Cornerstone Association of REALTORS®
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Cornerstone is Ontario’s second-largest REALTOR® association, proudly serving REALTORS® in Hamilton-Burlington, Mississauga, Norfolk & Haldimand Counties, and Waterloo Region.
We are Cornerstone: Proudly Different, Noticeably Better
www.cornerstone.inc
We are Cornerstone: Proudly Different, Noticeably Better
www.cornerstone.inc
Minister Flack at Mississauga Board of Trade
Cornerstone will be attending a fireside chat with Hon. Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, on January 22 at the Glenerin Inn & Spa.
Tickets can purchased here: https://ow.ly/8Rg150XMLTB
Cornerstone will be attending a fireside chat with Hon. Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, on January 22 at the Glenerin Inn & Spa.
Tickets can purchased here: https://ow.ly/8Rg150XMLTB
December 26, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Minister Flack at Mississauga Board of Trade
Cornerstone will be attending a fireside chat with Hon. Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, on January 22 at the Glenerin Inn & Spa.
Tickets can purchased here: https://ow.ly/8Rg150XMLTB
Cornerstone will be attending a fireside chat with Hon. Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, on January 22 at the Glenerin Inn & Spa.
Tickets can purchased here: https://ow.ly/8Rg150XMLTB
We're thrilled by today's update from RECO’s Administrator Jean Lépine to commit towards working toward the full payment of 100% of eligible commission claims owed to registrants as quickly as possible.
Press Release: https://ow.ly/VZ4650XO2O4
Press Release: https://ow.ly/VZ4650XO2O4
December 24, 2025 at 5:33 PM
We're thrilled by today's update from RECO’s Administrator Jean Lépine to commit towards working toward the full payment of 100% of eligible commission claims owed to registrants as quickly as possible.
Press Release: https://ow.ly/VZ4650XO2O4
Press Release: https://ow.ly/VZ4650XO2O4
A new Ontario Fire Code will be effective on January 1, 2026.
You can review the fire code here: https://ow.ly/giyG50XLFg9
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Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC)
You can review the fire code here: https://ow.ly/giyG50XLFg9
https://ow.ly/I7OO50XLFgb
https://ow.ly/lWtY50XLFgc
Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC)
December 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
A new Ontario Fire Code will be effective on January 1, 2026.
You can review the fire code here: https://ow.ly/giyG50XLFg9
https://ow.ly/I7OO50XLFgb
https://ow.ly/lWtY50XLFgc
Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC)
You can review the fire code here: https://ow.ly/giyG50XLFg9
https://ow.ly/I7OO50XLFgb
https://ow.ly/lWtY50XLFgc
Ontario Association of Fire Chiefs (OAFC)
Ontario has announced that they will be delaying the start of the 10-day cooling-off period for new freehold home purchases from Jan. 1, 2026, to Jan. 1, 2027. Until then there are no changes to the legislation.
View - New Home Construction Licensing Act section 53: https://ow.ly/TGb150XNQxP
View - New Home Construction Licensing Act section 53: https://ow.ly/TGb150XNQxP
December 23, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Ontario has announced that they will be delaying the start of the 10-day cooling-off period for new freehold home purchases from Jan. 1, 2026, to Jan. 1, 2027. Until then there are no changes to the legislation.
View - New Home Construction Licensing Act section 53: https://ow.ly/TGb150XNQxP
View - New Home Construction Licensing Act section 53: https://ow.ly/TGb150XNQxP
Join Team Cornerstone in the fight against hunger by participating in The Food Bank of Waterloo Region's Great Food Sort Challenge!
To learn more and register visit www.cornerstone.inc
This event is complimentary for Cornerstone members only.
To learn more and register visit www.cornerstone.inc
This event is complimentary for Cornerstone members only.
December 23, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Join Team Cornerstone in the fight against hunger by participating in The Food Bank of Waterloo Region's Great Food Sort Challenge!
To learn more and register visit www.cornerstone.inc
This event is complimentary for Cornerstone members only.
To learn more and register visit www.cornerstone.inc
This event is complimentary for Cornerstone members only.
