GTA REALTORS® Release Monthly Resale Housing Figures
Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 8,804 home sales through TREB’s MLS® System in October 2015. This is the best result on record...
View ArticleComplying with Municipal Sign By-laws
Municipal sign by-laws regulate all aspects of real estate signs and are intended to preserve and protect the appearance and safety of communities. Sign by-laws differ from one municipality to the next...
View ArticleThe President’s News Beat: Planning For Your Down Payment
It can feel frustrating. You've cut back on your daily double soy lattes, your impulse buying, even cut down on your overall debt, but you may feel like you are no closer to owning your own home. In...
View ArticleHave You Received Across The Board?
On November 16, we email broadcast November's edition of the monthly, electronic Across The Board Member newsletter to all TREB Members. This issue features:TREB's New Electronic InvoiceWin a $50 VISA...
View ArticleNew Account Feature Coming to REALTOR.ca December 2015
REALTOR.ca promotes your member listings and the value of working with a REALTOR® to millions of consumers around the world every month. This December REALTOR.ca will introduce one of its most...
View ArticleVolunteer Opportunities with Habitat for Humanity GTA
Habitat for Humanity GTA partners with low-income families, who cannot afford a conventional mortgage, to build and buy simple, decent quality, affordable homes through a no-interest, no-down payment...
View ArticleGovernment of Canada Tender Notice (Facility and Land)
The Government of Canada has issued a tender notice for facility and land requirements. Details are available here:https://buyandsell.gc.ca/procurement-data/tender-notice/PW-15-00709663
View ArticleTREB & BILD Stress That Demand for Home Ownership Remains Strong
Demand for home ownership remains strong in the GTA, and dynamics around housing supply are impacting prices and redefining the market. That was the key message from a first ever " State of the GTA...
View ArticleThe President’s News Beat: Does Your Coffee Machine Have an IQ?
The Internet of Things and your "smart" home appliancesIf you have heard anything about the Internet of Things (IoT), it may sound like something straight out of science fiction. Or at least The...
View ArticleNo Extension of MLTT
The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ted McMeekin announced today that the government will not give municipalities outside of Toronto the ability to charge a municipal land transfer tax...
View ArticleGTA REALTORS® Release Monthly Resale Housing Figures
Toronto Real Estate Board President Mark McLean announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 7,385 home sales through TREB’s MLS® System in November 2015 – up by 14 per cent compared to...
View ArticleREALTOR.ca Adds Features and More Security
On Thursday, December 3, REALTOR.ca introduced one of its most significant features: REALTOR.ca accounts. These provide a wealth of valuable consumer insights that can help REALTORS® gain further...
View ArticleOREA and TREB want to hear from you!
The Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) and the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) want to hear from you about the "REALTORS® we do the homework™" campaign. In the next few days, you will receive an...
View ArticleFederal Government Announces Change to Minimum Down Payment Rules
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau announced changes today to the rules for government-backed mortgage insurance. Effective February 15, 2016, the minimum down payment for new insured mortgages will...
View ArticleTrainer On Duty Unavailable Until January 8, 2016
Trainer On Duty is unavailable for the balance of the year. This popular Member drop-in service for Stratus one-on-one help will resume on Friday, January 8, 2016 at TREB's office at 1400 Don Mills...
View ArticleReminder: Requirements for Handling of Offers & Best Practices
The Government of Ontario's Bill 55 made changes to REBBA 2002 regarding how an Agreement of Purchase and Sale must be handled as of July 1, 2015.To help Members comply with these new requirements,...
View ArticleCREA Board of Director Elections – Call for Candidates
CREA is asking Members to stand for election to its Board of Directors. There are three (3) Director-at-Large positions and four (4) Regional Director positions, each for a two-year term.The Regional...
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