John T.H. Kim

Sales Representative
Home Standards Brickstone Realty, Brokerage

TRREB Statement on the 2024 Federal Budget April 17, 2024
To tackle Canada’s housing affordability crisis, governments need to do two things. First, they must build more homes of all types. Second, they must lower the taxes and fees Canadians pay to find an affordable place to call home. Today’s Federal Budget gets it right on supply but needs to be careful about the impact […]
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Examining the Social Impact of Housing Unaffordability April 17, 2024
In the intricate web of societal challenges, housing unaffordability looms as a profound disruptor, silently eroding the well-being of individuals and communities alike. In TRREB’s 2024 Market Outlook and Year in Review report, the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CANCEA) shares their ground-breaking study Locked Out: The Social Value Cost of the GTA’s Housing Crisis. It provides an in-depth look […]
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TRREB Statement on Canada’s Housing Plan April 12, 2024
Canada is in the middle of a historic housing affordability crisis and families need governments at all levels to come forward with policies that will lower costs for home buyers and get more homes built faster. Today’s announcement by Prime Minister Trudeau, Minister Freeland and Minister Fraser of Canada’s Housing Plan is a historic commitment […]
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TRREB Statement on Bill 185 and the Province’s Efforts to Expedite Housing Development April 11, 2024
In the face of a historic housing affordability crisis, Ontario needs to continue implementing bold policy changes that clear the way to building more homes. The provincial government is continuing its work to address the province’s housing supply and affordability crisis with another piece of housing legislation, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, […]
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Navigating Tenanted Properties as a REALTOR® April 9, 2024
As a REALTOR®, it’s important understand how to navigate tenanted properties in a growing population and the current high interest rate environment because more and more households are turning to the rental market. Back by popular demand, Bita Di Lisi, licensed paralegal, joined TRREB’s latest Ready to Real Estate podcast episode with host TRREB Chief Market Analyst Jason […]
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Media Invite: TRREB Market Outlook and Year in Review Event in Simcoe County April 4, 2024
Media are invited to attend TRREB’s 2024 Market Outlook and Year in Review Simcoe County event on Monday, April 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Hear industry experts weigh in on TRREB’s housing outlook on average prices and sales for 2024, the need for housing supply with rising immigration, the latest buying and selling intentions, and […]
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March 2024 Housing Market Charts Available April 3, 2024
A series of charts summarizing key residential statistics for the GTA, including an affordability indicator and time series for price, new listings and sales.
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TRREB: Selling Prices Up In March and Set to Accelerate This Spring April 3, 2024
March 2024 home sales reported through TRREB’s MLS® System were lower than the March 2023 result, due in part to the statutory holiday Good Friday falling in March this year versus April last year. Despite a better-supplied market compared to last year, there was enough competition between buyers to see a moderate increase in the […]
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Your Pathway to Success: Register Now for TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2024! April 1, 2024
Embark on an unforgettable journey at TRREB REALTOR® QUEST 2024, Canada’s largest real estate conference and trade show, on Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16 at the Toronto Congress Centre. Join us for two days of inspiration, education, and networking. Take advantage of these valuable tools and resources to stay ahead of the curve and thrive in today’s dynamic real estate […]
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TRREB: The Province is Hearing Our Housing Calls – the New Ontario Budget March 27, 2024
Ontario’s housing affordability crisis is leaving individuals and families on the sidelines of the Canadian dream of homeownership. To reverse this trend, governments must prioritize bold policy changes that will speed up the building of thousands of new homes. The release of the 2024 Ontario Budget provides critical support to the province’s effort to save […]
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