I have been tremendously honoured to have spent the last seven years as the CEO of the Ontario Real Estate Association (OREA). When I was recruited to the job, as I was leaving my time in public office, I believed I would be here for about five years with a goal of delivering high impact advocacy, greater profile for the organization and refreshed, practical products to support REALTORS® as they connect people with a great place to call home. Learn More →
Today, the Government of Ontario announced the Homeowner Protection Act, 2024, which includes banning registrations for Notices of Security Interest (NOSIs), implementing a 10-day cooling-off period for purchases of newly built freehold homes, consulting on illegal building and selling, and building more housing near transit. Learn More →
Picture a young family working hard and doing everything right to save their money so they can finally afford to buy a home, only to be told that they need to pony up tens of thousands more dollars. A new proposal from Ottawa City Council will do just that, putting homeownership further out of reach for thousands of Ontarians in the National Capital Region. Learn More →
Today, the Federal Government announced Canada’s Housing Plan, ahead of the 2024 Federal Budget. Learn More →
Today, the Government of Ontario announced the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, the Province’s sixth piece of housing legislation since 2018. Learn More →
Today’s 2024 Ontario Budget reaffirms the Provincial Government’s commitment to investing in building more homes, infrastructure, and transit across the province. Learn More →
With Ontario’s ambitious goal of building 1.5 million new homes across the Province, today’s $1.8 billion investment into housing-enabling infrastructure is a welcome announcement. Learn More →