by Brandon Reay | Oct 31, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
Every profession has a constitution; a silent contract about who decides what. In real estate, ours was never debated in parliament or signed into law. It evolved quietly, clause by clause, until code replaced ink. You can see it in the systems we log into, the rules...
by Brandon Reay | Sep 26, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
Everyone has covered iPro Realty Ltd. Missing millions, frozen trust accounts, lawsuits, and a regulator that failed to catch it in time. The headlines have been relentless. Recent public statements from association leadership have echoed this outrage, calling the...
by Brandon Reay | Aug 22, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
When Charles Darwin stepped onto the Galapagos, he didn’t just tally different birds. He studied variation and selection over time. Finches with thick beaks cracked seeds none of their cousins could touch; slim beaks reached nectar that others couldn’t access. The...
by Brandon Reay | Jul 18, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists
In May 2025, just 42 new condominium apartments were sold in the City of Toronto. That’s a 69 per cent drop year-over-year, and a staggering 97 per cent below May 2021. Across the entire GTA, only 345 new homes sold: 208 single-family and 137 condos. According to...
by Brandon Reay | Jun 20, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Columnists, Technology
Across Canada, Realtors are held to a higher standard. We are expected to uphold ethics, accuracy, and professionalism. But the platforms we rely on to meet those expectations are designed by organizations that do not bear the consequences of failure. When listings...
