by Jillian Siskind | Jan 13, 2021 | Construction, Real Estate
After Ontario’s economy was hammered by COVID-19 in 2020, its economic recovery this year will be led by home construction even though the pandemic has changed almost every aspect of the industry. There are many new rules that home builders must now abide by to keep...
by Jillian Siskind | Nov 2, 2020 | Real Estate, Regulatory
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with the sales team at Sotheby’s International Realty to discuss legal considerations for realtors when dealing with new home sales. It’s a changing landscape for builders, vendors and realtors alike. Here are some...
by Jillian Siskind | Oct 27, 2020 | Real Estate, Regulatory
The modernization of regulations governing Ontario’s real estate industry is welcomed by those in the industry and I am sure it will be embraced by the public. The first phase of the Trust in Real Estate Services Act, 2020 was implemented on Oct. 1, affecting the work...
by Jillian Siskind | Jun 3, 2020 | Real Estate
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, real estate salespeople and brokerages are drastically changing their operations to suit the new reality. The Real Estate Council of Ontario (RECO) is keeping members up to date about the changes required to move forward in this...
by Jillian Siskind | Apr 15, 2020 | Real Estate
These are challenging times for many professionals, requiring us to re-think our practices and ways of connecting with people. This is especially so for real estate agents and brokerages. While real estate services have been declared essential in Ontario, agents and...
by Jillian Siskind | Oct 18, 2018 | Real Estate
Canadian real estate investing has become an international sensation. With Canada’s stable government, the firm establishment of the rule of law and a relatively stable economy, Canada is a very attractive place to invest. Canadian real estate has a particular...
