This morning, CLAR GR Co-Chair Alex Down, GR Committee Member Chris Vale and CEO Wendy Giroux met with MP Jamil Jivani to discuss support for more prefabricated housing and incentivizing infrastructure funding based on increased housing starts.

Last night CLAR representatives had the opportunity to meet and hear from MPP Matthew Rae (Matthew Rae) Parliamentary Assistant for Municipal Affairs and Housing. MPP Rae discussed increasing purpose-built rentals and many other housing-related issues.

This afternoon, CLAR's Director of Public Affairs, Lisa Comerford, was sworn in to the volunteer position of Vice-President of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce by Mayor Neil Ellis. Also present at the event was CLAR CEO Wendy Giroux pictured alongside Lisa and Mayor Ellis.

CLAR Representatives attended the Eastern Ontario Housing Summit yesterday. It was a full day of presentations, speakers and panel discussions. There is no easy solution to the housing crisis, and we need to continue to share data, collaborate and discuss potential options.

CLAR CEO Wendy Giroux attended Peterborough and the Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce Four Mayors Breakfast on Thursday. The event featured Mayor Heather Watson, Mayor Carolyn Amyotte , Sherry Senis Sherry Senis, and Mayor Terry Lambshead.

CEO, Wendy Giroux and Director of Public Affairs, Lisa Comerford attended Whitby Mayor Mayor Elizabeth Roy's Not-for-Profit roundtable discussion. It was encouraging to hear from many organizations working in and caring for the Whitby community, even while facing numerous challenges.

August 6, 2024 – The Central Lakes Association of REALTORS® (CLAR) President Vicki Sweeney, reported the latest real estate statistics for CLAR’s regional area. 🏡 Check out the full press release and detailed reports! 🔗 clar-mls.ca/market-reports

This morning, CLAR President Vicki Sweeney, along with Directors, Alex Down, and Chris Vale, attended a press conference held by Whitby Mayor Mayor Elizabeth Roy to celebrate the announcement of a new hospital for the community. The new hospital will be a much-needed addition to the

Congratulations to MPP for Peterborough-Kawartha Dave Smith on your appointment as Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Finance. We look forward to continuing to work with you!

Canadian 🏠 sales edged back 0.7% in July 2024, with new listings seeing a 0.9% rise. Details 👉 creastats.crea.ca/en-CA/ #CREAstats

CLAR Past President Meredith Kennedy, Director Alex Down, Chief Executive Officer Wendy Giroux, and Director of Public Affairs Lisa Comerford attended a breakfast with MP Jamil Jivani last week. We remain committed to strengthening our relationships with local officials and

CLAR Director Alex Down, Representative Kate Kidd, Director of Public Affairs, Lisa Comerford, and Event Planner, Jenn Bheemsingh met with MPP Dave Smith and Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy in Peterborough yesterday to discuss key issues affecting the riding.

September 5, 2024 – The Central Lakes Association of REALTORS® (CLAR) President Vicki Sweeney, reported the latest real estate statistics for CLAR’s regional area. 🏡 Check out the full press release and detailed reports! 🔗 clar-mls.ca/news

🌟We’re excited to be a dinner stop host for #REALTORSride2024 in Peterborough! ❤️🏍️ Want to join the ride or support a rider? Visit realtorscareontario.ca/ride to get involved! #REALTORSCare

Thank you to all the local REALTORS® who joined Central Lakes REALTORS® & OREA's event in Peterborough! A special thanks to CLAR’s EO Wendy Giroux, and Chair Vicki Sweeney, & OREA Board Members Rick Kedzior, Cathy Polan, Meredith Kennedy, Paul Etherington, and Lisa Patel for co-hosting.

Canadian 🏠 sales edged up 1.3% in August 2024, with new listings also seeing a 1.1% rise. Details 👉 creastats.crea.ca/en-CA/ #CREAstats

Today, as part of our REALTORS Care® Day, volunteers were on-site at Habitat for Humanity GTA's Normandy build in Oshawa, Ontario, helping to construct a 50-unit mixed-income affordable housing community. Volunteers worked on building a fence and protecting newly laid floors. Once completed,

The Federal Government has announced that effective December 15, 2024, 30 year insured mortgage amortization eligibility has been expanded to include ALL first-time homebuyers, not just those purchasing new builds, making it available to first-time home buyers of resale homes as