Resource Centre

Member Publications & Articles

Please note: The opinions expressed in the articles below are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Real Estate Institute of Canada.

If you would like to submit an article, please e-mail us at webmaster@reic.com.

John J. Molnar, FRI CPM® CRP

RESERVE FUND STUDY UPDATES: Prudence and Diligence MUST Govern! (Exchange, Spring 2008)

2009 Bentall Literary Award Winner

About the Author:
John J. Molnar, BA, FRI, CPM®, CRP, is President of JJ Molnar Realty Advisors Inc. in Hamilton.,
He performs condominium reserve fund studies and insurance appraisals in the Golden Horseshoe area.

John J. Molnar, FRI CPM® CRP

Condominium Insurance (Exchange, Fall 2007)

2008 Bentall Literary Award Winner

Steve Bibby, CPM®

The (USA) Patriot Act, A Canadian Perspective (Exchange, December 2005)

About the Author:
Steve Bibby, CPM® is the Manager of Safety and Security for the BC Housing Management Commission, which is an agency of the Provincial Government in British Columbia. Mr. Bibby has been an active member of REIC since 1997 and just completed his term as President of the IREM BC Chapter #50 Board of Directors.

Gilles E. Girard, FRI

Development from Inside Out – The Making of National Housing Finance Policy (Journal of Real Estate Finance, May/June 2001)

About the Author:
Gilles E. Girard, FRI is a private consultant, based in Ottawa, Canada.

Ben Larsson, FRI CPM® CMOC

Condominium Management (Interlink News Volume 1 Issue 2)
2003 Morguard Literary Award Winner

Guidelines for Selecting a Strata/Condominium Agent (Web Page Condominium News)

It's Not a Pet Problem, It's a People Problem (Interlink Realty Corporation Website)

Re-piping or Epoxy Coating (Web Page Condominium News)

Property Managers Everywhere... But Who to Pick? (Web Page Condominium News)

Non-Resident Tax and Real Estate Practitioners Liability (Contact Fall/Winter 1995)
1995 Morguard Literary Award Winner

About the Author:
Ben G. Larsson, B.A., CPM®, RPA, FRI, CMOC is President and Chief Executive Officer, Interlink Realty Corporation, Richmond, British Columbia and a frequent contributor to many publications. Mr. Larsson currently serves as a member of the Property Management Advisory Board, Real Estate Council of British Columbia, Mr. Larsson is also a Past Chair, Institute of Real Estate Management, Canada, and has served on the Board of Directors, Real Estate Institute of Canada, Governing Council, Regional Vice Presidents Committee and Executive Committee of the Institute Real Estate Management-USA and has been directly involved in the property management industry throughout Western Canada since 1975.

Bryan Law, FRI CLO

Option and The Investment Paradox (CPB Journal, October 8, 2000)

Leasing Issues - Subrogation Clause in the Lease (Ontario Real Estate Today, September 2004)

About the Author:
Bryan Law, B.Sc., FRI, CLO, C.L.A. P.L.E., M.V.A.,is the owner broker of Prodigy Realty Corporation specializing in lease auditing, real estate investment and leasing. He is the President of the Association of Canadian Lease Auditors, the Secretary of the Real Estate Broker Owner Association of Ontario and a certified instructor for the Ontario Real Estate Association. In addition to numerous articles, Bryan is also the author of a book titled "Real Estate: Everyone Can Afford It" which is one of the best-selling books in its category.

Eddie Li, FRI CPM®

Why aren’t you getting rich through real estate investment? (The Calgary Real Estate Board)

About the Author:
Eddie Li, FRI CPM®, ACCI, ACIS, F.Inst.L.Ex, AFA, is a specialist in Residential, Commercial, and Investment Property. He is a REALTOR with CIR Realtors and can be reached at 403-667-3388 or by e-mail at eddieli@cirrealtors.com.

Trevor Welby-Solomon, CRP

Basement Renovations - The Additionless Addition (REM)

Service Your Heating System (REM)

Maintaining Your Humidifier (REM)

About the Author:
Trevor Welby-Solomon, RHI CRP is Vice President, Training and Technical Support for Pillar to Post® Inc., international home inspection franchise system.