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Statement From the London St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) and PropTx
The London St. Thomas Association of REALTORS® (LSTAR) is pleased to announce that we are joining the PropTx MLS® Service. LSTAR is thrilled with today’s announcement as this move empowers LSTAR Members with enhanced tools and expanded access to invaluable real estate market data. “Our unwavering objective is to ensure that our valued Members receive…
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TRREB Statement on Federal Fall Economic Statement
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) applauds and welcomes today’s fall economic statement offering several important housing focused initiatives. We especially commend the federal government for listening to many industry stakeholders, including TRREB, in establishing a new Canadian Mortgage Charter. This Charter significantly includes the removal of the stress test requirements for insured mortgage…
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The Body Language that Builds Trust or Exposes Lies
If you’re a REALTOR®, you know that showing empathy is critical to building a trusting relationship with clients or potential clients. Empathy isn’t only demonstrated in what you say, though. It is also demonstrated in what you do. To talk about how body language can help REALTORS® build trust with clients, Pamela Barnum, a non-verbal communication expert,…
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October 2023 Housing Market Charts Available
A series of charts summarizing key residential statistics for the GTA, including an affordability indicator and time series for price, new listings and sales.
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TRREB: Higher Borrowing Costs See Buyers Remain on Hold
Lack of affordability and uncertainty remained issues for many would-be home buyers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) in October 2023. As a result, sales edged lower compared to last year. However, selling prices remained higher than last year’s levels.
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What’s in Store for TRESA Phase 2?
Phase two of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act is coming into force on Friday, December 1, 2023. Are you prepared? In this informative episode, Ready to Real Estate host and TRREB Chief Market Analyst Jason Mercer is joined by real estate lawyer Mark Weisleder to cover everything you need to know. From a legal…
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TRREB: Strong Population Growth Driving Rental Demand in Q3 2023
Demand for and supply of rental condominium apartments continued to grow in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) during the third quarter of 2023, as reported by REALTORS® through TRREB’s MLS® System.
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TRREB: More Supply in the Condo Market for Q3 2023
The condominium apartment market became much more balanced over the past year. While Q3 2023 condo apartment sales were up year-overyear, growth in listings far outstripped growth in sales. The result was the average price edging lower providing some relief in the face of higher borrowing costs.
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TRREB Awards $242,000 to Date with Scholarship Initiative
Each year the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) recognizes high school students who are pursuing post-secondary education with the Past President’s Scholarship. Since the inception of the program in 2007, 66 deserving students have received a total of $242,000 to put towards realizing their dreams.
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How “Brand Hysteria” Built Johnny Cupcakes
REALTORS® looking to make their mark with a unique, personal, and fun approach to marketing can draw inspiration from the self-titled “brand hysteria expert,” Johnny Cupcakes. He grew a business, selling t-shirts from the back of a car, into an international brand worth millions. And he shared his creative approach to building brand loyalty with TRREB…
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TRREB Awards Members for Making an Impact
Four Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) Members are in the spotlight for going above and beyond in the real estate industry and for outstanding contributions to their communities. TRREB is recognizing these Members, who tirelessly dedicate their time in the pursuit of a brighter tomorrow through selfless acts and good deeds. We are honouring…
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TRREB Members Supporting the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation
Housing and food insecurities are increasing throughout the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) and beyond. To combat these growing issues, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) donates nearly $1 million each year to give back to the Ontario REALTORS Care® Foundation (ORCF) on behalf of our Members. Since 2008, TRREB has participated in the ORCF’s Every REALTOR® Campaign where TRREB donates $1…