Industry News
Province responds to final report in Tarion review
Minister of Government and Consumer Services Tracy MacCharles has announced planned changes to the role of Tarion in Ontario’s new home warranty program.
Brokerage first in Canada to take purchases digital
Canadian brokerage Casalova and Dream Maker Developments are the first in Canada to offer a digital purchase option for pre-construction condos.
Tax Fairness for Realtors Act passes second reading
Ontario realtors are one step closer to being able to form personal real estate corporations under Bill 104, the Tax Fairness for Realtors Act, 2017.
Homeowners’ Choice Awards finalists announced
Tarion has announced finalists for the 2017 Homeowners’ Choice Awards, the Ontario-based awards that allow buyers to recognize outstanding customer service.
Funds in federal budget to close gaps in housing data
The 2017 federal budget released last week allocates funds to shedding light on blind spots in national housing data.
GTA condo sales surpassed records in February
February was a record-breaking month for new condo apartment sales in the GTA, while the number of new low-rise homes on sale reached new lows, says BILD.
CREA housing market forecast predicts falling sales
The updated housing market forecast for 2017 and 2018 from the Canadian Real Estate Association finds national home sales will fall in coming years.
Ontario realtors support tax fairness bill
Ontario realtors are in support of Bill 104, the Tax Fairness for Realtors Act, 2017. If passed, it would allow realtors to form personal real estate corporations.
GTA activity drives increase in national home sales
National home sales climbed 5.2 per cent month-over-month in February 2017, reaching its highest level since April 2016, according to CREA statistics.
TREB opposes possible Ontario foreign buyer tax
The TREB is strongly against imposing a provincial foreign buyer tax in addition to existing provincial taxes on home buyers.
Nobu Toronto to merge condos, hotel and restaurant
Nobu Toronto, a new multi-use development integrating condominium residences, a hotel and a restaurant, is coming to Toronto.
Promise of age-friendly communities rings false
Recent analysis of how Canadian suburbs accommodate aging residents concludes that the streetscapes, housing mix and array of neighbourhood services and amenities typically fail to meet seniors' needs.
Province should address affordability: OHBA, OREA
The OHBA and OREA are calling on the provincial government to provide ideas to ease the growing housing affordability challenges many Ontarians are facing.
GTA home sales up 5.7 per cent in February
The number of home sales in February 2017 increased 5.7 per cent year-over-year, climbing from 7,583 in February 2016 to 8,014 last month, says TREB.
Engel & Völkers advocates for LGBT real estate rights
Engel & Völkers has partnered with the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals to advocate for LGBT real estate rights.
B.C. celebrates the best in wood innovation
Wood Works! BC celebrated the best in wood leadership and innovation at the annual Wood Design Awards in Vancouver. There were 114 nominations in 13
Tarion wins Stevie Award for customer service
Tarion won a Stevie Award for excellence in customer service for the second year in a row. Stevie Awards recognize outstanding workplace performances.


