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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…
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TRREB Welcomes Ontario Government’s $1.5 Billion Funding for Significant Development Charges Reduction in the City of Toronto
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) welcomes the Ontario government’s announcement to provide the City of Toronto with $1.5 billion to facilitate a 40 to 60 per cent reduction in development charges in the city. This is a major step, and the type of leadership needed to lower housing costs, improve project viability, accelerate…
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Advocacy Update: Housing Affordability GRC Working Group
TRREB’s Housing Affordability GRC Working Group recently hosted a roundtable discussion focused on innovative multiplex housing design and explored practical solutions to the ongoing housing crisis. The presentation highlighted a completed fourplex ownership model that demonstrates how thoughtfully designed multiplexes can optimize underutilized lots, streamline design, and increase density while maintaining livability and neighbourhood character.…
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Ready to Real Estate: David Greenspan on Mindset, Discipline, and Pipeline
Succeeding in today’s real estate environment is as challenging as ever, and three major pressure points are having an adverse impact on REALTORS®. Pinpointing those pressure points and learning how to navigate today’s market are the main talking points in the latest episode of TRREB’s Ready to Real Estate podcast. Recorded at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026…
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TRREB Urges GTA Municipalities and Regions to Apply for Development Charge Reduction Program
TRREB is calling on key municipal and regional governments across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and Simcoe County to apply for the Canada–Ontario Development Charges Reduction Program (DCRP) before the application deadline. Development charges can amount to up to 20 per cent of a home’s purchase price. The program gives municipalities a significant opportunity to…
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Spring Home Sales Stronger Than Last Year
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) resale housing market tightened in May 2026 compared to last year. Sales increased year-over-year, whereas new listings declined over the same period. As standing inventory has been absorbed, competition between buyers has likely increased in some neighbourhoods. This should see the price trend flatten and ultimately trend upwards in the months ahead. “Spring sales have been stronger than last year,…
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AI Do’s, Don’ts, and Don’t You Dare
In the latest episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, host and TRREB’s Chief Information Officer, Jason Mercer and Kevin Hawkins (aka the REAL AI Guy) explore how artificial intelligence is changing the real estate industry, with a focus on practical adoption, risk management, and the importance of using AI responsibly. The podcast episode was recorded…