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The BCREA Blog is a platform for sharing the latest education news, economics statistics, issues relating to the profession and links to valuable resources for REALTORS®, stakeholders and the public.
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Five Insurance Tips for Wildfire Season
Resources to Help REALTORS® and Your Clients Navigate Extreme Climate
The Importance of Conversations on Mental Health
Mental Health Awareness Month: Navigating the Stressful World of Real Estate
Site Contamination, a Primer
Help Protect Your Clients from Title and Mortgage Fraud Attempts
2023 BC Property Assessments
VIDEO: Home Buyer Rescission Period, What Consumers Need to Know
To Rescind or Not to Rescind…
‘Tis the Season… to Test for Radon
REALTORS® and Radon: Protecting Buyers and Sellers
Cybersecurity Tips for REALTORS®: Multifactor Authentication
LTSA to Increase Fees in April
Has Your Brokerage Re-Activated Their COVID-19 Safety Plan?
UPDATE: BC Imposes New Social Restrictions With COVID-19 Cases Rising
Land Owner Transparency Registry Filing Extended to 2022
Masks Recommended for REALTORS® and Clients as BC Introduces New COVID-19 Measures
Where to Find Resources From BCFSA, Real Estate’s New Regulator
Revised Real Estate Rules Now in Effect Under New Regulator
REALTORS® Encouraged to Review Health Measures Announced in Central Okanagan Due to COVID-19 Spike
RECBC, OSRE and BCREA Update Recommendations on Open Houses
No Changes to Real Estate Practice in Step 2 of Restart Plan
Webinar Recording: Understanding the June 1 FINTRAC Changes
Getting Ready for the June 1 FINTRAC Changes: Virtual Currency Obligations
BCREA Video Series: Are You Ready for the June 1 FINTRAC Changes?
Getting Ready for the June 1 FINTRAC Changes: Politically Exposed Persons – Part 2
UPDATE: Learn Ten Things About LOTR in Under One Minute
Getting Ready for the June 1 FINTRAC Changes: Politically Exposed Persons – Part 1
UPDATE: 2021 Changes to Your Anti-Money Laundering Obligations
UPDATED: Selling Tenant-Occupied Properties During the COVID-19 Pandemic
UPDATED: As COVID-19 Case Counts Rise, REALTORS® Should Continue to Prioritize Health and Safety
Getting Ready for the June 1 FINTRAC Changes: Beneficial Ownership
Land Owner Transparency Registry Publicly Searchable as of April 30, 2021
Getting Ready for the June 1 FINTRAC Changes: Business Relationships
What RECBC & OSRE’s Statement on “Heightened Market Activity” Means for REALTORS®
Protecting Buyers – and Yourself – in a Hot Market
Community of Practice Session Added on March 31 to Address Housing Market Conditions
What happens if your client or close contact tests positive for COVID-19?
REALTORS® and COVID-19: Three Tips for Working During the Hot Market
Updated Guidance for Real Estate Practice During COVID-19
Strata Depreciation Reports: What REALTORS® and Clients Need to Know
COVID-19: Resources for REALTORS®
Conveyancing Considerations During the COVID-19 Pandemic
REMINDER: Land Owner Transparency Act and Registry Take Effect on November 30
Three Things to Know About the Land Owner Transparency Act and Registry
REALTORS® Encouraged to Continue Safe Business Practices in Light of New Public Health Orders
Continue to Use Virtual Tools When Possible to Market, Show and View Properties
UPDATE: Dealing with Contracts and Disclosure Requirements (COVID-19 FAQ)
Land Owner Transparency Registry Filings Required Beginning November 30
The BC Energy Step Code and What It Means for REALTORS®
Signs You Should File a Suspicious Transaction Report
Canada Emergency Commercial Rent Assistance for Commercial Owners Extended
BCREA Launches Disclosures in Real Estate Course
Rent Repayment Plans and Other Residential Tenancy Updates
COVID-19 and a Different Type of “Exposure” Risk
LTSA Historic Records: Discriminating Covenants in the Land Title Register
COVID-19 Community Care: Brokerage Raises $17,000 for Local Food Bank
Government’s First Actions on Strata Insurance
Blanket Ban on Residential Evictions Ends
COVID-19 Community Care: REALTORS® Support Mental Health Fund for Frontline Workers
COVID-19 Community Care: Brokerage Supports Food Bank and ‘Soup for Seniors’ Program
Managing Online Communities While Returning to Operation
COVID-19 Community Care: Victoria Brokerage Shares Positive Messages with Community
Can the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund Help You?
COVID-19 Community Care: Vancouver REALTOR® Supports Frontline Workers
Using CREA’s Health Waiver
UPDATE: The Canada Commercial Rent Assistance Program Can Help You And Your Clients
UPDATE: Extension of BC’s State of Emergency – What it means for REALTORS®
CEBA Changes Make More Real Estate Business Models Eligible
COVID-19 Community Care: Surrey REALTOR® Takes Part in Diaper Drive for Mothers in Need
COVID-19 Community Care: Brokerage Gives Portion of Fees to Rapid Relief Fund
COVID-19 Community Care: Kelowna REALTOR® Delivers Chef-Prepared Meals
COVID-19 Community Care: Chilliwack REALTOR® Supports Seniors During COVID-19
Applications for BC Emergency Benefit for Workers Now Open
BCREA Creates Virtual Community for Managing Brokers
Five Ways for REALTORS® to Keep Busy During COVID-19
Conducting Live Virtual Tours During COVID-19 and Beyond
CRA Launches Calculator for Wage Subsidy Program
PRECs, Dividends & CERB
Home Inspection Protocols During COVID-19
Communicating During Stressful Times
More Than Wage Subsidies: Additional Aid for Brokerages
PRECs and Wage Subsidy Programs
Staying Secure When Using Zoom and Other Video Conferencing Tools
Broadened CERB Criteria Makes More REALTORS® Eligible
UPDATED: CERB & CEWS Still Being Adapted to Meet Needs of All Sectors
CREA Introduces Feature to Highlight Live-Streamed Open Houses on REALTOR.ca
How Can REALTORS® Protect Themselves Against Liability During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
UPDATE: Conveyancing in the Time of COVID-19 – So Far
CERB or CEWS: Which Federal Aid is Right for You?
Applying for CERB – Start with a CRA My Account
Three Ways to Virtually Show a Property During COVID-19
LTSA Continues to Meet Demand
What Does the COVID-19 Virus Mean for REALTORS®?
Three Tips for Managing REALTOR® Risk from Leslie Howatt of E&O
Best Practices for Do-Not-Call Lists
A New Year and New Resources for REALTORS®: What to Expect From BCREA in 2020
Keeping Clients Out of Hot Water Over Groundwater Licencing
In a Bind Over Home Insurance?