by Viler Lika | Oct 24, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns, Legal Issues, Technology
Today’s rental market is far riskier than it was a decade ago, with rental scams on the rise and growing more sophisticated with the spread of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Data from SingleKey shows that around 15 per cent of tenant applications contain...
by Lauren Towers | Oct 21, 2025 | Guest Columns
There was a time when Realtor meant something. It conjured images of polished professionals, steady hands on the tiller, people guided by ethics, not ego. Today, the word feels less like a badge of honour and more like a brand you’d whisper about at a cocktail party...
by Taylor Hack | Oct 20, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns, Sales & Marketing
I was a third-year real estate agent, and my market, Edmonton, had front-row seats to the fall in oil prices from historic highs to brutal lows in just a few months. Alberta’s economy tumbled, the housing market followed it down, and I was sure my business was in...
by Leigh Fortier | Oct 6, 2025 | Guest Columns, Sales & Marketing
In today’s market, where buyers scroll through dozens of listings in seconds, first impressions don’t just matter – they decide outcomes. Buyers aren’t just purchasing square footage; they’re making emotional decisions about where they see themselves living. This is...
by Jayne McCaw | Sep 24, 2025 | Guest Columns
Over the past decade, I’ve had a front-row seat to the evolution of Ontario’s short-term rental market. As the founder of Jayne’s Luxury Rentals, which manages 300 premium properties across cottage country, I’ve built a business rooted in respect, safety, and elevated...
by Sean Landreth | Sep 22, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns, Sales & Marketing
In the vacation rental world, a beautiful view and a fresh coat of paint aren’t enough to guarantee success. I have seen too many buyers jump into this market chasing glossy Instagram images, only to find the reality is much more complex. If your clients are thinking...
