General News
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This Municipal Election, Clear the Way for More Housing
The 2026 Municipal Election is a pivotal moment for housing policy. On October 26, voters across Ontario will elect mayors and councillors who have significant influence over how much housing gets built, where it gets built, how quickly projects move forward, and ultimately how much homes cost. Ontario is not building enough housing. Between 2022…
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Building Around Transit: How GTA Housing Growth Is Following the Rails
Across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), one of the most significant trends in residential development is the shift toward transit-oriented communities. Rather than building housing in car-dependent locations, developers and municipalities are increasingly concentrating growth around major transit hubs, subway extensions, GO stations, and light rail corridors. For TRREB Member REALTORS®, this shift is changing…
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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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Picture This: Helping Buyers Imagine a Home Before They Visit
This article was created in partnership with Roomvo. Most homebuyers start their search the same way: scrolling through listings late at night on their phones and forming an opinion in seconds. If a room has dated flooring, a bold wall colour, or finishes that don’t match their taste, many buyers scroll past. For sellers, that’s…
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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…