durham board offers new open house website
"Launching the new website will not only help the public connect with a qualified Durham Realtor, but will assist members in the marketing of open houses to the public.” |
The Un-Comfort Zone: Defeating the de-motivator
Doubt is a silent killer. We transmit feelings of doubt to others through subtleties in our body language, facial expression and tone of voice. |
Former Realtor sentenced to 23 months house arrest
A former London Realtor who scammed more than $1 million from financial companies was sentenced to 23 months of house arrest. |
Montreal board's ad campaign has winning impact
The market share for MLS sales in Greater Montreal increased by 13.4 per cent since 2004, which is when the ad campaign started. |
Re/Max commemorates 30th balloon anniversary
The company has more than 100 balloons located on six continents. |
Builder profits dropping
“This slowdown is an overdue correction in the market, after housing supply outstripped demand for several years,” says Michael Burt |
Re/Max offices merge in Southern Ontario
As part of its on-going strategy to increase market share in the region, Re/Max Real Estate Centre has acquired Re/Max Select offices in Orangeville and Shelburne, Ont.
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Real Estate Books
Selling ethically, commercial real estate investing, paint style, becoming an accidental landlord, deal killers and the ultimate real estate encyclopedia |
Marvin Alexander joins Keller Williams
Alexander has been in the real estate industry for 15 years, working primarily in Newmarket and Aurora.
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Re/Max survey shows more renos in Ontario
"Our survey found properties with updated kitchen cabinetry, hardwood flooring, new windows, an open-concept and a finished basement appeal most to today’s selective purchaser.” |
Winnipeg board adds to Citizens Hall of Fame
“This year’s inductee is one of Winnipeg’s unsung heroes whose dedication and generosity to the arts is music to the ears of countless arts connoisseurs,” says Bill Burns, chair of the WinnipegRealtors Citizens Hall of Fame Committee. |
Well-known Mississauga Realtor murdered
Sue Ryan, 57, operated her own firm, Susan A. Ryan Real Estate. She had been in the real estate business for more than 30 years, and was president of the Mississauga Real Estate Board in 2006. |
Royal LePage Atlantic adds 11th office
Former brokerage owners Gary Morse and Mike Barnard will stay on as sales reps in the office. |
The long and short of it
My American real estate professional clients refer to these homes as being “upside down”. For many of these professionals the problem is not getting listings, but bringing them to fruition, while assuming the role of social worker. |
‘Significant interest’ in recreational real estate - study
Of the total population included in the survey, 14 per cent currently own some type of recreational real estate asset |
Coldwell Banker grows to 30 in B.C.
Coldwell Banker City Centre Realty, under the ownership of Brokers Douglas Soo and Marjan Mazaheri, recently opened in Vancouver. |
The Lebow Report: This is not America!
Have you seen any other industry subjected to more rumours than ours? It is as if we are in public office the way the media attacks the industry we are in.
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Coldwell Banker integrates website with U.S. parent
Tapping into the resources offered by parent company Realogy gives the company’s Canadian agents and brokers a competitive advantage, Hockey says. |
Demand for homes ‘strong by historical standards’ - CMHC
Average prices will reach $306,500 in 2008 and $306,700 in 2009, says federal housing agency. |
Royal LePage Your Community expands
Vivian Risi, broker/owner of Royal LePage Your Community Realty in Richmond Hill, Ont. has expanded into Keswick and Bradford by purchasing Royal LePage Timeless Realty, the brokerage formerly owned by Roxanne Henderson. |
Calgary board goes greeen
The Calgary Real Estate Board has been “Go Green” certified by BOMA as part of its national environmental and certification program. |
Letters: Real estate a profession, not a sales job
I urge you to consider, for future issues of your fine publication, front page articles that more favourably present the substantial side of what Realtors do. |
Luxury sales strong but weakening
Although the top end of the market represents less than five per cent of total sales, activity is generally a gauge of overall market conditions. |
Avison Young announces merger
Avison Young companies in Alberta, British Columbia and Ontario have closed a merger agreement to create Avison Young (Canada) Inc. |
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