by Courtney Zwicker | Jun 2, 2025 | Boards & Associations, Legal Issues, News
Pat Hare, owner of the Calgary brokerage that employed Ponzi schemer Eric Drinkwater, not only failed to report the illegal activity, but also advised the fraudster against coming forth himself, a judge has ruled.~ In a decision of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta...
by Courtney Zwicker | May 28, 2025 | Legal Issues, News
British Columbia Financial Services Authority has issued a $15,000 administrative penalty against Realtor Pardeep Singh Sandhu after he lent money to clients in a transaction that regulators say created a clear conflict of interest. Sandhu was found to have made three...
by Courtney Zwicker | May 21, 2025 | Legal Issues, News
Image source: RateMyAgent.com A husband and wife who claim they were scammed by former Calgary Realtor Eric Drinkwater say roadblocks with the Real Estate Council of Alberta are adding to their strife as they seek justice. The couple, who asked to remain...
by Susan Doran | May 1, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News
Cathy Polan (supplied) Cathy Polan, the new president of the Ontario Real Estate Association, confesses to being “nervous, anxious, and excited all at the same time” about her role. As head of the organization, she joins a growing number of women in top...
by Barry Lebow | Apr 14, 2025 | Advice for Agents, Guest Columns
In real estate, every home tells a story. Some are filled with laughter and light. Others are weighed down by silence, sorrow or sheer overwhelm. Few are more complex than the homes of hoarders. As Realtors, we’re not just selling square footage and finishes; we’re...