Build NOW and the Future Cities Institute will be hosting a panel on January 9 at the Waterloo to discuss Canada’s largest affordable homeownership initiative
Learn more: https://ow.ly/VAyq50XMLCX
Learn more: https://ow.ly/VAyq50XMLCX
December 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Build NOW and the Future Cities Institute will be hosting a panel on January 9 at the Waterloo to discuss Canada’s largest affordable homeownership initiative
Learn more: https://ow.ly/VAyq50XMLCX
Learn more: https://ow.ly/VAyq50XMLCX
Thank you to all our Members who participated in the Cornerstone & OREA RE-CONNECT event series! It was great to see both familiar, & new faces enjoying delicious snacks & beverages together.
The energy was incredible, with engaging conversations and valuable networking opportunities at every event.
The energy was incredible, with engaging conversations and valuable networking opportunities at every event.
December 22, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Thank you to all our Members who participated in the Cornerstone & OREA RE-CONNECT event series! It was great to see both familiar, & new faces enjoying delicious snacks & beverages together.
The energy was incredible, with engaging conversations and valuable networking opportunities at every event.
The energy was incredible, with engaging conversations and valuable networking opportunities at every event.
Cornerstone recently attended the Empire Club of Canada's event, “Building Canada's Future: A New Era for Housing Delivery”, featuring Ana Bailão, CEO of Build Canada Homes. Following her remarks, Cornerstone representatives had the opportunity to meet to discuss key housing issues and strategies.
December 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Cornerstone recently attended the Empire Club of Canada's event, “Building Canada's Future: A New Era for Housing Delivery”, featuring Ana Bailão, CEO of Build Canada Homes. Following her remarks, Cornerstone representatives had the opportunity to meet to discuss key housing issues and strategies.
Join our webinar to learn how to input an MLS® listing in Matrix™ while understanding the relevant ITSO MLS® rules.
This session is open to REALTOR® members, Office Administrators, and Personal Assistants.
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/eTxV50XFLJf
This session is open to REALTOR® members, Office Administrators, and Personal Assistants.
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/eTxV50XFLJf
December 20, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Join our webinar to learn how to input an MLS® listing in Matrix™ while understanding the relevant ITSO MLS® rules.
This session is open to REALTOR® members, Office Administrators, and Personal Assistants.
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/eTxV50XFLJf
This session is open to REALTOR® members, Office Administrators, and Personal Assistants.
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/eTxV50XFLJf
Congratulations to Bob Gale on your selection as chair of Niagara Regional Council. We look forward to your leadership on housing in Niagara.
December 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Congratulations to Bob Gale on your selection as chair of Niagara Regional Council. We look forward to your leadership on housing in Niagara.
From our Cornerstone family to yours, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with well-deserved rest and meaningful moments with loved ones. Here's to closing 2025 with pride and embracing 2026 with renewed energy and vision.
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https://youtu.be/0DM26Rlzxp8?si=C9g8GEj1Dxya05dv
December 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
From our Cornerstone family to yours, we wish you a joyful holiday season filled with well-deserved rest and meaningful moments with loved ones. Here's to closing 2025 with pride and embracing 2026 with renewed energy and vision.
https://youtu.be/0DM26Rlzxp8?si=C9g8GEj1Dxya05dv
https://youtu.be/0DM26Rlzxp8?si=C9g8GEj1Dxya05dv
Join our Real Estate Marketing Predictions webinar for insights on staying relevant and enhancing self-promotion. Led by expert Kyle Christie, this session will cover effective strategies based on current trends.
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/qzjF50XCaqr
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/qzjF50XCaqr
December 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Join our Real Estate Marketing Predictions webinar for insights on staying relevant and enhancing self-promotion. Led by expert Kyle Christie, this session will cover effective strategies based on current trends.
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/qzjF50XCaqr
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/qzjF50XCaqr
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) Canada transformed into an enchanting wonderland for Cornerstone's annual Winter Wonders!
A huge thank you to our fantastic members, stakeholders, and every attendee for coming together to celebrate this wonderful season.
https://youtu.be/GI0fF1lGBTc
A huge thank you to our fantastic members, stakeholders, and every attendee for coming together to celebrate this wonderful season.
https://youtu.be/GI0fF1lGBTc
December 18, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) Canada transformed into an enchanting wonderland for Cornerstone's annual Winter Wonders!
