Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®

At Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®, we represent REALTORS® in Ontario’s fastest-growing markets, including Burlington, Cambridge, Hamilton, Haldimand County, Kitchener, Mississauga, Niagara North, most Norfolk County, Waterloo, and beyond. Discover what we offer! Free interboard listings in any of our market areas, waived entrance fees for new members and brokerages joining from an ITSO member association in 2024, and a new Super Subscriber option! Don’t miss out on real estate opportunities in the heart of Canada’s economic engine. Visit our website to learn more and take your first step toward unlocking new possibilities in Ontario's most dynamic communities. Check out the Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® today! Learn more at www.cornerstone.inc #OntarioRealEstate #RealEstateOpportunities #WaterlooRealEstate #NiagaraRealEstate #HaldimandCounty #KitchenerRealEstate #MississaugaProperties #BurlingtonRealEstate #HamiltonHomes

Attention REALTORS®! Elevate Your Skills with Our Upcoming Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® Webinar! Are you ready to take your GeoWarehouse expertise to the next level? Join us for a comprehensive session designed for those eager to maximize their success in real estate! What You’ll Gain: ·Enhanced Mapping Tools: Accurately locate properties and analyze neighborhoods. ·Improved Comparable Sales: Present competitive pricing that builds trust with clients. ·Condominium Search Tool Mastery: Access in-depth condo listings with ease. ·Customized Property Reports: Tailor reports to impress clients and showcase your professionalism. ·Profile & Preferences Management: Optimize your settings for improved productivity. Why Attend? In today’s competitive market, leveraging advanced tools is essential. This webinar will help you refine your skills, enhance your listings, and build stronger client relationships. Don’t miss out! 🏡 Register now and take the first step toward becoming a top-tier agent! Teranet Inc. | Alicia Flores

City of Waterloo Amendments  Congratulations to the City of Waterloo for recently approving an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to increase housing options and support sustainable growth. The amendments, respectively, will allow for the development of up to 30 storeys (previously 25) as-of-right in Major Transit Station Areas and allow up to four dwelling units and four storeys on most residential lots across the City. These changes are key to expanding housing options, promoting affordability, and accommodating a growing population. Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® | #UrbanPlanning #ZoningBylaw #TransitOrientedDevelopment #CityPlanning #Waterloo

Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® Super Subscriber Access allows REALTORS® to view, save searches, and send auto-emails to contacts. Subscribers can update status of listing when it sells or is taken off market, and conduct CMA in Matrix (can add listings pending review and activation by staff). Cornerstone Super Subscriber allows Access to: - INRIX Drive Time - CoreLogic Real Estate Solutions Matrix™ - Local Logic - Neighbourhood Info - OneHome™ - Prospects Solutions by CoreLogic Mobile - StreetView - Restb.ai - Custom market forms, and more FIND YOUR 🔑 KEY TO REAL ESTATE SUCCESS at www.cornerstone.inc *This is a partial list of Cornerstone’s services, which may change over time. #REALTORServices #RealEstateTools #CornerstoneAccess #RealEstateInnovation

Canada Secondary Suite Loan Program   Great news for Homeowners in Canada! On December 10, the Federal government announced measures to make adding secondary suites to your home easier! Starting in early 2025, homeowners can apply for a low-interest loan of 2% for up to $80,000 to cover secondary suite construction costs, as well as the ability to refinance an insured mortgage of up to 90% of their home’s post-renovation value to a maximum value of $2 million, with amortizations of up to 30 years. Homeowners can utilize both the loan program and mortgage financing to help cover the expenses of adding a secondary suite. For more details, visit: https://ow.ly/ppBN50UsY4V   Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® | Government of Canada | #CanadaHomeowners #SecondarySuites #RealEstateCanada #ConstructionLoans #HomeInvestment

Canadian Home Sales Continue to Climb in November The Canadian Real Estate Association | L'Association canadienne de l'immobilier (CREA) released its November 2024 housing market update. Home sales across Canadian MLS®️ Systems rose 2.8% in November compared to October, marking an impressive 18.4% rebound since May, just before interest rates started to drop. For the full release, visit: https://lnkd.in/efdCxjwe Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® | #CanadianRealEstate #RealEstateMarket #HousingMarket #CanadaRealEstate

Ready to elevate your marketing strategies and housing market research? Join our course to unlock the power of statistics! Discover exclusive tools that transform how you navigate the housing market and make data-driven decisions with confidence. As a Cornerstone member, you’ll gain access to: 1️⃣ Matrix™ Stats : Uncover trends and patterns across all property types to gain a competitive edge. 2️⃣ ShowingTime’s MarketStats : Use InfoSparks and FastStats for easy market analysis and insights. 3️⃣ CREA’s MLS® HPI Tool : Analyze home price levels and trends accurately for smarter decision-making. REGISTER TODAY: www.cornerstone.inc/events Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® | CoreLogic | The Canadian Real Estate Association | L'Association canadienne de l'immobilier

The Government of Canada and the Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario recently announced a combined investment of over $1.9 million through the Canada–Ontario Community Housing Initiative (COCHI) to help build 24 affordable homes in Hamilton. This investment adds to the Federal government’s previously announced investments to build and repair over 12,750 homes in Hamilton. These collaboration efforts are essential steps to solving the housing crisis. Details can be found here: https://ow.ly/ExSm50Ur0yL Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® |#HamiltonHousing #AffordableHousing #HousingCrisis #GovernmentFunding #CanadaHousing #OntarioHousing

This morning, Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® representatives attended an event featuring an update from Ontario's Finance Minister, Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, hosted by the Mississauga Board of Trade at the Hilton Mississauga/Meadowvale. Hon. Bethlenfalvy highlighted the financial stability of the province and critical developments in Mississauga, including the new hospital, long-term care and hospice facilities, and investments in roads and infrastructure. Helen Goljak | Asha Singh | Rita Asadorian | Jerry Krzywda | Lou Piriano | Andrew McAllister | Crystal Henderson Hon. Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP for Pickering-Uxbridge | Hon. Nina Tangri, MPP for Mississauga-Streetsville | Rudy Cuzzetto, MPP for Mississauga-Lakeshore | Mississauga Board of Trade CEO Trevor McPherson | Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward (C.Dir.) #proudsponsor

OREA Forms & Clauses Updated with Ray Ferris, Join us for an overview of all that is new or revised for 2025. Stay ahead with the latest updates and changes that will impact your practice and ensure you’re up-to-date with the current standards and regulations. This course will cover: -An overview of all that is New or Revised for 2025 -OREA Forms assisting in your day-to-day trading -Differentiating between Brokerage and Designated Representation agreements -Understanding multiple representation under various scenarios of brokerage and designated representation -Obtaining consent for multiple representation -Sharing the substance of offers -Termination Clauses for multiple representation and designated representative situations -Various Member resources REGISTER TODAY: www.cornerstone.inc/events Cornerstone Association of REALTORS® | Ontario Real Estate Association | #RealEstateTraining #RealEstateUpdates #RealEstate2025 #RealEstateLaw