11Oct/16

Transit Planning Ties to Housing Affordability

October 11, 2016TREB Wirehousing affordability, infrastructure, Real Estate, TREBToronto Real Estate Board

By Toronto Real Estate Board Housing affordability is top of mind for many, and an important issue across much of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area and throughout Ontario, more broadly speaking.Read More…

07Oct/16

Market Recap: Demand High, Supply Low

October 7, 2016President's Perspective, TREB WireMarket Recap, Market Watch, Real Estate, September, TREBToronto Real Estate Board

By Larry Cerqua, TREB President The Toronto Real Estate Board’s monthly resale housing market report shows that September’s market was no exception to the ongoing trend of high demand, and low supplyRead More…

20Sep/16

Top Tips for First-Time Home Buyers

September 20, 2016President's Perspective, TREB WireFirst-Time Buyer, Home, Mortgage, Real Estate, REALTOR, TREBToronto Real Estate Board

By Larry Cerqua, TREB President Buying your first home is exciting, but can feel a bit scary. Owning your home may represent a new chapter in your life and, for most people,Read More…

15Sep/16

The Evolution of Sign By-Laws

September 15, 2016TREB WireMunicipalities, Real Estate, Sign By-Law, TREB, York RegionToronto Real Estate Board

By Toronto Real Estate Board In this fourth article of our ongoing series, we examine the regulatory evolution of sign by-laws. We also review the sign by-laws of York Region’s southern municipalities:Read More…

24Aug/16

Modernizing the Home Inspection Industry in Ontario

August 24, 2016TREB WireHome Inspection, Real EstateToronto Real Estate Board

By Toronto Real Estate Board Ontario recently announced the province’s intent to introduce legislation this fall that would require the licensing of home inspectors. This is a victory for everyone, as theRead More…

17Aug/16

Preventive Medicine for Your Home and Wallet

August 17, 2016TREB WireHome Maintenance, House, Real EstateToronto Real Estate Board

 By Toronto Real Estate Board The purchase of a home is one of the biggest financial investments that most people will ever make, so protecting that investment is paramount. That’s why it’sRead More…

15Aug/16

Sign By-Laws Help Preserve Our Communities

August 15, 2016TREB WireBy-Law, Real Estate, TREBToronto Real Estate Board

By Toronto Real Estate Board In this third article of our ongoing series, we examine the role of sign by-laws in preserving our community and review the sign by-laws of York Region’sRead More…

15Aug/16

Apps for Home Buyers, Sellers and Owners

August 15, 2016President's Perspective, TREB WireApps, Buyers, House, Owners, Real Estate, Sellers, TechToronto Real Estate Board

By Larry Cerqua, TREB President The digital age has made life a lot easier when it comes to keeping yourself organized or doing research. Whether its finding the perfect furnishings or keepingRead More…

12Aug/16

A Message Regarding the Competition Tribunal

August 12, 2016TREB WireCompetition Tribunal, Data, Privacy, Real Estate, TREBToronto Real Estate Board

Since TREB announced its appeal of the Competition Tribunal’s decision, we’ve become aware of much confusion and misunderstanding of our position; I’d like to set the record straight. I cannot emphasize enoughRead More…

15Jul/16

Sign By-Laws Promote Community Safety

July 15, 2016TREB WireCommunity, Peel Region, Real Estate, Safety, Sign By-Law, TREBToronto Real Estate Board

By Toronto Real Estate Board As part of an ongoing series, TREB is highlighting sign by-laws across the Greater Toronto Area. This month, we tackle municipal sign by-laws in Peel Region. AsRead More…