A huge thank you to our fantastic members, stakeholders, and every attendee for coming together to celebrate this wonderful season.
https://youtu.be/GI0fF1lGBTc
A huge thank you to our fantastic members, stakeholders, and every attendee for coming together to celebrate this wonderful season.
https://youtu.be/GI0fF1lGBTc
Cornerstone was thrilled to attend the 2025 Mayor’s Luncheon hosted by the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. Attendees heard an update from Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and featured guest speakers, including Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and City of Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie.
December 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Cornerstone was thrilled to attend the 2025 Mayor’s Luncheon hosted by the Burlington Chamber of Commerce. Attendees heard an update from Mayor Marianne Meed Ward and featured guest speakers, including Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and City of Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie.
Cornerstone welcomed John-Paul Danko, MP for Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, along with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce for a roundtable discussion on the Federal Budget and its impact on Hamilton. Thank you, for joining us & sharing your perspectives on how to strengthen our city and country.
December 16, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Cornerstone welcomed John-Paul Danko, MP for Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas, along with the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce for a roundtable discussion on the Federal Budget and its impact on Hamilton. Thank you, for joining us & sharing your perspectives on how to strengthen our city and country.
Bill Duce, CEO of Cornerstone, joined representatives from boards and associations right across the Province to meet with Crawford & RECO's new administrator, Jean Lépine, to discuss the necessary reform for RECO and the need to promptly & fully compensate those affected by the iPro Realty scandal.
December 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Bill Duce, CEO of Cornerstone, joined representatives from boards and associations right across the Province to meet with Crawford & RECO's new administrator, Jean Lépine, to discuss the necessary reform for RECO and the need to promptly & fully compensate those affected by the iPro Realty scandal.
We appreciate yesterday’s announcement by RECO’s Administrator, Jean Lépine, to take action to support consumers and REALTORS® affected by the iPro Realty scandal.
FULL PRESS RELEASE: https://ow.ly/7PoW50XKoiq
FULL PRESS RELEASE: https://ow.ly/7PoW50XKoiq
December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
We appreciate yesterday’s announcement by RECO’s Administrator, Jean Lépine, to take action to support consumers and REALTORS® affected by the iPro Realty scandal.
FULL PRESS RELEASE: https://ow.ly/7PoW50XKoiq
FULL PRESS RELEASE: https://ow.ly/7PoW50XKoiq
Congratulations to Nicole Pohl on becoming the 2026 ITSO Chair.
We also want to celebrate Christopher Hoage as Chair-Elect, and Geoff Halford, Pamela White, and David Zalepa in their roles as Director-at-Large.
We also want to celebrate Christopher Hoage as Chair-Elect, and Geoff Halford, Pamela White, and David Zalepa in their roles as Director-at-Large.
December 15, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Congratulations to Nicole Pohl on becoming the 2026 ITSO Chair.
We also want to celebrate Christopher Hoage as Chair-Elect, and Geoff Halford, Pamela White, and David Zalepa in their roles as Director-at-Large.
We also want to celebrate Christopher Hoage as Chair-Elect, and Geoff Halford, Pamela White, and David Zalepa in their roles as Director-at-Large.
Join our exclusive webinar on Supra Showing Management to enhance your skills and streamline your real estate practice.
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/veKq50XAiA1
#RealEstateTraining #RealtorEducation #ListingManagement #BrokerBay
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/veKq50XAiA1
#RealEstateTraining #RealtorEducation #ListingManagement #BrokerBay
December 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Join our exclusive webinar on Supra Showing Management to enhance your skills and streamline your real estate practice.
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/veKq50XAiA1
#RealEstateTraining #RealtorEducation #ListingManagement #BrokerBay
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/veKq50XAiA1
#RealEstateTraining #RealtorEducation #ListingManagement #BrokerBay
Exciting news for Hamilton! The Confederation GO station is now open! Conveniently located at the QEW and Centennial Parkway North, there are now even more options for travel on weekdays and weekends between Union Station and Niagara Falls.
