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Bookkeeping tips, tax strategies, and financial insights for Canadian real estate professionals.

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receipt scanning for real estate agents using mobile app to capture expense receipts
Bookkeeping

Receipt Scanning for Real Estate Agents: A Faster Way to Track Expenses

Receipt scanning transforms how Canadian realtors manage expenses. Instead of stuffing receipts in a drawer, snap a photo and let the system organize everything for you.

BrokerBooks Team · July 28, 2026
Bank of Canada rate cut impact on Canadian real estate agents illustrated with mortgage and interest rate concept
Market Update

Bank of Canada Rate Cut to 2.25%: What It Means for Canadian Real Estate Agents

On July 15, 2026, the Bank of Canada set the overnight rate at 2.25%. Here's how this shift affects your clients' mortgages, purchasing power, and your pipeline.

BrokerBooks Team · July 21, 2026
expense tracking for real estate agents shown in a digital dashboard with categorized receipts and cost summaries
Bookkeeping

Expense Tracking for Real Estate Agents in Canada: A Practical Guide

Expense tracking for real estate agents doesn't have to be complicated. Here's how to stay organized and make tax season painless.

BrokerBooks Team · July 20, 2026
Market Update

Canada's Foreign-Buyer Ban Expires January 1, 2027 — What Realtors Should Know Before Non-Resident Clients Return

Canada's ban on non-Canadian homebuyers is set to lift January 1, 2027. Here's what realtors need to know — including Ontario's 25% Non-Resident Speculation Tax and the CRA withholding rules on non-resident sales.

BrokerBooks Team · July 2, 2026
Industry News

Ontario Tenants Can Now Install Portable & Window Air Conditioners — What Realtors and Landlords Should Know

As of July 1, 2026, Ontario tenants can install their own window or portable AC when the landlord doesn't provide cooling — with written notice, code compliance, and a cost-recovery rule landlords need to document.

BrokerBooks Team · July 2, 2026
Market Update

Bank of Canada Holds at 2.25%: What the June 2026 Rate Decision Means for GTA Buyers and Sellers

The Bank of Canada held its key rate at 2.25% on June 10 — its fifth straight hold. Here's what it means for GTA buyers, sellers, and anyone facing a mortgage renewal.

BrokerBooks Team · June 10, 2026
Market Update

The Number Every Realtor Should Be Watching Now That Canada's "in a Recession"

Canada is technically in a recession — but GTA sales are up 7% and your local market is tightening, not collapsing. Here's the number that actually decides your year, and it isn't GDP.

BrokerBooks Team · June 2, 2026
Tax Tips

Bookkeeping for Canadian Realtors & Self-Employed Professionals: Stay Organized, Stay Compliant, Keep More of What You Earn

A practical guide to bookkeeping for Canadian realtors and self-employed professionals — how to track commissions, stay HST-ready, claim every deduction, and walk into tax season organized instead of overwhelmed.

BrokerBooks Team · May 25, 2026
Tax Tips

Tax Deductions Most Canadian Realtors Forget to Claim

Canadian realtors leave $3,000-$8,000 in tax deductions on the table every April. Here are the 5 most commonly missed — and how to track them automatically.

BrokerBooks Team · May 10, 2026
Industry News

Toronto just got a city-wide tenant union. Here is why every Realtor with investor clients should care

The Toronto Tenant Union just expanded city-wide. For agents with investor clients, the rental investment math in this city just changed. Here is what to actually do about it.

BrokerBooks Team · May 1, 2026