Artificial intelligence is changing the way information can be reviewed, compared and understood. In real estate, that development may eventually have implications extending well beyond property searches, valuations and marketing. One of the potentially significant applications is tax compliance. Real estate transactions generate enormous amounts of information. Properties are purchased ...
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When people think about negotiating a real estate transaction, price is usually the first issue that comes to mind. Buyers naturally want to know how much they will have to pay, sellers want to know how much they will receive, landlords focus on rent and tenants consider occupancy costs. Price ...
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Choosing a tenant is one of the most consequential decisions a landlord makes. Once a residential tenancy begins, the relationship may continue for many years, during which the landlord is relying on the tenant to pay rent, reasonably care for the property, respect other occupants and comply with the tenancy ...
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Commission rebates can be an attractive part of a real estate representation arrangement. Depending on the agreement between the client and brokerage, a portion of the remuneration earned on a transaction may be returned to the buyer after the purchase is completed. For someone already making a substantial investment in ...
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The report from the Ontario Real Estate Association’s Presidential Advisory Group on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The overarching goal of the PAG is to identify where systemic racism occurs in the real estate and housing sectors… Over the past two years, a racial reckoning has taken place, triggered by a ...
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Purchasers who have financed a home are sometimes surprised by how different the process becomes when they acquire commercial or investment real estate. A residential mortgage can create an expectation that financing is primarily about the borrower: income, credit, down payment and the value of the home. Those considerations remain ...
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On April 1, 2026, Mississauga joined Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Kitchener in adopting a municipal renoviction by-law. Mississauga’s Rental Repairs and Renovations Licensing By-law will come into effect on September 1, 2026. The new by-law introduces a municipal licensing framework for landlords undertaking certain major repairs or renovations that require ...
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Are you looking to transfer real estate property during your lifetime to your children? Maybe your rental property or a cottage? First of all, yes it’s possible, but take the time to evaluate all the possible scenarios. There are many solutions available and they all come with their share of ...
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Selling a home is one of the largest financial transactions many people will undertake, so it is understandable that homeowners pay close attention to the cost of selling. When interviewing REALTORS®, sellers may encounter different commission structures, flat-fee arrangements, limited-service offerings and professionals describing themselves as providing “full service.” The ...
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Real estate transactions rarely involve only a buyer, seller and REALTOR®. Depending on the property and transaction, clients may also need lawyers, mortgage professionals, home inspectors, appraisers, contractors, surveyors, environmental consultants, movers, staging professionals and other specialists. It is therefore perfectly normal for clients to ask their real estate representative ...
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