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Before the Ballots: Housing Affordability and City Development
Explore key issues shaping municipal elections in the Greater Golden Horseshoe, including housing affordability, infrastructure, public safety, and regional governance. Jason Mercer sits down with journalist Jessica Smith Cross, radio talk show host Brian Crombie, and housing advocate Stephen Adler to discuss how these factors influence voter behavior and the future of our cities. Listen on
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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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Selling Your Home? Why it Pays to Work with a TRREB Member REALTOR®
Selling your home involves more than listing your property. You need to determine the right price, prepare your home, attract qualified buyers, review offers, and negotiate an agreement that supports your goals. A TRREB Member REALTOR® combines local expertise with access to comprehensive market data and professional resources to guide you through every stage of…
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Mindset and Momentum Key to Success
In today’s performance-based marketplace, REALTORS® need more than market knowledge to stand out. They need the confidence, focus and habits to turn what they know into what they do consistently. That message came through clearly in a recent episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, featuring guest Rebecca Mountain and hosted by TRREB Chief Information Officer…
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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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How Intentional Focus Builds Stronger Connections
In a world that often rewards speed, distraction, and reaction, Canadian motivational speaker, trainer, and author Darci Lang offers a timely reminder: real connection starts with focus. In the latest episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, TRREB President Daniel Steinfeld welcomes Lang for a conversation about building meaningful connections through intentional focus. They recorded the…
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Relationships Still Win When the Market Changes
In a changing market, REALTORS® need more than scripts, sales tactics, and old assumptions. They need clarity, consistency, and a renewed focus on people. In the latest episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, TRREB President Daniel Steinfeld speaks with Mary-Anne Gillespie, CEO of Red Apple Coaching, about how REALTORS® can adapt when the traditional real estate playbook…
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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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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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Selling Tenanted Properties Requires Clear Advice and Careful Process
In the latest episode of the Ready to Real Estate podcast, host and TRREB Chief Information Officer Jason Mercer and licensed paralegal Bita Di Lisi discuss why selling or buying a tenanted property can look straightforward on paper, but is often more complex in practice. Recorded in front of a live audience at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2026, the conversation explores…