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Why my new URL will end in .realtor or .realestate

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As Troy Palmquist refreshes his consumer-facing real estate brand online, he takes you along on the journey, including the nuts and bolts decisions related to content marketing. Continue reading →

RE/MAX agrees to pay $5.5M to settle Canadian commission suit

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The company agreed to unspecified business practice changes and to make the payment to move forward from the commission lawsuits in Canada, which largely mirrored those filed in the U.S. Continue reading →

Commission chaos headed for Canada as watchdog probes rules

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The inquiry is reminiscent of investigations and lawsuits that have engulfed the industry’s biggest players in the U.S. in recent years, and it includes a review of multiple policies that are similar to those under scrutiny in the U.S. Continue reading →

RE/MAX picks up hundreds of agents in Ontario, Canada

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An independent brokerage and a former Century 21 franchise just switched affiliations to RE/MAX. The moves come during a time of intense competition for talent. Continue reading →

Canada easing mortgage terms for first-time new homebuyers

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Changes set to take effect Aug. 1 are part of an ambitious plan to boost housing construction by 2 million and help renters save up for a down payment. Continue reading →

Canada’s version of the bombshell commission lawsuit gets serious

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A judge struck down claims that defendants conspired to “fix,” “maintain” and “increase” prices for buyer brokerage services, but allowed claims they sought to “control” prices to proceed. Continue reading →

National Association of Realtors’ Canadian twin is betting big on tech

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The Canadian Real Estate Association, which owns and controls Canada’s most popular listing site, is spinning off into a tech company. Ex-CREA Chair Cliff Stevenson shared what’s in store. Continue reading →

Want to buy a home in Canada? You’ll likely have to be Canadian

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As of Jan. 1, homes in Canada can only be purchased by the nation’s citizens and a few other groups after a new law went into effect. The step’s a campaign promise of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Continue reading →

Canada’s Trudeau proposes ban on foreign homebuyers

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The proposal comes about a month before Canada’s next election and as the country continues to deal with the fallout of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading →