New 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 ArticleTREB Appeals Tribunal Decision And Maintains Privacy Position
The Toronto Real Estate Board is appealing the decision ordered by the Competition Tribunal to release property sold data and pending sold data (where the transaction hasn't yet closed) for broad...
View ArticleComplying with Municipal Sign By-Laws in Halton Region
As part of an ongoing series in Across The Board and TREB Wire, TREB is highlighting sign by-laws across the Greater Toronto Area. See details below on the sign by-laws in Halton Region.Municipal sign...
View ArticleNotice of RECO Fee Changes & Consultations
TREB Members should be aware that the Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) is inviting your comments on fee changes and new fees that will be implemented on January 1, 2017. RECO is seeking comments...
View ArticleIn case you missed it – TREB CEO on BNN
Watch TREB’s CEO John DiMichele on BNN - Business News Network with Greg Bonnell discuss MLS® data and consumer privacy. Watch full clip here: https://youtu.be/Wq_zSt_xVCc
View ArticleHave You Received Across The Board?
On July 15, we email broadcast July's edition of the monthly, electronicAcross The Board Member newsletter to all TREB Members. This issue features:Ontario Announces the Home Energy Rating and...
View ArticleEnhanced Stratus Functionality to be Introduced During the Evening of July 19
Effective the evening of Tuesday, July 19, there will be several new and enhanced features available to Members in Stratus. This outline will serve to introduce you to these features.
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