Q: In the US last week, there was a landmark agreement with the National Realtors Association that should change the way commissions are determined across the board. There should be more competition with lower commissions. Can you comment on how the decision and the new direction might impact the housing market here in Canada and what impact it may have on companies in the real estate buy/sell market? What companies might be affected? How big might the impact be? Who could be winners and losers?

Q: BBU owns(last reported 28%) of Bre.Complete silence on Bre even though belongs to the famous BN group. and paying a great dividend,currently 9.45% for an extended period of time.Why?Please short comment on last Q results .When is the next report and estimated Rev.& Eps.Please comment on co.I have held it for a few years and at a current loss of of 14.7% Add,Hold or Sell. Txs for U usual great services & views

Q: BRE had what looks like a positive announcement today - market reaction is mixed - this is a small company; no dividend growth buy high yield over many years. I have a small allocation in my portfolio just to give my overall yield a bit of a boost. Do you like the deal announced today? Is it a ‘safer’ company ad a result of this deal?