In part 1 we established that standards must be upheld, and we all have a role to play. Practice standards must be fair, practical and consistently sustained.

On Aug. 6, 2024, the City of Calgary implemented blanket rezoning, which may impact your property listings. 

Every professional real estate agent knows the importance of maintaining market order and the confidence of the public.

With a thriving tech sector, a growing population, and an environment ripe for investment, our city offers limitless opportunities for companies and talent to grow in a strong economy that also offers a robust support network. 

With a Governance Professionals of Canada designation (GPC.d) and experience as a corporate secretary to the advisory board of an evolving company, Mariangela Ávila became a REALTOR^® in 2021, well prepared to make a positive impact in the industry.

We were very surprised to learn last year that the AREA board of directors has adopted the concept of member choice in services they receive from their local board and AREA. There have never been any conversations about this idea, certainly during last year’s attempted merger with AREA or any time before or since.

CREB^® Casino Days are next week and the CREB^® REALTOR^® Community Foundation needs your help! We are seeking volunteers for Tuesday, Aug. 20 and Wednesday, Aug. 21 to fill a variety of roles.

We are thrilled to announce that renovations are complete, CREB^® Campus is open for business, and CREB^® employees have moved back in!

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.