In this episode of CREB^®Cast, Sam Randhawa interviews broker-owner and former CREB^® President, Greg Houston, who shares his 1972 start in real estate, early experiences and the launch of his own brokerage. 

While talking with a long-term member recently, I had an “a-ha” moment when the discussion turned to the topic of governance and he said, “I love being a REALTOR^®, but I don’t get all this talk about governance; what the heck is governance, really”?

The CREB^® REALTOR^® Community Foundation (CRCF) has opened grant applications for 2026, supporting housing- and shelter-related initiatives across Calgary and area. The foundation is awarding a total of $360,000 in funding this year through its Community and Transformation Grants.

Every Spring 50/50 raffle ticket helps the CREB^® REALTOR^® Community Foundation invest in housing and shelter initiatives across Calgary and area.

There’s still time to take part in REALTORS Care^® Day on May 12 at the Calgary Dream Centre, but registration closes May 7.

The Clean Energy Improvement Program (CEIP) is a financing program run by Alberta Municipalities that loans residential property owners up to $50,000 of the upfront costs of energy-efficiency and renewable energy upgrades. Click here to see the complete list of eligible home upgrades.

In line with seasonal expectations, both sales and inventory levels trended up relative to March’s activity. Despite this typical monthly rise, April sales totalled 2,104 units, six per cent lower than levels reported in 2025.

How did CREB^® perform in 2025? What’s the financial situation at CREB^®? Get answers to these and other questions you may have at the Annual General Meeting today, from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at CREB^® Campus or online.

 AREA recently updated provisions within its condominium contracts and schedules, as described in the table below. 

Governance can sound like the kind of word that belongs in a boardroom—or a textbook. At CREB^®, governance is simply the framework that helps us make decisions, stay accountable to members, and keep the organization moving in a clear, consistent direction. 

The Government of Alberta has announced amendments to the Service Alberta Statutes Amendment Act, 2024, introducing significant changes to the Condominium Property Act. Below are key takeaways.

With an abundance of powerful staging tools available, it’s easy to get creative and unintentionally push image edits beyond what accurately reflects a property.