As a new REALTOR^® in 2012, Kelly Macdonald was encouraged to volunteer with CREB^® in any capacity she could. This year, she received the 2023 CREB^® Volunteer of the Year - Marilyn Jones Memorial Award.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Boots, Buckles and BBQ Stampede event last week. We sure had a blast celebrating the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth. A big shout out to our volunteers, sponsors and you for making it possible!

Are you curious about the latest trends and developments in the Canadian housing market? Then, you won't want to miss the latest episode of REAL TIME, a podcast by the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), where leading economists discuss the current state of the market.

As part of our ongoing commitment to support and empower our members, CREB^®'s board of directors and staff leadership team conducted our annual review and refresh of the 2023 to 2025 Strategic Plan in May.

Corinne Lyall began carving her path in real estate at the age of 25. To help compensate for her relative lack of experience, she became committed to volunteering and learning about the industry as much as she could. 

When Kendra Watt learned about senior, ill and injured horses at a horse auction being sold for slaughter, she knew she had to help them. That’s why in 2021, she co-founded Jensen Ranch Rescue, an organization dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming horses that are neglected, surrendered or injured.

The City of Calgary is hiring a senior commercial leasing agent to join a dynamic team of real estate professionals who manage the sale of a diversified portfolio of real estate assets on behalf of The City of Calgary. 

Landlords and property managers face various challenges, from water leaks and appliance breakdowns to fire damage. However, the death of a tenant is an uncommon and complex situation that requires a different approach. 

It’s mental health awareness month, and while this year’s theme is compassion, we want to take this opportunity to check in with you with an overall mental health moment.

Please note that CREB^® will be closed for Victoria Day on Monday, May 20.

CREB^® Member Practice is here with an important reminder about guidelines crucial for upholding professionalism and accuracy in property listings.  

At our April 25, 2024 AGM, I responded to the question above by saying that we in fact did propose a motion to remove the Pillar 9™ board of directors because we opposed a massive fee increase.