Appraisal Institute of Canada - Ontario

🌟 Webinar Update!🌟 We’ve rescheduled our next Expanding Your Practice Series webinar to December 11, 2024, from 11 AM to 12 PM EST! 🎉 AIC-ON and STEP Canada are proud to present an engaging session on Trust and Estate Planning. 🏠💼 ✔️ Learn about the vital role of appraisers in providing objective and impartial property value assessments. ✔️ Discover how STEP Canada’s 3,500+ trust and estate professionals help families and individuals secure their futures. Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your expertise and gain insights into estate and financial planning. 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/eGDDgXbS #EstatePlanning #Trusts #FinancialPlanning #AICON #STEPCanada

Happy New Year 🌟 Here is you top news that every appraiser should know this week: - Ten Housing Predictions for 2025 https://ow.ly/TGpn50UzkvU - Top 5 news stories that shaped 2024 for Canadian Realtors https://ow.ly/1nqu50UzkvX - If you're looking to buy or sell in 2025, here's what you need to know https://ow.ly/WBZT50UzkvZ - OPINION: It’s time to make accessibility a priority in real estate https://ow.ly/mS1E50UzkvW - Real estate market performance in 2024 and what's next for 2025 https://ow.ly/iceQ50UzkvY

🎉🥳 Happy New Year AIC-ON Members! As we turn the page to a fresh chapter in 2025, let’s fill it with happiness, laughter, and new adventures! #HappyNewYear #NewBeginnings #aicontario #2025

🎄 Holiday Closure Notice 🎄 The AIC-ON office will be closed from December 24th and will resume operations on January 2nd, 2025. We wish you all a wonderful holiday season filled with joy and relaxation. See you in the new year! ✨ #AICOntario #officeclosure #SeasonGreetings #HappyHolidays #NewYear2025

Tune in to this week's #NewsFlashFridays, sharing the top news appraisers need to know for the week: - Canadian Home Sales Continue to Climb in November https://ow.ly/ktFP50Uv4Si - Lower rates stoked Canada’s housing market momentum this fall https://ow.ly/Fzpa50Uv4Sj - What to expect from Canadian commercial real estate in 2025 https://ow.ly/ZbNz50Uv4Sf - CREA Chair James Mabey reflects on a year of change and challenges https://ow.ly/JrJ350Uv4Sh - Foch: “Are we there yet?” The road to recovery for Canadian real estate https://ow.ly/qtsM50Uv4Sm - Marketing trends that matter for Realtors in 2025 (and ones that don’t) https://ow.ly/AmaG50Uv4Sl Honourable Mentions - Proposed class-action lawsuit accuses companies of price-fixing rents in Canada https://ow.ly/rRlY50Uv4Sk - Federal Spending on Housing Affordability in 2024 https://ow.ly/fuf950Uv4Se - RECO CEO, Michael Beard, announces retirement https://ow.ly/UyMu50Uv4Sg

Congratulations to Victor Guyader for earning use of the AACI Designation on December 19, 2024!!! AIC Profile: https://ow.ly/waY650UuTL2 Visit the AIC-ON Website: https://ow.ly/BaGM50UuTL3 #AACI #designation #membership #aicontario #professionalappraisers #professionallyappraised

🎉 Congratulations to our 2024 Scholarship Recipients! 🎓🌟 We are proud to announce the exceptional AIC-ON members who have been awarded this year's scholarships! Your hard work, dedication, and passion are truly inspiring. We wish you continued success in your studies and look forward to seeing you progress in your career as an appraiser! 🌟✨ #ScholarshipWinners #AICOntario #2024scholarships

Congratulations to Dale O'Dair for earning use of the CRA Designation on December 17, 2024!!! Visit the AIC-ON Website: https://ow.ly/U9fq50Uqc3A #CRA #designation #membership #aicontario #professionalappraisers #professionallyappraised

📢 WEBINAR HELD TOMMORROW!! The Appraisal Institute of Canada - Ontario and the Association of Ontario Land Economists (AOLE) are excited to invite you to a must-attend webinar! This webinar is a panel discussion on Community Benefit Charges (CBCs), a new financing tool under the Planning Act. A one-time fee paid upon building permit, is based on a rate of 4% of land value, intended to fund growth related public services not covered by development charges or parkland dedication. The panel will discuss the various methods for establishing land value, how the applicable services will be defined, and how this will impact future development in the region. 🗓 Date & Time: Tuesday December 17th, 2024 @ 12PM EST Featured Speakers 🔹 Jaclyn Hall, MCIP RPP 🔹 Jerald Greenidge P.App, AACI 🔹 Ward Lansink P.App, AACI Moderated by: 🔹Robyn Brown Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from industry experts! 🔗Link to join webinar: https://lnkd.in/eYwZcMgQ #Webinar #RealEstate #CommunityBenefitCharges #LandEconomics #ProfessionalDevelopment #Webinar #RealEstate #CommunityBenefitCharges #LandEconomics #ProfessionalDevelopment

On this week's #NewsFlashFridays 📰: - RECO CEO to retire in February 2025 https://ow.ly/Pcr550Uq5Aj - Predictions for housing trends and real estate forecast in 2025 https://ow.ly/azbG50Uq5Ai - GWLRA looks at Canadian immigration policies and real estate https://ow.ly/8mmi50Uq5Ao - OPINION: Ontario’s real estate boards must evolve or step aside https://ow.ly/HnAw50Uq5Al - New options for first-time real estate buyers. Here's how new rules will impact 2025 home sales https://ow.ly/JlGs50Uq5Am Honourable Mentions: - Ontario re-evaluates steps for land use change https://ow.ly/pjzv50Uq5Ak