General News
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Advocacy Update: TRREB North Government Relations Committee (GRC) Working Group
The TRREB North Government Relations Committee (GRC) Working Group has been discussing a range of planning and housing policy issues impacting York Region and Simcoe County. Key topics include provincial Official Plan reviews, provincial reforms to municipal land-use planning, minimum lot sizes, and ongoing Building Code consultations focused on reducing construction costs and improving housing…
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Mississauga Approves Renovictions By-Law
On April 1, 2026, Mississauga joined Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, and Kitchener in adopting a municipal renoviction by-law. Mississauga’s Rental Repairs and Renovations Licensing By-law will come into effect on September 1, 2026. The by-law is designed to strengthen protections for renters by addressing renovictions, in which landlords improperly evict tenants under the pretext of major…
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HST Housing Rebate
TRREB is the voice of REALTORS® at City Hall, Queen’s Park and on Parliament Hill on issues that impact the GTA and Simcoe County real estate market. As part of that work, we regularly monitor policy implementation that influences housing and real estate more broadly. We encourage you to share this information. The Ontario Enhanced New…
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Set the Stage: Presentation Tips to Help a Listing Stand Out
Listing a home means more than bringing a property to market. You are helping sellers present one of their most important assets to potential buyers, often through photos, videos, showings, and open houses before a buyer ever steps inside. Effective staging helps a home look its best by turning lived-in spaces into rooms that photograph…
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TRREB Releases Final Your Voice, Our Future Report: Outlines Actions to Strengthen Transparency and Member Engagement
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) has released the What We Heard Report outlining key findings from the comprehensive Your Voice, Our Future initiative launched last fall, consulting TRREB’s nearly 70,000 Members, using polls, focus groups and town halls to gather their opinions about the Board. Throughout the campaign, Members shared their experiences and perspectives, reinforced the importance…
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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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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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Build Stronger Connections with Darci Lang and Rebecca Mountain at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026
TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026 promises to deliver another powerful, people-focused speaker experience. Taking place on Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Toronto Congress Centre, TRREB REALTOR® QUEST, Canada’s largest real estate conference and trade show, returns with the theme Beyond Business: Igniting Real Connections. Speakers Who Put People First Darci Lang has spent more than 30 years speaking and training,…
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TRREB REALTOR® QUEST Keynote Spotlight: Michelle Obama
TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026 is set to deliver one of its most inspiring keynote moments to date. Taking place Wednesday, May 13 and Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Toronto Congress Centre, Canada’s largest TRREB REALTOR® QUEST and trade show returns with the theme Beyond Business: Igniting Real Connections. This year, attendees will hear from former First Lady Michelle Obama, a global voice on…
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TRREB Scholarship Applications Now Open: Eight Awards Available
Each year, TRREB provides scholarships to high school students pursuing post-secondary studies. Students can apply for one of eight awards: two valued at $5,000 for first place, two at $2,500 for second place, two at $2,000 for third place, and two at $1,500 for fourth place. Over the years, eighty-one deserving students have received scholarships through the TRREB Past President’s Scholarship program.…
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TRREB Survey Results To Help Share Future Direction
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) has released findings from the most comprehensive survey ever conducted of its membership. The poll, a key element of the Your Voice, Our Future campaign, provides valuable insights into the opinions of Members, outlining where they are satisfied with TRREB services, where they want to see improvements, and their priorities…