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Each month, REM shares brokerage expansions and conversions, leadership appointments and other key industry moves. Have an announcement to share? Email your news to editor@realestatemagazine.ca by the 26th of each month and don’t forget to include a photo! Leadership appointments OREA welcomes Cathy Polan as 2025 president The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) has appointed Belleville-based Realtor Cathy Polan as its 2025 President, following the association’s Annual General Meeting on Mar. 27. Polan will represent Ontario’s nearly 100,000 Realtors. “I’m honoured to be taking on the role of OREA president in 2025…” Polan says in a press release.…
A growing number of Canadian investors are exploring international markets to diversify their portfolios and access more affordable opportunities in real estate. The Dominican Republic, an emerging market with strong growth potential, offers just that. Among the available opportunities, Poseidonia Residences by Aston stands out as one of the most promising pre-construction developments in Punta Cana, an area that has long been recognized for its natural beauty, tourism appeal, and promising economic growth. Set within the gated Cana Bay community, this project combines classical architectural elements with modern luxury, offering a high-quality living environment alongside a strong investment proposition. Why…
The first step to solving a problem is admitting that the problem exists. Then, you must get a grasp on the extent of the problem. For our housing crisis, all of this can essentially be boiled down to a few numbers.According to CMHC data, the Metro Vancouver region completed an average of 23,424 new homes each year between 2020 and 2024. For the years including 2022 and up to 2026, however, our average housing need is 46,092 per year, which means the Metro Vancouver region has a housing supply gap of 22,668 units per year. These numbers were cited by…
Canadian debt problems are still surfacing despite a mad dash to slash rates and stimulate growth. Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) data shows mortgages in arrears climbed in January. Since setting a record low a few months ago, the arrears have climbed over 50% to hit the highest rate since 2021. Canadian Mortgage Arrears Today we’re looking at the CBA’s mortgage arrears rate. A selected group of CBA members report the share of their mortgages at least 90 days past due. A loan is technically in arrears when the payment is a day late, but lenders only really begin to worry…
There’s something truly magical about owning a cabin—a peaceful retreat where you can escape the hustle and bustle, reconnect with nature, and create lasting memories. Whether you’re looking for a cozy weekend hideaway, a year-round residence, or a smart investment, cabins offer the rustic charm and slower pace of life that many dream of. You’re in luck if you’re searching for cabins for sale in Newfoundland. From breathtaking oceanfront views to secluded woodland retreats, there’s a cabin for sale in Newfoundland to suit every style and budget. These charming properties capture the province’s beauty and offer the perfect base for…
If there’s any positive fallout from the U.S. threat to annex Canada, it’s the kick-started patriotism now revving up here. With Greenland also in Donald Trump’s sights, similar rallying around national identity is playing out in the Arctic Circle, one of the most remote regions on the planet. This was brought home Friday during the outcry around the unwelcome visit to Greenland by a group of American delegates, among them Vice President JD Vance and the second lady. Having already hit back at Trump earlier asserting that Greenlanders “do not wish to be Americans,” the island’s prime minister, Mute Egede,…
Avison Young has unveiled a spring forecast for Canada’s commercial real estate market, which suggests a notable shift in investor interest. Assets that in the past few years were being dismissed in favour of others are beginning to attract renewed attention, while some of the former go-tos are gradually losing interest. These trends will largely depend on shifting economic conditions, global trade dynamics, and broader macroeconomic factors, but they offer insights for investors looking for new approaches. Return of Retail Retail has been seen as a struggling asset class since the pandemic, but investors are now looking again to retail…
Last weekend, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) awarded 27 “top-performing” municipalities across the country with roughly $74 million in bonus funding through the Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF), and Toronto was not one of them.The HAF, an incentive-style fund created by the federal government, is meant to encourage municipalities to take actions and implement initiatives that will result in more housing being built quicker. This includes things like ending restrictive zoning, speeding up permitting, and adding greater density, especially near transit and post-secondary institutions.In order to access the funding, municipalities were required to submit detailed action plans to CMHC…
Forget fancy tech gadgets or ultra-modern interiors—what Canadians really want in their dream homes in 2025 is simple: a great backyard. According to Wahi’s 2025 What Homeseekers Want survey, conducted with Angus Reid, 81 per cent of Canadians say a backyard is “important” or “very important” if they were looking for a new home today. But beyond Canadians’ love affair with outdoor space, the findings reveal deeper shifts in housing preferences, influenced by affordability pressures and changing demographics. The results “don’t just tell us about what kind of homes Canadians prefer, they also speak to underlying demographic trends and, in…
Bright lights, inspiring speakers, innovative tech sessions, and thousands of real estate professionals from around the world: these were all pivotal elements of Keller Williams’ (KW) 2025 Family Reunion. Held in February at the Mandalay Bay Convention Centre in Las Vegas, the annual affair featured 70 vendors and 20 internal KW booths — and is widely celebrated as the global real estate event of the year. This wasn’t the first KW Family Reunion for Ben and Kelvin Wong, the next generation heading Greater Toronto Area (GTA) real estate firm Living Realty, a leading firm founded by their father — Stephen…