by Mario Toneguzzi | Sep 4, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Legal Issues, News
The real estate industry in Canada is facing a profound reputational challenge in the wake of two high-profile scandals involving iPro Realty Ltd. in Ontario and Re/Max Real Estate (Central) in Calgary. These incidents have not only shaken consumer confidence but...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Sep 3, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
Cathy Polan, president of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA), said the organization applauds the provincial government’s decision to review the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) in the wake of the iPro Realty Ltd. scandal. In a statement provided to Real...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Aug 11, 2025 | News
Saskatchewan’s housing market continued its remarkable momentum in July, setting a new monthly record with 1,851 residential sales across the province, an 11 per cent increase compared to July 2024, and 30 per cent above the province’s 10-year average for the month....
by Mario Toneguzzi | Jul 28, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
Unauthorized use of real estate lockboxes is becoming a growing concern, prompting regulators, brokerages, and real estate boards to crack down on agents who allow unsupervised access to homes. Designed to securely store keys and facilitate scheduled showings,...
by Mario Toneguzzi | Jul 21, 2025 | News
Beyond Toronto, housing markets across Southern Ontario are experiencing some of the steepest price declines in the country, as economic uncertainty and trade tensions take a growing toll on buyer confidence. Areas like Hamilton-Burlington, Niagara, and...
