by REM Editorial Team | Oct 16, 2025 | News
(One of the catalogue designs. Photo credit: CMHC) The federal government has released a catalogue of standardized housing designs aimed at reducing costs and speeding up the construction of new homes across the country. The Housing Design Catalogue includes 50...
by REM Editorial Team | Oct 15, 2025 | News
Canada’s housing market had a slow start in 2025, and while the pace of sales is picking up, prices are likely to “tread water” for the foreseeable future, says Royal LePage CEO Phil Soper. According to the Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Forecast released...
by Courtney Zwicker | Oct 14, 2025 | Boards & Associations, News, Technology
Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) has replaced the board of its technology subsidiary PropTx, with the new members slated to conduct a governance and operational review. John DiMichele, CEO of TRREB and PropTx Innovations Inc., confirmed in an email to Real...
by Courtney Zwicker | Oct 10, 2025 | Legal Issues, News
Re/Max Canada confirms the court has approved its $7.8-million settlement of two class-action lawsuits that challenge real estate commission structures. The company confirmed in a statement to Real Estate Magazine that a decision was issued this week, enabling Re/Max...
by Susan Doran | Oct 10, 2025 | News, Profiles
In Canada’s north, it’s cold enough by Halloween that trick-and-treaters are already in snowsuits. Bundling up in layers is de rigueur for adults and kiddos alike. “If you look good, you’re probably cold,” quips Kim Knutson, who’s been president of the Northwest...
by James R.G. Cook | Oct 10, 2025 | Legal Issues, News
QUICK HITS Buyer refused $1.8-million farm purchase, alleging unlicensed gas wells breached environmental warranty in APS. The court ruled the warranty covered environmental matters, not gas wells; seller was entitled to $250,000 deposit plus damages. Real estate...
