Gerald Tostowaryk

2 months ago | realestatemagazine.ca | Gerald Tostowaryk

I set out to write an article on the contradictions and complexities of dual agency (sometimes referred to as double ending a deal) in real estate but in reviewing the different court cases and literature, I soon had so many thoughts on paper that I decided to make it a series. I’ll start by throwing out a few ideas for consideration and in the next few articles I will dive deeper into each idea one by one.

Nov 20, 2024 | realestatemagazine.ca | Gerald Tostowaryk

Ethics is a cornerstone of the real estate profession, but the question of authority—who decides what is ethical?—is one that continues to challenge us. As professionals held to high ethical standards, we must ask: Who determines these standards, and what gives them legitimacy? This topic came to the forefront for me recently while reading Ayn Rand, a thinker known for her sharp intellect and polarizing ideas. Whether one agrees or disagrees with her, her work prompts critical reflection.

Oct 10, 2024 | realestatemagazine.ca | Gerald Tostowaryk

No surprise to most of us, the Competition Bureau (CB) is investigating the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)’s MLS commission policy requiring a commission be paid to buyers’ agents, and the Cooperation Policy requiring all listings to be on the MLS within three days.

Mar 25, 2024 | renx.ca | Evan Duggan |Darrell Hurst |Steve McLean |Gerald Tostowaryk

PCI Developments’ appetite for redevelopments within Vancouver's Broadway corridor shows no signs of abating. "We have numerous developments along that Broadway Corridor," PCI senior vice-president Jarvis Rouillard told RENX, first mentioning a 39-storey office, residential and retail tower project under construction at the corner of Broadway and Granville streets. That project is all rental and is fully integrated with the subway station PCI is also building.

Mar 25, 2024 | renx.ca | Steve McLean |Evan Duggan |Gerald Tostowaryk |Mario Toneguzzi

Retail leasing in Canada's major markets is stabilizing after a period of strong momentum amid a flight to quality locations. JLL recently released retail insight reports for Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, and executive vice-president of retail advisory services Casdin Parr spoke with RENX about both national trends and what’s happening in each of those markets.