Boards & Associations
Michael Loewen elected president of Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board
The Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board (OMREB), the largest regional real estate board in the B.C. interior, swore in a new Board of Directors during its 60th Annual General Meeting recently in Kelowna.
Ontario eliminates double registrations for many short-term rentals
The rights of real estate salespeople and brokers in Ontario to transact short-term rental accommodations have been affirmed after the Real Estate Council of Ontario issued a bulletin last week.
Website Mongohouse.com’s use of TREB MLS data shut down by court order
The Federal Court of Canada has issued an order against the operators of Mongohouse.com for unauthorized access and use of the Toronto Real Estate Board’s (TREB) MLS data, including granting a permanent injunction.
British Columbia real estate organizations make recommendations for dealing with money laundering
Five organizations representing key professions in the B.C. real estate sector have submitted joint recommendations to the provincial and federal governments to help protect B.C.’s housing market from money laundering.
Fraser Valley property sale to benefit Realtors foundation
A prime 3.5-acre development site is for sale in the Guildford area of Surrey B.C. with proceeds targeted to support the Fraser Valley Realtors Charitable Foundation.
Vancouver Island Real Estate Board installs Kaye Broens as president
Kaye Broens of eXp Realty in Nanaimo, B.C. was recently installed as the 2019 president of the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB).
Ontario Real Estate Association releases 28 reform recommendations
Levelling the playing field with builders and developers, eliminating unlicensed real estate “consultants” are among top the list of reforms that the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) is recommending to the provincial government.
Ashley Smith elected president of The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver
“I look forward to representing my real estate colleagues and serving my professional association,” says Ashley Smith, the 2019/2020 president of The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver (REBGV).
Michael Trites leads BCREA for 2019-2020 term
Michael Trites was recently elected president of the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) for the 2019-2020 term.
Mortgage Broker Regulators’ Council of Canada offer fraud prevention resources
The Mortgage Broker Regulators’ Council of Canada (MBRCC) is promoting consumer protection through increased awareness of mortgage fraud risks and the adoption of anti-fraud strategies by mortgage brokers.
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