2015-2016 TREB Membership Dues – Important Information
Invoices for your TREB annual membership dues for the year July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 arrived at your Brokerage’s office on May 18, 2015. If you haven’t received your invoice, please contact the...
View ArticleGTA REALTORS® Report Monthly Resale Market Figures
Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced 11,706 sales reported by Greater Toronto REALTORS® in May 2015. This result was up by 6.3 per cent in comparison to 11,013 sales reported...
View ArticleThe President’s News Beat
TREB: Don't Wait To Get Into The Housing MarketJune 2, 2015 -- If you’re puzzling over whether now is the right time to buy a home, my advice to you is unequivocal: don’t wait. Canada’s economy seems...
View ArticleNew Enhanced Resolution for TREB Listing Images – June 18
On Thursday, June 18, TREB will increase the default resolution for Listing images when they are loaded into the Stratus system. This enhancement will increase the default image size to a new larger...
View ArticleUpload Your TREB eCard Photo Through Manage My Profile
The convenience of being able to upload your TREB eCard photo is now offered through the Manage My Profile interface. Simply log in and click the new Upload eCard Photo link under the Profile tab.
View ArticleNew Dashboards Added to TREB Market Stats
Two new dashboards have been added to the TREB Market Stats tool.
View ArticleNew Home Page Video Centre Launched
TREB has launched a convenient new way for Members to access training videos and education information, free of charge, from anywhere, at any time.
View ArticleHome in Peel Affordable Ownership Program
The Home in Peel Affordable Ownership Program provides low-to-moderate income residents who are currently renting a unit in the Region of Peel (Brampton, Caledon or Mississauga), the opportunity to...
View ArticleElectronic Signatures, Personal Corporations and More
TREB has been working with the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) on multiple provincial government issues which impact Member business.The issues are:Employment Standards Act ReviewMunicipal Land...
View ArticleTREB Donates $10,000 to Camp Winston
TREB FEST, a networking and fundraising event held on April 29, raised $8,000 from ticket sales in support of Camp Winston. REALTORS® reached deep into their pockets again at the REALTOR® QUEST Silent...
View ArticleGTA REALTORS® Release Mid-Month Resale Housing Figures
Toronto Real Estate Board President Paul Etherington announced that Greater Toronto Area REALTORS® reported 5,661 home sales through TREB’s MLS® System during the first two weeks of June 2015. This...
View ArticleOff-Reserve Aboriginal Home Ownership Programs
The Province of Ontario supports off-reserve affordable home ownership through various programs. The programs offer Aboriginal Canadians down-payment assistance to purchase a home. The programs are run...
View ArticleMEMBER ALERT: Suspicious FSBO Ad
A Member has reported a suspicious occurrence regarding a For Sale By Owner posting on a classified advertising website.Upon noticing the posting, the Member contacted the individual who posted the ad...
View ArticleThe Property Brothers Are Looking For Fixer-Uppers!
Drew and Jonathan Scott, the stars of W Network’s Property Brothers, are looking for fun and interesting people who are buying a fixer-upper! Do you have any clients, friends or family who would be...
View ArticleElectronic Signatures Coming to Ontario for P&S Agreements
The use of electronic signatures on agreements of purchase and sale is around the corner. The amendment to the Electronic Commerce Act, 2000 allowing the use of electronic signatures is awaiting...
View ArticleChanges to Handling of Personal Information
On June 18, 2015, Bill S-4, the Digital Privacy Act, received Royal Assent in Parliament. The Bill makes a number of changes to Canada’s private sector privacy law, the Personal Information Protection...
View ArticleMEMBER ALERT: Entertainment Industry Buyer
A Member has reported an unusual occurrence involving an individual who claimed to be an out-of-town Buyer interested in purchasing a home in Toronto.The individual indicated that he was a performer in...
View ArticleElectronic Signatures Permitted as of July 1, 2015
The use of electronic signatures on real estate agreements of purchase and sale will be permitted in Ontario as of July 1, 2015.The Government of Ontario’s decision stems from the proclamation of the...
View ArticleNew Requirements for Handling of Offers - Best Practices & Info Sessions
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,...
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