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Greater Toronto REALTORS¨ take in Conference and Tradeshow to benefit their clients

TORONTO, May 9, 2008 -- To enhance the professional knowledge and skills they provide to the Greater Toronto Area's home buying, selling and commercial buying and leasing public, more than 7,000 REALTORS¨ will come together May 12th and 13th at the Toronto Real Estate Board's 4th annual REALTOR¨ Quest conference, which offers the latest information on tools and trends in the business.

REALTORS® Disappointed that Public Opinion on Land Transfer Tax Ignored

TORONTO, October 24, 2007 -- Toronto's REALTORS® are concerned about the potential impact of the City of Toronto's recently approved second land transfer tax and disappointed that the public's opinion of this tax was ignored.

Attend City Council Land Transfer Tax Meeting - October 22

TORONTO, October 15, 2007 -- City Council is scheduled to debate and vote on this tax on Monday October 22. The public has been voicing its overwhelming opposition! It is very important that as many people as possible attend this meeting to demonstrate to City Councillors that the public does not want this tax. Strong public attendance can influence the vote!

Toronto’s REALTORS® Rally to Deliver Land Transfer Tax Message: No Compromise

TORONTO, October 18, 2007 -- Joined by various Toronto City Councillors, hundreds of REALTORS® rallied together today to signal their strong opposition to a second land transfer tax in any shape or form. The event, part of the Toronto Real Estate Board’s Annual General Meeting, featured a keynote address by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, followed by a panel of City Councillors who have fought against the proposed land transfer tax, including Councillor Minnan-Wong, Councillor Mike Feldman, Councillor Case Ootes, Councillor Mike Del Grande and Councillor Mike Thompson.

Torontonians Opposed to Land Transfer Tax Despite “Fair Taxes” Campaign: Public Opinion Poll

TORONTO, October 15, 2007 -- Even after months of the “Fair Taxes” campaign by Mayor David Miller and City Councillors supporting new taxes, a solid majority of Torontonians, 62 per cent, believe that a Toronto land transfer tax is not a fair solution to the City’s financial difficulties. This was among the key findings of a public opinion poll released today.

Toronto Land Transfer Tax is New Provincial Government’s First Test on Municipal Finances: Toronto REALTORS®

TORONTO, October 11, 2007 -- With yesterday’s election of a new provincial government, Toronto’s REALTORS® are echoing the public’s expectations for immediate and adequate provincial commitments to address City of Toronto finance issues.

Fellow Torontonians Support REALTOR® Efforts Against Land Transfer Tax

TORONTO, September 19, 2007 -- With both the City’s Budget Committee meeting and the provincial party leaders’ first debate being held tomorrow, REALTORS®, who are also proud Torontonians, are encouraged that a strong majority of their fellow Torontonians are opposed to a second land transfer tax and are calling for fair options to deal with the City’s financial situation.

Deferral of Land Transfer Tax Decision is Opportunity for Sober Second Thought: Toronto REALTORS®

TORONTO, July 17, 2007 -- Toronto’s REALTORS® are encouraged that City Council has decided not to rush into a decision to double land transfer taxes, but are continuing to tell the Mayor and City Councillors that it is a bad idea that should stop now.

Toronto Land Transfer Tax Reality Check: Everyone Pays

TORONTO, July 05, 2007-- The Toronto Real Estate Board believes that the proposed Toronto land transfer tax, which is a 100% increase for home buyers, is unfair, unprecedented, and unjustified.

What the Public is Saying

Sample of Actual Comments from REALTORS® and the Public to Mayor and City Councillors
(personal information omitted to protect privacy)

REALTORS® launch WWW.NOHOMEBUYINGTAX.COM so public can calculate Toronto home buying tax

TORONTO, July 5, 2007-- Toronto’s REALTORS® have launched a web site (www.nohomebuyingtax.com) to help the public calculate what the proposed Toronto land transfer tax will cost them and to easily allow the public to let Mayor Miller and City councillors know what they think.

Toronto REALTORS® Tell City that 100% Land Transfer Tax Increase is Unfair

TORONTO, June 27, 2007 -- The Toronto Real Estate Board has told the City of Toronto that its proposal to charge a second land transfer tax treats home buyers unfairly. TREB's comments were made in a formal presentation to the City's Executive Committee earlier this week.

TORONTO, May 7, 2007-- With the City of Toronto beginning its public consultations on potential new taxes, Toronto REALTORS® are hoping that Mayor Miller and City Council will heed their advice: don't impose a home-buying tax.

REALTORS® Raise Concerns Over Toronto “Home-buying Tax”

TORONTO, March 21, 2007-- In an open letter to Toronto Mayor David Miller, the Toronto Real Estate Board (TREB) has raised concerns about a possible home-buying tax in Toronto.

Toronto Real Estate Board Submission to City of Toronto:

• A Toronto Land Transfer Tax: Unfair, Unprecedented, Unjustified.