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https://ow.ly/bnMV50XGXWu
December 14, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Exciting news for Hamilton! The Confederation GO station is now open! Conveniently located at the QEW and Centennial Parkway North, there are now even more options for travel on weekdays and weekends between Union Station and Niagara Falls.
https://ow.ly/bnMV50XGXWu
https://ow.ly/bnMV50XGXWu
Thank you to Cornerstone's 2025 Annual Sponsors for their ongoing support!
See Your House Now | Activa | Reliance Home Comfort | TD | Travers Law | Insuranceland.Inc | GeoWarehouse | OREA | CREA | Fusion Homes | Cardinal Media | Hussein Law Office
See Your House Now | Activa | Reliance Home Comfort | TD | Travers Law | Insuranceland.Inc | GeoWarehouse | OREA | CREA | Fusion Homes | Cardinal Media | Hussein Law Office
December 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Thank you to Cornerstone's 2025 Annual Sponsors for their ongoing support!
See Your House Now | Activa | Reliance Home Comfort | TD | Travers Law | Insuranceland.Inc | GeoWarehouse | OREA | CREA | Fusion Homes | Cardinal Media | Hussein Law Office
See Your House Now | Activa | Reliance Home Comfort | TD | Travers Law | Insuranceland.Inc | GeoWarehouse | OREA | CREA | Fusion Homes | Cardinal Media | Hussein Law Office
The full technical designs for the CMHC Housing Design Catalogue have been released and are ready for use. The goal of this catalogue is to reduce the time and cost of developing construction plans and to help accelerate approvals and construction starts.
https://ow.ly/Omj450XyHt7
https://ow.ly/Omj450XyHt7
December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The full technical designs for the CMHC Housing Design Catalogue have been released and are ready for use. The goal of this catalogue is to reduce the time and cost of developing construction plans and to help accelerate approvals and construction starts.
https://ow.ly/Omj450XyHt7
https://ow.ly/Omj450XyHt7
Cornerstone is calling for timely action to compensate both consumers and REALTORS® impacted by the iPro Realty Scandal.
To review our latest press release, click here: https://ow.ly/qrZJ50XIsKR
To review our latest press release, click here: https://ow.ly/qrZJ50XIsKR
December 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Cornerstone is calling for timely action to compensate both consumers and REALTORS® impacted by the iPro Realty Scandal.
To review our latest press release, click here: https://ow.ly/qrZJ50XIsKR
To review our latest press release, click here: https://ow.ly/qrZJ50XIsKR
The latest housing market statistics for all four of Cornerstone’s market areas are here:
Plus, explore our MLS® Home Price Index tool to see home price levels and trends in your favourite neighbourhoods.
Visit our statistics webpage today → www.cornerstone.inc/stats
Plus, explore our MLS® Home Price Index tool to see home price levels and trends in your favourite neighbourhoods.
Visit our statistics webpage today → www.cornerstone.inc/stats
December 11, 2025 at 9:56 PM
The latest housing market statistics for all four of Cornerstone’s market areas are here:
Plus, explore our MLS® Home Price Index tool to see home price levels and trends in your favourite neighbourhoods.
Visit our statistics webpage today → www.cornerstone.inc/stats
Plus, explore our MLS® Home Price Index tool to see home price levels and trends in your favourite neighbourhoods.
Visit our statistics webpage today → www.cornerstone.inc/stats
Join our Technical Q&A webinar!
Our Technical Trainer will be available for one hour to provide expert answers, troubleshoot issues, and guide you through best practices.
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/urRX50XyNj6
Our Technical Trainer will be available for one hour to provide expert answers, troubleshoot issues, and guide you through best practices.
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/urRX50XyNj6
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Join our Technical Q&A webinar!
Our Technical Trainer will be available for one hour to provide expert answers, troubleshoot issues, and guide you through best practices.
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/urRX50XyNj6
Our Technical Trainer will be available for one hour to provide expert answers, troubleshoot issues, and guide you through best practices.
REGISTER TODAY: https://ow.ly/urRX50XyNj6