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

17 articles

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
Industry News

The Number Every Canadian Realtor Should Be Watching This Week

Mortgage arrears in Canada just hit their highest level in over a decade, up 89 percent from 2022 lows. Here is what it means for your past clients, and what it should mean for your own books.

BrokerBooks Team · May 1, 2026
Product Updates

Toronto to display new colour-coded apartment signage this summer.

This summer, 3,600 apartment buildings in Toronto will have new colour-coded signage displayed near main entrances, NOW reported in Toronto.

BrokerBooks Team · April 23, 2026
Tax Tips

How BrokerBooks Saves Canadian Realtors Hours at Tax Time

Stop scrambling at tax time. BrokerBooks auto-fills receipts, tracks HST, and generates your CRA annual summary in one click. Built for Canadian realtors.

BrokerBooks Team · March 24, 2026
Tax Tips

2026 Canadian Tax Deadlines: What Every Realtor Needs to Know Before April 30

April 30, 2026 is the payment deadline for all Canadians — but self-employed realtors face a costly trap. Here's every date that matters and how to stay ahead of the CRA.

BrokerBooks Team · March 20, 2026
Bookkeeping

Why Receipt Tracking is Critical for Real Estate Agents in Canada

Learn why proper receipt tracking protects Canadian real estate agents during CRA audits, maximizes deductions, and simplifies tax filing. Plus digital vs. paper tips.

BrokerBooks Team · March 20, 2026