In-depth perspectives on Ontario's real estate market from our team of AACI-designated appraisers with decades of combined experience.
Real-world insights from the front lines of property valuation in Southwestern Ontario.
Before hiring an appraiser for a commercial mortgage, litigation file, or estate matter — what the AACI designation requires and why lenders and courts specify it.
Metrix Realty Group
May 27, 2026
CUSPAP is the mandatory standard every AIC appraisal must meet. What it requires, how to verify a report is compliant, and what lenders and lawyers need to know.
Metrix Realty Group
May 27, 2026
A practical guide to choosing between a Realtor CMA and a formal appraisal — by purpose, users, report scope, and when each option may fit.
Metrix Realty Group
May 7, 2026
The property may be the same, but the authorized client, authorized use, report access, and authorized users may be different.
Metrix Realty Group
May 7, 2026
Discover the common misconceptions property owners have about real estate valuations and why relying on listing prices and outdated sales data could cost you thousands.
Sam van Houtte
Senior Vice President
From predictable growth to COVID-fueled chaos and back. A first-hand account of navigating Ontario's most volatile real estate period in recent history.
Sam van Houtte
Senior Vice President
The psychological barriers that prevent homeowners from accurately assessing their property's market value and why third-party expertise matters.
Sam van Houtte
Senior Vice President
Our AACI-designated appraisers provide comprehensive property valuations backed by decades of experience in Southwestern Ontario's real estate markets.