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TRREB Supports OPG’s Renewal of the Pickering Nuclear Station Operating Licence
Joining forces with the Central Lakes Association of REALTORS® (CLAR), TRREB submitted a letter to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission in support of Ontario Power Generation’s application to renew the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station Power Reactor Operating License for a ten-year term until December 2036. The continued operation and refurbishment of the Pickering Nuclear Generating…
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TRREB Provides Solutions to Make Ontario’s Building Code Clearer and More Practical
The Building Code plays an important role in determining what types of housing builders can construct economically. Planning and zoning reforms alone will not increase housing supply if Building Code requirements make new housing impractical or prohibitively expensive. As the province conducts a line-by-line review of the Ontario Building Code, TRREB has submitted a written…
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Ready to Real Estate: Mindset and Momentum Key to Success
In today’s performance-based marketplace, REALTORS® need more than market knowledge to stand out. They need the confidence, focus and habits to turn what they know into what they do consistently. That message came through clearly in a recent episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, featuring guest Rebecca Mountain and hosted by TRREB Chief Information Officer…
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TRREB Advocating for Streamlined and Easier Ownership Model for Multiplex Housing
TRREB is working with the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA) to advocate to the provincial government for a new, streamlined condo ownership model tailored to missing middle and single-lot homes, specifically focusing on multiplexes of six units or fewer. High construction costs and rental-focused development have kept uptake relatively low in municipalities that allow multiplexes. Encouraging a more streamlined, cost-effective…
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GTA Housing Market Tightens in July and Sets the Stage for Price Stability
Greater Toronto Area (GTA) resale housing market conditions tightened in July 2026 compared the same month a year earlier. Home sales edged slightly lower over that period, while new listings were down substantially. This suggests that active homebuyers faced more competition from other potential purchasers. If this trend continues, average selling prices could level off…
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Finding the Right Home Starts With a Clear Checklist
A home search can begin with one exciting sentence: “Let’s go see what’s out there.” Without a clear sense of your priorities, however, “what’s out there” can quickly become a blur of kitchen islands, ceiling heights, parking spaces, school zones, and commute times. Before booking showings, work with your REALTOR® to create a checklist that…
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Advocacy Update: East GRC Working Group
TRREB’s Government Relations Committee (GRC) East Working Group is focusing on policy issues and regional development impacting housing supply and affordability across Durham Region. The Working Group hosted a roundtable with the Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authority (HOPA). A representative from HOPA discussed key initiatives driving regional economic growth, such as the Hoverlink, which aims to reduce…
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What Lower Development Charges and HST Relief Mean for Housing Affordability
Affordability is often the first conversation in today’s housing market for REALTORS® and their clients. Buyers want good value while staying within their budget, while sellers want the best possible price for their property. Two recent government measures – the Canada–Ontario Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP) and expanded HST relief for new homes – could…
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Ready to Real Estate – Selling Tenanted Properties Requires Clear Advice and Careful Process
In the latest episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, host and TRREB Chief Information Officer Jason Mercer and licensed paralegal Bita Di Lisi discuss why selling or buying a tenanted property can look straightforward on paper, but is often more complex in practice. Recorded in front of a live audience at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026, the conversation explores…
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TRREB Supports Post-Secondary Students With Six Scholarship Awards
Six deserving students joined the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board’s (TRREB) growing list of Past President’s Scholarship winners. The winners are all high school students pursuing post-secondary education. Each student was selected based on a compelling essay centred on issues impacting today’s real estate landscape for a chance at two $5,000 first-place awards, two $2,500…
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2026 Scholarship Winners: Investing in Tomorrow
At TRREB, we believe in the power of education and the importance of supporting the next generation. Our Past President’s Scholarship awards reflect this commitment, providing talented secondary school students with the financial assistance they need as they pursue higher education. Since 2007, 87 students have received a total of $305,500 in TRREB scholarships to…
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Advocacy Update: GRC Central Working Group and Toronto
TRREB’s Government Relations Committee (GRC) Central Working Group continues to address key policy and housing issues affecting housing supply, development and the real estate market across the City of Toronto. Recent discussions focused on provincial legislation and Official Plan reviews, specifically how smaller minimum lot sizes can unlock new housing supply. The group also examined…