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The Ontario government will assume control of the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO), Minister Stephen Crawford has announced. In a letter addressed to RECO Chair Katie Steinfeld and CEO Brenda Buchanan, Crawford said Friday morning that he has appointed veteran communications and government relations professional Jean Lepine as the administrator of RECO, effective Monday.  “Over the past 3 months, I’ve heard from consumers, boards, realtors & brokers who’ve lost confidence in Ontario’s real estate regulator,” Crawford said in a post on LinkedIn. The decision comes following Crawford’s review of a scathing audit by Dentons Canada LLP of RECO’s handling…

Let your home be in tune with the beauty of its surroundings by following Benjamin Moore’s Regional Color Palettes Guide for the United States. Each region has its own unique appeal, climate, and energy. These are all elements that influence which colors work best and feel most natural in your home. To help you discover the colors that flatter your home the most, we’ve highlighted six regions and the color palettes that work best in each. The French Quarter: Moody Deeps & Muted Pales Listing courtesy of Caitlyn Guice of CENTURY 21 Bessette Flavin Moody deep tones, muted pale shades,…

The MLS has become one of the most influential institutions in Canadian real estate, but its governance models have not kept pace with the pressures and expectations of today’s market.  For decades, the MLS served as the neutral foundation for cooperation among competitors, providing unmatched transparency and consistency. Its success was rooted in its simplicity: it was infrastructure, not a market participant. But the environment surrounding the MLS has changed, and that neutrality can no longer be taken for granted. Across Canada, brokerages now operate in multiple regions governed by inconsistent rules and data practices. Consumers expect immediate accuracy. Technology…

“What a night and what a result!” announced newly elected Yukon Premier Currie Dixon in his victory speech earlier this month. The Yukon’s recent territorial general election on Nov. 3 saw the long-established Liberal party “obliterated” by Dixon’s right-leaning Yukon Party, to use the terminology of Coldwell Banker real estate agent Jacklyn Stockstill, a former Yukon Real Estate Association director based in the capital city of Whitehorse. Stockstill — who was among the many unsuccessful Liberal candidates who failed in their bid to represent their constituency — had hoped to leverage her real estate experience to advocate for policies that…

Canadian Parliament is floating longer mortgages as a housing fix—but does it actually improve affordability? An update from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) finds that stretching amortizations from 25 to 40 years lowers monthly payments, but borrowers end up paying 75% more in interest. The non-partisan agency also warns the analysis doesn’t account for broader consequences—ones that outweigh short-term benefits and undermine long-term housing and economic stability.  PBO: 40-Year Mortgages Lower Payments—But Cost 75% More In Interest The PBO’s housing update follows a request from lawmakers on whether 40-year amortizations improve housing affordability. In this context, affordability means the maximum…

One of the biggest challenges new real estate agents face has nothing to do with selling homes. It’s learning how to run their career like a business that creates difficulties. Most agents focus so heavily on finding clients and getting deals done that they neglect the financial structure that keeps their business alive. In an industry where income arrives in large but unpredictable amounts, financial accountability isn’t optional. It’s essential. And the earlier agents understand this, the smoother their first few years will be.  Treat Your Career Like a Business From Day One A common mistake I see is agents…

When participants in the Cambodia Challenge for Shelter signed up to take part in the Royal LePage® Shelter Foundation™’s 2025 fundraising trek, they knew they’d be tested. That’s the point, afterall – to step outside your comfort zone, to do something big, bold and brave. To see what you’re made of when circumstances get challenging. And challenged they were. The struggles in the Cambodian wilderness came quickly and harshly for the 117 adventurous Royal LePage® professionals who travelled across the globe to participate. Trekkers departed for five grueling days of hiking after a blessing by local monks. Photo credit WENU…

Former iPro Realty Ltd. agent Nayaki Penumarthy says the impacts of the $10-million trust account scandal that came to the surface in August has left scars on her and her family. The Burlington-based Realtor said she’s owed $170,000 in sales commissions, which has affected her ability to pay her bills, and even resulted in her being in the hospital with anxiety and stress.  “It’s devastating, to say the least,” she told Real Estate Magazine. “It has put me in a very bad emotional state.” Penumarthy, now an agent with Royal LePage, is one of hundreds of Ontario agents who for…

Each Wednesday, Real Estate Magazine shares insights, experiences and advice from top-performing teams and agents across Canada. If you’d like to contribute or nominate a colleague or team, send us an email.    Taylor Hack entered real estate after years as a mortgage specialist, where he watched families make life-changing decisions with far too little guidance. Wanting to raise the bar, he shifted into real estate and became one of Edmonton’s most recognized team leaders. Today, he’s known not just for results, but for the systems, mentorship and intention behind them.   REM: How did you first get into real…