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Budget 2022 has the word “affordability” written loud and clear for virtually every aspect. Housing features in its Foreword and the government has expressly conceded that Canada “does not have enough homes.”

Working with Dover sole as a whole fish needs an experienced hand. But an excellent substitute is below.

I have encountered many Realtors who assumed that the staging industry has been slow because we are in a seller’s market. It is far from the truth.

All tenant advocates and most politicians and media blame the obvious culprits: landlords and investors. But who really benefits? Who stands to profit most from increased prices? Follow the money.

Altea Active Toronto is a “one-of-a-kind urban playground, designed to foster community and encourage social interaction,” says Michael Nolan, co-founder and COO of Altea Active.

Reports suggest people are flocking to mortgage agents to seek advice on how rate hikes would impact their home loan repayments. According to estimates, mortgage loans have a substantial share in the total household debt in Canada.

It strikes me that so many things we partake in often take advantage of professional critics or reviewers, upon early access. Imagine if new listings came with a critic, if you will…

If you want to discover new issues that are arising in our industry – and what Realtors must learn to do – you should peruse the decisions of your regulatory bodies.

A highly skilled real estate agent with high integrity and a deep chest of knowledge is unstoppable. It’s possible to have high integrity and a deep chest of knowledge but low skills.

The goal of any good promoter or sales representative is to persuade the consumer to choose their product or service. In real estate, this means getting homeowners to list their property and to influence home buyers to shop at your “store.”