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First Impressions Matter: How Home Staging Sells Faster & Yields Higher Offers
Home staging is more than decorating—it’s a strategic marketing tool that helps REALTORS® attract buyers, sell homes faster, and maximize property value. On our latest episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, professional home stager Nina Doiron shares expert tips to help your client’s home stand out, and how you can add home staging to your…
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Why Expertise Matters: The REALTOR® Advantage
A house isn’t just a home—it’s a major financial investment, a reflection of your lifestyle, and a foundation for the future. Whether you’re buying or selling, it’s a journey filled with possibilities, and having the right guidance can turn challenges into opportunities. That’s why having a REALTOR® in your corner isn’t just helpful—it’s essential to…
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Impact of 2025 Provincial and Federal Elections on Toronto’s Housing Progress | Ready to Real Estate
On this bonus episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, we’re bringing you an insightful panel discussion on how the federal and provincial elections could impact Toronto’s housing progress, the latest on US tariffs, and the broader implications of these developments. Moderated by Anna Michaelidis, TRREB Board of Director, the discussion features insights from Scott Reid,…
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2025 Housing Market Predictions: Expert Insights for REALTORS®
TRREB’s 2025 Market Outlook and Year in Review is your go-to resource for understanding what’s next for the housing market. In this Ready to Real Estate episode, Sean Simpson, Senior Vice President of Ipsos Public Affairs sits down with Jason Mercer, TRREB’s Chief Market Analyst and podcast host to break down emerging trends, buying and selling intentions,…
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TRREB 2025 Market Outlook: What’s Next for Housing, Affordability, and Traffic?
The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is at a turning point. Affordability challenges, housing supply shortages, and growing traffic congestion continue to shape the way people live, work, and invest in the region. But what’s ahead for 2025? The much-anticipated 2025 Market Outlook and Year in Review report explores the key trends driving the real estate market and…
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Exploring Neighbourhoods: Halton Region
Deciding where to live in Halton Region is an exciting adventure and REALTORS® are ready to help on every step of the journey. With their local expertise and up-to-date market knowledge, they can simplify your search whether you’re buying your first home or making a change. Halton Region offers a diverse blend of communities, each…
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Exploring Neighbourhoods: Durham Region
Finding the right place to call home in Durham Region is an exciting journey, and TRREB Member REALTORS® are here to make it seamless. With their deep understanding of the area and access to current market insights, these professionals can help you confidently navigate your options. Durham Region is renowned for its lively and distinct…
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Florida Real Estate Uncovered: Insights on Growth and Challenges
Florida is a popular destination for Canadian snowbirds and vacationers. More than 4 million people travel to the Sunshine State annually, and approximately 500,000 make Florida their home during winter. On the latest episode of TRREB’s Ready to Real Estate podcast, Margy Grant, Florida REALTORS® CEO, joins guest podcast host John DiMichele, TRREB’s CEO, to discuss the…
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Exploring Neighbourhoods: Simcoe County
Discovering the right community in Simcoe County is a fulfilling journey, and TRREB Member REALTORS® are here to help. With their deep local knowledge and access to current market data, these professionals can guide you towards making confident choices whether you’re buying or selling a home. Simcoe County is celebrated for its charming and diverse…
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From Policy to Possibility: How Mortgage Reforms are Making Homeownership Attainable
Housing supply and unaffordability continue to impact the real estate industry across Canada. Home buyers need to see mortgage changes that allow flexibility and empower more choice. Lauren van den Berg, President and CEO of Mortgage Professionals Canada (MPC), joins TRREB’s Ready to Real Estate podcast host Jason Mercer to discuss the mortgage landscape and…
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Unpacking Provincial Housing Commitments
Ontario continues to face a housing supply shortage along with affordability concerns. To tap into expert opinions on this critical issue, we invited Steve Adler, Senior Director of Public Affairs at NATIONAL Public Relations, and John Michael McGrath, columnist, reporter, and podcaster at TVO.org, to TRREB’s Ready to Real Estate podcast. Together they discussed Ontario’s housing…
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TRREB Applauds Federal Government Mortgage Reforms
The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board (TRREB) welcomes the changes to mortgage rules announced by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland. TRREB strongly supports the extension of 30-year insured mortgage amortizations to all first-time homebuyers which was limited to first time purchasers of new builds, and increasing the price cap for insured…